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Seven Acts of Kindness for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday

The RSPCA's Summer of Kindness campaign invites you to mark Sir David Attenborough's milestone birthday with seven simple acts to help animals in Oxfordshire and Reading this summer.

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.

Vote for us in Oxford Bus Company’s Brand a Bus competition

We've entered Oxford Bus Company's Brand a Bus competition, and we need your votes to win. If we're successful, our branding will appear on a bus travelling across Oxfordshire, helping thousands of local people discover who we are and how to support us. Voting takes less than 30 seconds!

Easter Saturday at Pets at Home Cowley Raises £135 for Local Animals

Thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Pets at Home Cowley, a group of dedicated volunteers, and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny, our Easter Saturday collection raised £135 for the cats, rabbits, and other animals in our care.

Kevin’s Story: A Second Chance out of the Sun

Kevin, an 11-year-old white cat, spent four years missing before a microchip scan finally revealed his identity. Now recovering from surgery for sun-related ear damage, he's looking for a calm home to enjoy his golden years. His story is also a timely reminder of why white and pale-coated cats need extra protection from the sun.

Oscar & Milo: Two Nervous Bunnies Who Found Their Confidence

Oscar and Milo arrived nervous and unsure, but with patience, gentle fostering, and a steady supply of kale, these two bunnies blossomed. Now settled as indoor rabbits with space to roam, they're living the peaceful life they always deserved.

Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Women Who Shaped the RSPCA

From Queen Victoria granting the RSPCA its Royal status to the first female patrol officers breaking new ground in the 1950s, women have shaped animal welfare for nearly two centuries. Today, the RSPCA's inspectorate is 64% female, and at RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading, women's dedication drives our work every single day.

Stronger Together: RSPCA Oxfordshire and RSPCA Reading Join Forces

RSPCA Oxfordshire and RSPCA Reading have officially joined forces to form RSPCA Oxfordshire & Reading, bringing together two branches with over 150 years of combined history to help even more animals across both regions.

Welcoming Ami to the RSPCA Oxfordshire Team

Meet Ami Radford, our new Animal Welfare and Rehoming Assistant, who joined the Oxfordshire RSPCA in February 2026 to help care for and rehome even more animals across the county.

Pirate Drops Anchor in a Safe Harbour

Pirate the one-eyed cat has dropped anchor in a safe harbour at last. After being rescued from the streets with a severely ulcerated eye, this brave boy is now settling into life with his loving new owner.

Pets at Home Grant Helps RSPCA Oxfordshire Stock Up for Foster Animals

Our partnership with Pets at Home continues to deliver for the animals in our care. A £500 Pets Foundation grant meant a shopping spree for foster supplies – from cat gyms to rabbit pens – filling two cars with everything our foster carers need.

Rosie Finds Her Forever Family After a Year in Foster Care

After over a year in foster care, Rosie the cat has found her forever home with a family who can accommodate her medical needs - and she's already discovered all the best sunny spots for a snooze.