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Gather your friends together for the One Wish Dog Foundation's music bingo and quiz night at Leafield Village Hall (near Witney) on Saturday 27th June. And raise money for a great cause at the same time! Every ticket supports our work to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome unwanted and abandoned dogs. Join us for some friendly competition, fantastic raffle prizes, great tunes and plenty of laughs, knowing that each question answered helps another dog get their second chance. You

Support Billy the Jackapoo and win a professional pet photoshoot worth £450 😍📸 6 year old Billy has suffered devastating traumas, which have left him with a paralysing fear of human touch. He was at risk of abandonment and although we’re only a tiny charity with limited resources, we have taken him under our wing in an attempt to save his life. Whilst we try to understand his complex needs and desperately search for a compassionate foster home, Billy is safe and sound in b

Join us at the One Wish volunteers day on Saturday 25th April in Chipping Norton —discover our mission, connect with other dog lovers, and share talents to transform more dogs’ lives. Join us for a truly inspiring and uplifting day - a chance for both new and current volunteers to come together, connect, and feel part of something special. The One Wish Volunteers Day is all about celebrating the incredible impact you help create, learning more about the mission behind One Wis

Do you have finance experience and you’d like to make a true difference? Join the One Wish Dog Foundation as Treasurer and help us to transform the lives of dogs in need. About One Wish Founded in 2025 by a small (but mighty!) team of dog lovers, The One Wish Dog Foundation rescues and rehomes unwanted and abandoned dogs in the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire areas. We’re a foster-based rescue, and since our inception, we have taken in 35 dogs. These were mostly strays and we

Sat We are delighted to share that we have been accepted for membership with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) ADCH is the closest we have to a regulatory body in rescue. ADCH promotes the safeguarding of welfare standards for dogs and cats needing new homes and supports those working and volunteering in the sector. Back in November, we were voluntarily inspected and audited to ensure that our policies and processes meet ADCH welfare standards. From the start, we

🌟 One Wish Pet Memorial Service 🌟 🕯 St Mary’s Church, Witney – Monday 8th December at 6pm Christmas time is often filled with festive cheer and happy tidings — but for those who have lost a beloved pet, it can also bring a quiet ache. Our pets may be gone, but the pawprints they left on our hearts remain forever. ❤️ The One Wish Pet Memorial Service is a gentle, uplifting evening to come together in love and remembrance. Through hymns, poems and stories, we’ll celebrate

The sudden bangs and whistles of fireworks can be very frightening for dogs. Their hearing is far more sensitive than ours and they can detect sounds from a much greater distance. Fireworks sound ultra loud to them, and this unexpected noise can trigger an anxious reaction. Watch your dog’s body language to see if they’re showing signs of anxiety. A dog worried by fireworks might be: · panting; · barking or whimpering; · pacing; · trying to hide or run away; · tucking

When you first meet Tally, you see a large, strong American Bulldog - the kind of dog some people might glance twice at. Sadly, because...

Although I've been poorly all week (hence the pyjamas!) and I'm certainly not fit for photos, this moment absolutely needed to be...

Do you love dogs? Do you have lots of free time? Would you like to make a difference? If the answer to these questions is “ABSOLUTELY...

Firstly, please don’t feel nervous. The purpose of your home check is to ensure that your new dog will be living in a safe and secure...

Congratulations on welcoming a One Wish rescue dog into your family. Enjoy the journey as you get to know each other. Take it slowly and...