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28/11
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Adoption Update – December 2025

As autumn arrives and we enter the final quarter of 2025, we celebrated another successful…
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Adoption Update – November 2025

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Adoption Update – October 2025

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02/09
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Adoption Update – September 2025

August was one of our biggest rehoming months on record, with 70 animals - including…
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Adoption Update – August 2025

We’re delighted to share that 68 animals were rehomed in July!
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Adoption Update – July 2025

54 animals found their new families this month – a fantastic milestone to celebrate!
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Adoption Update – June 2025

May brought moody weather but sunny spirits at the Sanctuary, with 49 animals finding their…
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Sunshine, two bank holidays and tails wagging all round… It’s always sunny at the sanctuary,…
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Adoption Update – April 2025

March saw 50 animals find their forever homes, including 34 cats, 7 rabbits and 9…
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February was filled with love as 45 animals found their forever homes. Read more about…
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Vienna is longing for her forever home. She stands

Vienna is longing for her forever home. She stands at the window longing for her adopters to visit… we need your help to find them 🙏

Our lovely Vienna is a wonderful dog who is absolutely desperate to be part of life, but she is also incredibly shy. 💔

It's taken some time for Vienna to break down her barriers, but when she feels brave and safe with her company, she is full of life and loves to engage. 💖

Vienna is one of those dogs who may not show herself well due to her nervousness, but she is exactly what rescue is all about. Helping an animal feel safe and loved. 🥰

Vienna is looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ An adult-only home
✅️ Vienna can potentially live with another dog pending successful meets at the sanctuary.
✅️ A private secure garden with a minimum 6ft fencing.
✅️ Time to settle with patient adopters.

If you are interested in adopting Vienna, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/vienna/

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💞 NEW ARRIVALS 💞 Here are just a few of our new a

💞 NEW ARRIVALS 💞

Here are just a few of our new arrivals currently looking for their forever homes. To find out more about the cats in our care please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adopt/cats/

Please click on the apply now button should you wish to register your interest in adopting one of our cats. Please ensure you have carefully read their bios ensuring you can provide the home they need 🥰

By adopting a cat from us not only are you giving that cat a forever home, you are also allowing us to help more cats in need 💞

If you can’t give a cat a home then please help them by sharing this post 😻

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🎄🧝‍♀️ Elf on the Shelf: Merry McRescue’s Pre-Op Pe

🎄🧝‍♀️ Elf on the Shelf: Merry McRescue’s Pre-Op Pep Talk 🧝‍♀️🎄

Tonight I, Merry McRescue, popped by Harvey & Harrison’s room for an essential welfare check… 🙈

I slipped in like a festive little social worker and perched on the shelf, Serious Elf Expression on.

“Alright, lads,” I said, “I’m here to explain tomorrow’s plan.” 😜

They both sat down—well, Harvey sat. Harrison stayed in his box!

“So,” I continued gently, “you’re going to the vet for neutering.” ✂️

Harvey blinked. “Is it… a photo shoot?”
Harrison whispered, “Is it… jail?”

“No,” I said, “more like… a health upgrade. You’ll have a little trip, a little nap, and when you wake up, you’ll be missing your… ahem…” 🤣

I glanced at my notes.

“…your crown jewels.” 😳

Then there was a slight pause… 🤣

“Listen,” I said, soft but firm. “It helps you stay healthy, it helps you settle, and it helps you be the best version of you for your future family. You’ll still be handsome. Still important. Still royalty.” 💚

Harrison sniffed. “Royalty… without the royal jewels.”
“Exactly,” I nodded. “You’ll be kings… just with a simplified… inventory.” 🤣

Harvey tried to negotiate.
He offered:
✅ one paw
✅ one kiss
✅ three minutes of good behaviour (limited time offer)

I told him the vet does not accept payment in vibes. 🙊

Harrison stared at me and asked, very quietly,
“…Will I still be me?”

I hopped down and booped his nose.
“Yep. Just you… with fewer accessories and more peace.” 😻

Harvey gave a dramatic huff. “Fine. But I want my recovery package to include extra treats and unlimited compliments.” 🥰

So now they’re tucked up in their room, plotting their comeback, while I’m here sprinkling festive courage and preparing for the inevitable post-op performance titled:

“I HAVE SUFFERED” (starring Harvey & Harrison, running for seven days straight).

✨ Wish them luck, send brave-boy vibes, and maybe light a candle for the crown jewels. ✨

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🎄 Christmas has come early for the animals at OAS!

🎄 Christmas has come early for the animals at OAS! 🎄

A huge thank you to the incredibly generous customers of Dunelm in Didcot 😻

Dunelm have supported the Sanctuary for several years now through their 'Delivering Joy' Christmas campaign, and once again the team at the Didcot store and their amazing customers have gone above and beyond.

This year, they've donated a fantastic haul of items for our animals – food, treats, toys, games, and cosy blankets have all been placed under the tree in store.

