Keeping dogs cool in a heatwave: five water-wise ideas
You do not need a hosepipe or a paddling pool to keep a dog comfortable when it is hot. Here are five simple, water-wise ideas to help your dog beat the heat, plus a reminder on when it is safest to walk them.
Two Kittens, One Bond: Charlie and Nina’s Recovery
Nervous, poorly, and inseparable, Charlie and Nina spent more than 113 days in our care before being adopted together. Here is how these two bonded kittens went from frightened arrivals to confident, happy cats in a home of their own.
113 Animals Found New Homes: Our First Six Months of 2026
113 cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and one bird found loving new homes with RSPCA Oxfordshire & Reading in the first six months of 2026.
Full to Bursting: 71 Reasons We Need Your Support This Kitten Season
We have 71 animals in our care, the most for a long time. Kitten season is pushing our small, self-funded branch to the limit. Here is what is driving it, and how you can help.
Help Rosa Get the Surgery She Needs
Rosa the bunny needs major ear surgery. We must raise £800 to £900 to cover the cost. Can you help this sweet girl live pain-free?
Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant (Didcot)
Our brand new charity shop in the heart of Didcot is looking for friendly volunteers. No retail experience needed, full training given, and every pound you help raise goes directly to animals in your local area.
Dave’s Story: A Second Chance out of the Sun
Dave, a gentle white cat in his golden years, has already lost the tips of his ears to sun-related cancer. Now he faces further surgery on his nose, and we’re raising funds to help cover the £1,050 cost. This is his story, and a reminder of why white cats need extra protection from the sun.
Welcome Luna and Misty
We have recently taken in two more rabbits who need our help. Both are now receiving veterinary treatment and have gone into foster care while they recover.
Two Poorly Bunnies Need Your Support
Two rabbits rescued as part of a multi-animal case are now receiving round-the-clock care from our team, and their road to recovery is far from over.
Meet Your Local RSPCA Team and Dog Warden This May
Come and say hello to RSPCA Oxfordshire & Reading and your local Dog Warden at our free meet-and-greet events in Reading and Oxford this May. Neutering vouchers available.
