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Welcome to the official RSPCA Oak & Furrows page. We are part of RSPCA North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch, an independent and self funded branch of the RSPCA. The wildlife rescue centre is open 365 days a year to rehabilitate orphaned, injured or sick British wildlife, with the aim to re-release fit and healthy animals back into the wild. Our work is mostly funded by 10 RPSCA Nor

th Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch charity shops located across the Wiltshire and Newbury District. These shops, and donations from our wonderful supporters, raise funds to keep the centre operating. If you want to volunteer, raise some money or even do a food collection, contact us on [email protected] for advice on how to get involved!

26/08/2026

Meet Mia! 👋

We're looking to re-home Mia to a quiet, calm adult-only home, ideally with her own space while she acclimatises. We are looking for a home with a secure garden away from any busy roads, as eventually Mia will need access to the outside via a catflap.

Mia is a sweet-natured petite young lady with a big purr. Mia came into our care after living on the streets for a while. She had been abandoned when her previous family moved and as she hadn’t been neutered, she found herself alone on the streets with kittens.

Are you interested in giving Mia a safe and loving forever home? Visit our page here 👉 https://bit.ly/4wRmDt4

Or you can reach out to us here:
📩 Email: [email protected]
📲 Text: 07436 314208

18/08/2026

Is anyone able to turn the sun off? 😅 (asking for a friend)

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If you're interested in cat fostering or would like to see who's available for adoption, click here 👉 rspcanorthwilts.org.uk/pages/cat-fostering-adoptions

13/08/2026

Our Wildlife Centre is looking for more volunteer drivers to help transport injured and orphaned wildlife, including the many gull chicks arriving from across the South West coast during the busy nestling/fledgling season.

If you love wildlife, have your own vehicle and can spare some time during the week, you could make a real difference by helping animals reach the care they need.

Interested? Please email [email protected] for more information.

⚠️ A reminder that not all young gulls have been abandoned. If a gull chick isn't injured, it's often best to leave it where it is and monitor from a distance, as its parents are usually still nearby.

Find out when a gull chick needs help here 👉 https://bit.ly/4xsjwIL

10/08/2026

Lovely Louie is waiting patiently for his forever home! All of his siblings have found their new families, and we do not want to keep Louie waiting for much longer.

Louie is 13 weeks old and full of kitten energy, when he's not lounging he is playing with his toys and zooming around. Louie's new family will need to have plenty of time to spend with him so he can continue to thrive and use up all that energy!

Things Louie is good at:
🐈‍⬛ Hiding in the shadows
🐈‍⬛ Echo location (he should grow into his ears)
🐈‍⬛ Eating biscuits, he loves the cronch
🐈‍⬛ Stomping around with his big paws
🐈‍⬛ Posing, because he is perfect in every way

We are looking to rehome Louie with a family who is around for a good part of the day, as Louie is such a young kitten he can't be left for any longer than a few short hours at a time, his new family will need to be at hand during his settling in period. We are looking for a home with a garden away from any busy roads as eventually Louie will need access to the outside via a catflap.

Louie is microchipped and has had his flea and worm treatment. As Louie is too young to be neutered at present, one of the conditions of the adoption will be for Louie to be neutered when he reaches 4 months old, we will cover the cost of this procedure as part of responsible cat guardianship, he will also need to return to Swindon for his second vaccination at the given timescale, all details will be provided.

If you have room in your heart for the tiny little void that is Louie, please visit his profile linked below and complete our Adoption Application Form:

https://rspcanorthwilts.org.uk/pages/louie

07/08/2026

It looks like the hot weather is here to stay for a little longer! ⛱️

Let's be honest, most of us struggle when the weather gets too warm. The difference is our pets and local wildlife can't grab an ice cream and sit in front of a fan!

We've put together a few simple tips to help keep your pets cool, a little extra care can go a long way in preventing heat-related illness and heatstroke.

We shared these tips with our email subscribers back in July. If you’d like to be the first to hear updates like this, you can sign up to our emails here 👉 https://bit.ly/4deEDXX

29/07/2026

A busy time for our feathered friends! 🐦

Our wildlife team is currently caring for a number of house martins, swifts and swallows, with many requiring round-the-clock feeds.

