If you are looking for a new pet to join your family, there are so many rescues overflowing with all different kinds of species, a lot of the animals are in rescue centres through no fault of their own. All too often people give up on animals, they move house, they expand their family, sometimes, unfortunately, their owners pass away or they are even found abandoned or they can be born at the rescue, as many come in pregnant, whatever the reason, they all deserve another chance.
Rescuing is so rewarding, the donation money to adopt is usually put back into the rescue to help other animals, you are helping give an animal another chance at being part of a loving family, you can also choose an animal that is right for your circumstances and family, whether you are looking for a cuddly older cat or a bouncy young pup.
People often think it is much more expensive to adopt an animal, with a pet store bunny being around £15, but a rescue can be anywhere from £50 upwards. However, when you take into account that the animals are usually already neutered, fully vaccinated, some are already bonded and vet checked, you are actually saving quite a bit of money and reducing the stress of having to go through their recovery etc. which can also come with its health issues and complications.
If you live in or near Thame and want to adopt an animal then this list might help you – these are the closest animal rescue centres to Thame.
Animal Rescue Centres within an hour of Thame
OXFORDSHIRE
Ardley Rescue Kennels, Barn House, Ardley, Bicester, OX27 7HP (23.9 miles) Dogs / Registered Charity No: 1099890
https://www.ardleyrescuekennels.co.uk/ / 01869 346307
BARKS, Bodicote Rescue Centre, 47 Park End, Bodicote, Oxfordshire, OX15 4DQ (32.9 miles) Cats/Rabbits and Small animals, occasionally Dogs / Registered Charity No: 1163343
https://www.barks.org.uk/ / 07427 063178
Blue Cross Rehoming, Burford Rehoming Centre, Shilton Road, Burford, OX18 4PF (31.8 miles) Dog/Cat/Rabbit/Small animals and Horses / Registered Charity No: 224392
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/oxfordshire-burford-rehoming-centre / Adoption: 03007 771570 Adopting Horses: 03007 771520 Head Office: 03007 771897
Pets at Home Foundation (Adoption section)
Pets at Home Abingdon, Unit J Fairacres Retail Park, Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BY (19.5 miles) Rabbits and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1104152
https://www.petsathomefoundation.co.uk/ / Foundation: 01614 866688 Store: 03452 660728
Pets at Home Foundation (Adoption section)
Pets at Home Bicester, 2B Launton Rd, Bicester OX26 4JG (15.2 miles) Rabbits and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1104152
https://www.petsathomefoundation.co.uk/ / Foundation: 01614 866688 Store: 03456 011869
Pets at Home Foundation (Adoption section)
Pets at Home Oxford, Unit 2 Botley Road Retail Park, Oxford , OX2 0HA (19.6 miles) Rabbits and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1104152
https://www.petsathomefoundation.co.uk/ / Foundation: 01614 866688 Store: 03456 009674
Pets at Home Foundation (Adoption section)
Pets at Home, Oxford Cowley, Templars shopping park, Between Towns Rd, Oxford OX4 3JP (12.7 miles) Rabbits and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1104152
https://www.petsathomefoundation.co.uk/ / Foundation: 01614 866688 Store: 03456 050696
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary, The Village Green, Watlington Road, Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, OX44 7UB (9.7 miles) Dogs/Cats/Rabbits / Registered Charity No: 254642
https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/ / 01865 890239
West Oxford Animal Rescue Centre, 18 Sweetmans Rd, Oxford OX2 9BA (18.6 miles)
Cats, Rabbits and Small Animals, occasionally Dogs / Registered Charity No: 1045203
https://www.westoxfordanimalsrescuecentre.org/ / 01865 438128
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Bucks Animal Rescue Centre, Clayfield House, White Pit Lane, Wooburn Green, Bucks HP10 0HR (21.0 miles) Most animals, including farm and exotics / Registered Charity No: 1179173
http://bucksanimalrescuecentre.org.uk/ / 01628 528181
