celia hammond animal trust
Animal Rescue Charity
Celia Hammond Animal Trust is a unique non destruction charity providing essential low cost veterinary services for sick and injured pets as well as a rescue and homing service for unwanted, abandoned and stray cats in London and the South East.
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we have been granted planning permission to build a new cattery at our Lewisham centre
The cost of the new building is £1,000,000 which we are intending to fund in part from legacy income but do also need to fundraise a significant amount. Provided we have sufficient funding the anticipated start date is June 2024 with a 9-12 months construction time. The pace of progress though will be reliant on having sufficient funding at each stage and we need to successfully raise a significant sum of money during financially challenging times.
Please help to support us. Anything you can give will help us on this journey, no matter how big or small.
Celia Hammond Animal Trust
OFFICIAL PAGE Celia Hammond Animal Trust, UK. We rescue rehabilitate and re-home abandoned animals.
Meet Benji and Pickle – a sweet, shy pair of young cousins looking for a loving home together.
Born into a hoarding situation, these two were rescued along with their family and are now safe in our care.
Benji, a 19-week-old boy, is growing in confidence every day. He’s playful and curious, and he’s starting to approach us more as he learns to trust.
Pickle, his 17-week-old cousin, is a gentle little girl who’s still a bit shy, but she’s coming out of her shell with each passing day.
They’re always snuggled up together or chasing each other around – their bond is heartwarming, and they’ll bring twice the love and joy to their forever home.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in these cuties.
We are prioritising homes that are local to our centre and these are the Canning Town catchment areas: East London, parts of North London and parts of West Essex.
Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.
Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.
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🌼DEEDEE🌼
DeeDee is a beautiful, quirky cat with a sensitive soul and a lot of love to give—on her own terms. She’s not a lap cat, but she enjoys sitting beside you, quietly sharing your space.
Easily startled by noise and movement, DeeDee thrives in a calm, adult-only home where she can set her own boundaries. She adores cosy hideaways, window watching, and chasing paper balls (twice daily, if she has her way!).
Affectionate but particular, she enjoys head scratches when in the mood—and gives clear signals when she’s had enough.
DeeDee is looking for an experienced cat owner, a quiet home where she’s the only pet, and access to a secure garden via a cat flap.
She’s sweet, funny, and full of character—an endearing companion for someone who understands and appreciates her sensitive nature.
We are prioritising homes that are local to our Canning Town Centre and these are the catchment areas: East London, parts of North London and parts of West Essex.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in darling, DeeDee.
Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.
Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.
If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
“This is Arthur, formerly Ging, who was adopted from your Canning Town Centre.
He came to us still in recovery from a really bad cat flu, and he’s made such huge progress, barely sneezing any more and with so much more stamina and energy!
Just two days after we got him, he was already so cuddly and happy to get so much affection.
Our other cat, Saph has been slowly getting used to having a brother, but they are now at peace with each other and even eat next to each other!
We’re so grateful for all the work Celia Hammond did with Arthur to get him ready to join our family, he has made such a massive recovery and is such a happy and contented little boy. In such a short time he’s completely become part of the family, we’re in love with him and his funny little ways!
Thank you for bringing sweet Arthur into our lives!” -Charlotte
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🎈 Balloon’s early life was spent in the cellar of a food shop, where he was kept as a rodent controller. For months, he acted completely feral and was too scared to be touched. Then, almost overnight, Balloon transformed into an affectionate, friendly cat who now loves company and attention.
He’s a calm soul who can live happily with calm children and other cats. Balloon is adaptable too - he’s comfortable as an indoor-only cat but would really benefit from some outdoor access after spending so long in a dark cellar.
A quick note: Balloon had a suspected case of calici virus a few months ago but has fully recovered. While there’s no reason to expect any future issues, he might be a carrier. So, if you have existing cats, it’s important to consult with our vets to ensure everyone stays healthy and happy.
If you’re looking to give a gentle, loving cat a fresh start in life, Balloon could be the perfect new friend for your home.
We are prioritising homes that are local to our Canning Town Centre and these are the catchment areas: East London, parts of North London and parts of West Essex.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in Balloon. 🎈
Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.
Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.
If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
“Tilda had been a stray and was probably about a year old at the time she was found in a shed with her newly born kittens. We first visited them all about four weeks later and fell in love with them.
We adopted Tilda (formerly Stella) and her two kittens Hamish (Scout) and Pippi (Sugar) almost a year ago. The day they came home with us, after being rather stressed but the journey, Tilda spent about half an hour behind the settee before coming out to be stroked. The kittens spent about 30 seconds taking in their new surroundings before they started running around with evident joy at their new space to play in and with seemingly boundless energy.
It has been a delight watching Hamish and Pippi transforming from tiny kittens into fully grown cats, and Tilda has been a purry affectionate sweetheart from the start.
Tilda is a very playful girl who follows me around the house or settles next to me on the settee when she’s not outside. Likes: one to one time with me, chasing string, chasing Hamish around the garden, being chased around the garden by me (they all rather like this), rubbing noses with her humans, and er, hunting.