These remarkable birds are incredible nest builders, but sometimes young chicks leave the nest too soon and end up stranded on the ground.

If you're unsure what to do, please get in touch with us for advice. Once safely in our care we can provide the specialist feeding they need until they've reached a healthy weight and are strong enough to fly, before releasing them back into the wild.

These tiny birds go on to achieve something extraordinary, migrating thousands of miles between Europe and Africa each year. We're proud to play a small part in helping them continue that incredible journey. 💕

‼️ Like many charities, we're also facing rising costs while caring for more animals than ever. If you're able to support our work, becoming a regular monthly donor is one of the most valuable ways you can help us continue providing care for local animals in need.

👉 https://rspcanorthwilts.org.uk/pages/donations

22/07/2026

Our hedgehog numbers are on the rise! 🦔

This time of year, we usually see an increase in young hoglets coming into our care, and this year is no different. We currently have 50 hedgehogs in our care, with some of the smallest weighing just over 50g.

These tiny hoglets need lots of specialist care, so we're incredibly grateful to our brilliant staff and volunteer foster carers who are helping provide the extra feeds and attention they need.

We've also received lots of calls from people finding hedgehog nests in gardens and around sheds. If you're lucky enough to discover one, the best thing to do is leave it undisturbed.

If you'd like to help you can leave out a shallow dish of fresh water and some dried cat biscuits nearby, which provide extra food without attracting flies.

One of our recent admissions wasn't so lucky. This hedgehog became trapped in garden netting and was brought to us by a quick-thinking member of the public. Luckily after removing the netting we found only minor injuries, and following a short stay in our care they were able to be released back into the wild. 💚

As hedgehogs continue to decline across the UK, every small action we take can help keep them safe.

If you'd like to lend a helping hand, our hedgehogs are certainly keeping us busy, and eating us out of house and home! We'd be so grateful if you could support their care by purchasing some cat food from our Amazon Wish List. Every donation helps us keep these hungry little patients well fed as they prepare for life back in the wild. 👉 https://rspcanorthwilts.org.uk/pages/amazon-wishlist

16/07/2026

The recent warm weather has been tough on our local wildlife. ☀️

Throughout June, we've seen an increase in the number of animals coming into our care, with many arriving dehydrated and underweight. The hot weather can make it much harder for wildlife to find both fresh water and enough food.

One of the simplest ways you can help is by leaving out a shallow dish of fresh water in your garden. It can provide a lifeline for birds, hedgehogs and other wildlife during periods of hot weather.

To help our wildlife we would advise providing a shallow dish of water to aid them, remember to top it up regularly and keep it clean to help keep visiting wildlife healthy.

💙 Like many charities, we're also facing rising costs while caring for more animals than ever. If you're able to support our work, becoming a regular monthly donor is one of the most valuable ways you can help us continue providing care for local animals in need.

👉 https://rspcanorthwilts.org.uk/pages/donations

10/07/2026

Last month, we’ve cared for barn owls, tawny owls and even the UK’s smallest species, the little owl.

This little owlet was discovered alone in a field, far from any visible nest. On arrival, it was too young to survive independently, so was brought in for specialist care.

Now safe with one of our dedicated fostering volunteers, the owlet is warm, well-fed and growing steadily. Once strong enough, it will move into an aviary before its eventual release back into the wild.

We first shared these cubs with our email subscribers back in June. If you’d like to be the first to hear updates like this, you can sign up to our emails 👉 https://bit.ly/4deEDXX

08/07/2026

At the centre we have been blessed with the presence of two sibling peregrine falcons that came to us from Swindon, believe it or not! We suspect the pair likely became dehydrated due to the abnormally warm weather and became grounded. One of our fantastic volunteers came out to assess them and brought them back to the wildlife rescue centre, where they were given a health check and began their stay with us.

After lots of hydration and feeding, the pair have now moved into our flight aviary where they are making great improvements and showing off their flying skills. We will look to release in the next few weeks!

As even the worlds fastest animal is affected by our warmer whether so too are the small slower animals in our gardens and the best thing we can do for them is to provide a shallow dish of water.

Address

Blakehill Nature Reserve
Cricklade
SN66RH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441793751412

Website

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