Sharon O'Loughlin Clinical Canine Massage Therapy

27/11/2025

Here at the sanctuary, Staffies have a special place in our hearts. We love their happy, smiley faces and need to be close to their human friends. ❤️

Thirteen-year-old Ava is most definitely one of those special Staffies!
Sadly, Ava’s human companion has passed away, and she is desperately in need of a new home rather than a kennel. Her life has been turned upside down, and this poor girl must be wondering why she isn't in a home. 💔😭

Ava is an older girlie and is looking to snooze her days away on a comfy sofa, sharing daytime naps with her special people. 😍

A retirement-style home would be ideal for Ava, and she will appreciate the quiet as she settles into her new home and routine. 🥰

We really would like to get Ava into a home environment as soon as possible, so we are also considering foster applications. 🙏❤️

Ava is looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ A pet-free home
✅️A private, secure garden with a minimum of 5ft fencing.
✅️ An adult-only home (visiting children fine)
✅️ A quiet, retirement-style home.

If you are interested in adopting Ava, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/ava-2/

If you can offer Ava a foster home, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/dog-fostering-questionnaire/

Please share Ava’s plea ❤️

🐾❤️🐶 ❤️💙 🥰

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

Please go along and support this local market on Saturday, it has great variety and loads of lovely stall holders. I'm back at this market 28th March 2026 but in the meantime if your dog needs an assessment or is lame or stiffening up, please email me at info@soloclinicalcaninemassage.com and I will do everything I can to help.

21/11/2025

16/11/2025

Its been a busy weekend with massage clients, canine conditioning case studies yesterday and Aces High event today. So very quickly we get back to routine after our tranquil week away in Cornwall and time beside and in the sea...could have done with anothe week by the sea

16/11/2025

Thank you to all of the lovely dogs and wonderful owners I met today, it was a joy to meet you all, even if I did forget to take your picture🙏 I must have seen at least 10 dogs today🐾. Thanks to Aces High Gallery for hosting a fabulous event over the weekend.
Looking forward to seeing some of you again very soon for your massages 🐾🐾🐕❤️🙏

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

🐾 Did You Know? Hind Limb Issues Can Lead to Shoulder Pain! 🐾

If your dog has a hind limb condition—like hip dysplasia, cruciate ligament injury, or lumbosacral disease—you might notice them getting sore in their shoulders, neck, or front legs. But why does this happen?

When a dog’s back legs are painful or weak, they naturally shift more weight forward. This means their shoulders and forelimbs have to work extra hard, leading to tired, overworked muscles and even more discomfort.

✨ Key takeaway: Supporting your dog’s whole body—especially when they have an orthopaedic issue—can help prevent secondary muscle pain and keep them moving comfortably.

Find more tips and resources at www.caninemuscularhealth.org