Pets at Home Foundation (Adoption section)
Pets at Home Aylesbury, 4 Vale Retail Park, Vale Park Drive, Aylesbury HP20 1DH (9.9 miles) Rabbits and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1104152
https://www.petsathomefoundation.co.uk/ / Foundation: 01614 866688 Store: 03458 509651
Pets at Home Foundation (Adoption section)
Pets at Home High Wycombe, Unit B Wycombe Retail Park, Ryemead Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1FY (17.4 miles) Rabbits and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1104152
https://www.petsathomefoundation.co.uk/ / Foundation: 01614 866688 Store: 03456 009406
RSPCA, (10.7 miles) Most animals Dogs/Cats/Rabbits/Farm Animals and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 219099
https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/blackberry-farm-animal-centre / 03001 230752
Stokenchurch Dog Rescue, Tower Farm, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks, HP14 3TD (8.5 miles) Dogs / Registered Charity No: 1188690
https://stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk/ / 01494 482695
The Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue, 31 Snowdrop Way, High Wycombe, HP15 6BL (15.7 miles) Cats / Registered Charity No: 1059523
https://www.marjorienashcatrescue.org.uk/ / Cindy: 01494 583913 Pat: 01494 722279 Ursula: 01494 715345
RSPCA, Blackberry Farm Animal Centre, Aylesbury, Quainton, HP22 4RJ (10.7 miles) Most animals Dogs/Cats/Rabbits/Farm Animals and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 219099
https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/blackberry-farm-animal-centre / 03001 230752
HERTFORDSHIRE
Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Bromley Heights, St Leonards Road, Chivery, Herts HP23 6LD (15.7 miles) Dogs / Registered Charity No: 257557
https://chilternsdogrescue.org.uk/ / 01296 623885
NAWT Hertfordshire, Tylers Way, Watford-By-Pass, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8WT (35.0 miles) Dogs/Cats/Rabbits/Farm Animals and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1090499
https://www.nawt.org.uk/centres/hertfordshire / 02089 500177 (option 2)
BERKSHIRE
Battersea Home Old Windsor, Priest Hill, Old Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2JN (35.4 miles) Dogs and Cats / Registered Charity No: 206394
https://www.battersea.org.uk/about-us/visit-us/visit-battersea-old-windsor / 08000 014444
Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre, Nelsons Lane, Hurst, Nr. Wokingham, Berkshire, RG10 0RR (27.9 miles) Dogs/Cats/Rabbits and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 288473
https://www.dbarc.org.uk/ / 01189 341122
Dogs Trust Newbury, Plumb’s Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, Berks, RG20 0HR (42.9 miles) Dogs / Registered Charity No: 227523
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/our-centres/newbury/ / 03030 030000
NAWT Berkshire, Trindledown Farm, Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Berkshire, RG17 7DQ (39.5 miles) Dogs/Cats/Rabbits/Farm Animals and Small animals / Registered Charity No: 1090499
https://www.nawt.org.uk/centres/berkshire / 01488 638584
Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary, Priory Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8RJ (34.6 miles) Dogs / Registered Charity No: 256728
http://pineridgedogsanctuary.org.uk/ / 01344 882689
OTHER
Cats Protection have lots of foster carers for cats around the UK, you can find your nearest brand and contact information here: https://www.cats.org.uk/find-us?searchString=Thame
Registered Charity No: 203644
Pet List is a website to search for rescue Dogs and Cats, unfortunately, they aren’t usually any in our area, but worth noting: https://www.petlist.co.uk/
If you are considering rehoming your current animal, please consider using a rescue service, as they will usually do all the relevant home checks and make sure they go to a good, suitable home.
If you spot an error or you are aware of any other local rescues within the areas listed, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
*Small animals meaning mainly rodents and birds.
*Miles were estimated from Google Maps.