Little Pippi is bold and mischievous and the volume of purrs belies her diminutive size. Likes: cuddles on and in the bed, sitting on my knee (sometimes…), Tilda (alas this is not mutual!) exploring outside…
Hamish is laid back and chirrups a lot. He has a gentle purr and puts up with his mother’s and sister’s tendencies to hissiness with equanimity. Likes: playing with most things (but really can’t resist a running tap or a fishing rod toy), chasing flies, being brushed (thankfully!), pouncing on my feet.
It goes without saying that we adore all three. (P.s. they all have quite cross ‘resting faces’ but this doesn’t mean they are cross!)” -Rachel
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JANIE
Janie is a sweet and affectionate 2-year-old girl who was found as a stray.
She’s incredibly friendly and loves being around people. With her adorable meow and habit of making plenty of “biscuits,” she’s sure to melt your heart. Janie also has a playful side—she enjoys chasing feather toys and then flopping over for some relaxed, lazy play once she’s had her fun.
Janie is looking for a loving home with access to a garden. She’s great with children and would be happiest as the only cat in the household, where she can soak up all the attention she deserves.
We are prioritising homes that are local to our Canning Town Centre and these are the catchment areas: East London, parts of North London and parts of West Essex.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in Janie. ❤️
Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.
Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.
If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
HAPPY ADOPTION.
“We adopted Rebel and Scratchy (now Radish and Mildred) from you in February 2023. They were rescued from a multi-cat house in Stockwell where the cats were not neutered and quickly multiplied out of control. The number of cats had become too hard to cope with for the owner.
Radish and Mildred settled in with us almost immediately! Poor Mildred was rescued with paint all over and her fur and eyes were still in poor condition when she came to us. As you can see now she’s much improved!
They are incredibly sweet and gentle natured cats. The best thing about them is that they are clearly best friends and they do everything together - including sitting on our laps! We’ll never know for sure but due to age difference we think they are mother and son.
Thanks Celia Hammond we couldn’t imagine life without them!” -Jess
From all of us at Celia Hammond Animal Trust, we would like to extend a warm wish of thanks to our loyal supporters who donated toward the rescue, recovery and costs to prepare this group of rescues to find their forever homes.
We are forever grateful for the bright future you helped to provide for Radish and Mildred, along with their brothers and sisters who all went to loving homes. Also, thank you to their adopters for opening your hearts and homes to these precious animals in need. Your kindness and compassion has made the world a better place. ❤️
Do you have a happy adoption story from Celia Hammond Animal Trust? Send us your photos through messenger using the words ‘Happy Adoption’ for a chance to be featured on our socials.
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🚨 Trigger warning: Graphic injury 🚨
When this poor stray showed up in a garden in Manor Park, the woman feeding him noticed something was terribly wrong with his ear.
A disturbing, bloody mass was protruding from it, attracting blow flies and causing very visible discomfort. The growth was horrific.
Our vets discovered the cause was a giant polyp, originating deep in the middle ear and growing out on a painful, stalk-like stem. Miraculously, there were no maggots. Can you imagine living alone on the streets in that kind of constant pain?
Thankfully, the kind woman who had been feeding him was due to move house in just two weeks, but she reached out for help before she left. We’re so grateful she did. He is safe now, and the polyp has been surgically removed, but his journey is far from over. Our veterinary team will need to keep a close eye on him to make sure the polyp doesn't grow back.
We urgently need help to cover the cost of:
- Surgery
- Pain relief
- Antibiotics
- Neutering
- Flea & worm treatment
- Ongoing monitoring to make sure the polyp doesn’t grow back
This gentle boy has already shown us how affectionate he can be. One day, we hope to find him the loving home he deserves, a place where he’ll never be ignored or in pain again.
We’ve named him Errol, after the swashbuckling star Errol Flynn, because this boy has shown real courage in the face of pain and hardship. With a little help, we think he has the charm and spirit to win hearts everywhere, just like his namesake. 💛
💛 If you can, please click the button and donate today to help us cover the cost of his care and give him the second chance he so badly needs. Every gift makes a difference.
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Update: Lewisham Multi-Animal Rescue
These two gorgeous Ragdolls, Micky and Ronnie, were among the 12 cats found living upstairs in the same house where we discovered 39 dogs in need of intervention earlier this year.
After being called to help with neutering these cats found living in a crowded, chaotic environment, have now found peace and a wonderful new home! They look to be in great shape and now there are only two of these cats still seeking a home.
Here's a lovely update from their new guardians:
"Micky and Ronnie are both absolutely thriving. They settled in incredibly quickly and now act like they’ve always lived here. At first, it seemed like Micky was the more outgoing one, but it’s clear now that Ronnie is very much the boss! Micky is obsessed with food, his eyes always say “I’m starving, please feed me” even straight after a meal. Ronnie, on the other hand, is a total softie when it comes to belly rubs. He throws himself on the floor the moment we walk in the door🙂
They’ve been wonderfully social with visiting family and friends and have brought so much joy into our home. Watching them chase and play with each other is a delight. You’d honestly never guess they’re 10 years old. If we didn’t know better, we’d swear they were only 1 or 2 based on their energy levels! (Though we’re reminded of that fact when they get very lively at 4am…).
Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to look after these two wonderful boys. We feel very lucky to have them."
~Ozlem and Karolina
💌 A massive thank-you to everyone who helped share their story and supported the rescue through your donations. Your kindness is what made this second chance possible.
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