We’ve passed the halfway mark of 2026, and what a six months it’s been. 337 animals have found loving new homes, our cat waiting list is finally heading in the right direction, and animals like Bolo, Paddington and Beau have been through remarkable journeys. Here’s your half-year update from the Sanctuary.

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Well done to our 100 club winners for June 2026. 1st prize £20: R Sherlock 2nd prize £10: K Easton If you would like to be in with a chance of winning £10 or £20 every month while helping to feed our animals at the same time please email Chris Markiw: info@oascharity.org.uk to join our […]

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Thanks to everyone who generously bought tickets to enter our summer raffle, and congratulations to the winners. The draw took place at our annual Fun Day on Sunday 28th June 2026, at 3pm. The winners are. 1st prize: Cotswold Getaway in Chipping Norton – 2 nights Winner: Linsey 2nd prize: £200 cash Taz – who […]

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What an amazing day! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who came along to our annual Fun Day. With over 400 people through the gates, it was wonderful to see so many of our supporters in one place. We’re still counting the pennies, but we can already share that together you’ve helped us raise over £8,000 […]

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Summer arrived with a vengeance, and the sanctuary spent June doing its best to keep everyone cool through one of the hottest spells in years. It was still a wonderful month, though, with 71 animals heading off to their forever homes, a happy ending for six rescued Tiggywinkles kittens, and a handsome Lurcher named Zoomer still hoping to find his person.

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Well done to our 100 club winners for May 2026. 1st prize £20: Mrs J Smith 2nd prize £10: Mrs D Heath If you would like to be in with a chance of winning £10 or £20 every month while helping to feed our animals at the same time please email Chris Markiw: info@oascharity.org.uk to […]

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Summer has arrived, and the sanctuary has spent the month keeping cool however it can. It’s still been a wonderful one, though, with 65 animals heading off to their forever homes, a brilliant recovery update on Paddington and McNugget, and a huge thank you to everyone who answered our Kitten Food Appeal.

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Well done to our 100 club winners for April 2026. 1st prize £20: Mrs M Campbell 2nd prize £10: Mrs K Calleja-Schembri If you would like to be in with a chance of winning £10 or £20 every month while helping to feed our animals at the same time please email Chris Markiw: info@oascharity.org.uk to […]

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43 animals found their forever homes in March. Meet the cats, dogs, and rabbits who were adopted, plus updates on fostering, our school partnership, and an important Easter reminder.

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Well done to our 100 club winners for March 2026. 1st prize £20: C King 2nd prize £10: E Thick If you would like to be in with a chance of winning £10 or £20 every month while helping to feed our animals at the same time please email Chris Markiw: info@oascharity.org.uk to join our […]

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