The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary admits & rehomes around 500 animals every year. Since opening in 1967, we have proudly managed to help over 27,500 animals find their forever home. At any one time, we have up to 30 dogs, 60 cats and kittens and 15-20 rabbits. We also care for our permanent guests; five goats and a horse called Ben. We often look after 70-100 animals a day. We were founded to be inclusive, understanding and a place where any animal was welcome if we are able to cater to their needs. Many of our animals come to us from difficult backgrounds. Some arrive with acute behavioural needs and some have immediate medical needs. We deal with each case individually and start by earning their trust and understanding their needs. We hold our non-destruction policy as a core principle for our work. This means that we will never put a healthy animal down and work to find each one a forever home. For those who stay at the Sanctuary a little longer than others, our staff give th...