Due to the sheer volume of donations, we've collected from them no fewer than five times over the past few weeks! Have a look at the photos to see just how lucky we are. 📸

Please join us in thanking everyone involved for such an incredible effort so far – and we've no doubt there's more to come!

👉 https://www.facebook.com/DunelmUK

Poor Ava has been a little under the weather recen

Poor Ava has been a little under the weather recently. 🤒

After she arrived, it was clear that something wasn't quite right! She was urinating frequently, and this would occasionally have blood in it. Then we started finding little stones in her urine. ☹️

We spoke with our wonderful vets, who arranged a bladder scan for her. As you can see from her X-rays, she had a massive collection of bladder stones. 💔

Ava had to have a cystotomy, which is a surgical procedure to open the bladder to remove bladder stones. Following her procedure, she spent the night with our wonderful friends at The Hart Veterinary Centre in Bicester & Aylesbury, having lots of extra cuddles and was monitored closely. 💚

It's always reassuring when any of our animals undergoing invasive surgery are well cared for overnight and kept as comfortable as possible. 😍

Ava returned to the sanctuary this afternoon, where she was greeted by her humans, who had missed seeing her smiley face around the site. ❤️

This happy-go-lucky lady must have been in quite a lot of pain, yet you would never have known it. At least she is free of any discomfort now, and hopefully, being on the correct diet, this will prevent any further stones from forming. 🙏

As ever, thank you to the whole team at Harts for the wonderful care they provide our animals. ❤️

We love you Ava ❤️🐶

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Merry McRescue has launched a new sanctuary depart

Merry McRescue has launched a new sanctuary department: Worm Witness Protection 🧝‍♀️🕵️‍♀️🐶

This morning, she was found perched on the Panacur like a tiny pharmaceutical overlord, declaring:
“NO WIGGLES ON MY WATCH.”

She supervised the whole deworming round with:
💚 Strict treat-to-medicine ratios (science) 🍪⚖️
💚 Motivational speeches to confused dogs (“you’re doing amazing, sweetie”) 📣

Good news: the pups were champions, the sanctuary crew were pros, and Merry’s officially promoted herself to Chief of Belly Peace. ✨

⚠️ No elves were harmed during the panacur process 😂

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💔 Ivy, another victim of humans not neutering thei

💔 Ivy, another victim of humans not neutering their animals 🌈

It is with great sadness that we inform you all that, sadly, little Ivy has passed away. 😭

Weighing in at less than 70g, we knew that the odds were stacked against this little one, but we had to try to save her. 💔

Her foster mum did everything she could, but sadly, Ivy just wasn't strong enough. 😭

It's heartbreaking to think that Ivy and others with similar stories didn't have to endure this suffering. This situation could have been avoided by spaying her mother. ☹️

How many more need to suffer before owners take responsibility for their animals and get them neutered? Yes, this costs money, but this is all part of responsible ownership!

Fly high, little Ivy! We are so sorry you didn't have the happy life you deserved, but we hope your story will raise awareness and prevent others from suffering. 🙏❤️

Your memory will live on in all of our hearts 🌈

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This little sweetheart has everyone wrapped around

This little sweetheart has everyone wrapped around her paws! 😻

Sadly, Eggnog’s human companion passed away recently. 💔

We always worry a little more about blind cats when they arrive in our care, because they are in a strange place and don't know where everything is. But they never cease to amaze us!! 🥰

Eggnog was seen by our vets today. She needs a dentle, but other than that she’s in tip top condition! 😻

If you are keen to adopt an indoor cat. And you have a free lap for her to claim. Then please check out our website over the next couple of days! ❤️

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Today, Merry McRescue has been full of energy and

Today, Merry McRescue has been full of energy and excitement! 💚

She's been actively helping our amazing dog team prepare the feeds, double-checking the boards to ensure each dog gets the perfect amount! 😍

Admittedly, she was a little mischievous and sneaked a bit extra for her favourites! 🙈

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😛 Happy Tongue Out Tuesday! 😛 Kick off the week w

😛 Happy Tongue Out Tuesday! 😛

Kick off the week with a splash of silliness and a dash of attitude! Show off your most adorable or hilarious tongue-out animal photos 🤣.

Let’s brighten the middle of the week with some smiles! Wishing everyone a fantastic Tuesday! 😄💙

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This afternoon, this little one made her way to th

This afternoon, this little one made her way to the sanctuary to get the care she urgently needed. 💔

Little Ivy was found on the finder's doorstep with her mum nowhere in sight. ☹️

We have asked the finder to check their garden and the neighbouring gardens in case mum is nearby, but sadly, no luck so far. 😭

Little one is now with one of our amazing hand-rearers to ensure she gets the best possible chance of survival! 🙏❤️

Thank you so much to everyone involved in her rescue. 💚

Please send Ivy positive vibes. She's no more than a few days old, and she needs as much love sent her way as possible. 🙏❤️

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Introducing our latest member of staff here at the

Introducing our latest member of staff here at the sanctuary! 💚

Merry McRescue has joined OAS in the lead-up to Christmas and will be sharing all her adventures with you up until Christmas Eve. 🎄🎅

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