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 three goats, who are our permanent guests. 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 them as close to a pet’s life as possible, for as long as an acceptable quality of life can be maintained.

Registered charity no. 254642. 

Registered Address: The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary, The Village Green, Watlington Road, Stadhampton, Oxon, OX44 7UB