STRAYS OF THE MONTH AT OUR GREENACRES SANCTUARY
GREENACRES SANCTUARY
Brede, Near Hastings, East Sussex, TN31 6BT
Tel: 01424 882198 (please phone for an appointment first)
Email: info@celiahammond.org
On this page we feature just SOME of the animals in our care who really deserve a new, loving home, but who have so far been overlooked. WE DO HAVE MANY MORE CATS NOT FEATURED HERE so please call us for more information.
PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO ADOPT CATS FROM US
All potential homes are visited by a member of our rehoming team prior to rehoming any of our rescued animals. Due to our limited resources, we are ONLY able to home animals in areas near to our rescue centre. If you are considering adopting a cat or kittens from a rescue centre you will need to be aware that whilst some of our rescues are from well meaning kind homes where due to varying circumstances they were no longer able to keep them, many others have been neglected, left to fend for themselves, abandoned on the streets or mistreated and will not be INSTANTLY friendly pets, so a quiet home with patience and understanding from the new owners is needed for the first few weeks - however your patience is normally rewarded a million times over when your new feline/s purr for the first time! THESE ARE RESCUE ANIMALS!!! We take in animals that need our help, our decision is not based on colour, age or temperment.
Once your home visit has been carried out and providing we have the right animals to suit you, you will be invited to visit our sanctuary to see cats/kittens. You can then adopt your new pet/s and take home on the same day. A donation will be required on adoption. Guidelines for adoption fees will be explained at the time of your home visit.
Please note: We have lots of single cats looking for homes, but on occasion we feel it only right to home certain cats in pairs. (This could be for various different reasons, which of course we would be only too happy to explain.) We would home these cats in the pairs that they were rescued in. We wouldn't split these pairings and mix and match with other cats.
If you are interested in adopting cats or kittens and would like to visit the Sanctuary, please note that we are open 7 days a week 1pm to 5pm by appointment only.
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ON HOMING A CAT?
Thinking of adopting a cat? Need some advice? Want to know what happens next?
Then, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q's) page.
If you can't find the answer to your question, please phone or email us.
CHAT'S POLICY ON HOMING KITTENS
With Kitten Season nearly soon upon us, we will undoubtedly have lots of kittens for adoption from April onwards, here is our policy on re-homing kittens:
Mother cats have very strong maternal bonds with their kittens. If their kittens are taken from them they will cry and search for days. Mother cats have been known to go into burning buildings to rescue their young. Some people falsely believe they should let a cat have a litter before being neutered/spayed, then they give away the kittens leaving a distressed mother cat who has gained absolutely nothing positive from the experience - better to have her neutered in the first place.
Kittens are great fun to watch, they love chasing and playing with each other and then collapsing in a heap together to sleep and recharge for more fun and games. Growing up, they are company for each other - essential if everyone is out of the house for any length of time during the day. Re-homing kittens in pairs reduces stress for them when arriving in a new home since they comfort each other. This is also important if you already have a cat, or cats, in your home since they will be initially hostile to a new arrival whether kitten or adult. This would be very frightening for a single kitten who would be missing his or her mum and siblings. A pair of kittens will stick together, and existing cats can either play with them or leave them as they wish. Elderly cats can be put off to have lively kittens chewing their ears, chasing their tails and generally harassing them.
SO, if we have the mum, we home a mum with one or two of her kittens, and REHOME KITTENS IN PAIRS. We do this in the best interests of the cats but this is also in the owners best interests because happy cats make happy cat owners!
Merry & Mr. Darcy - Still with us 1 year on..........
Dear little Merry was first noticed visiting a garden to hungrily polish off food left out for the badgers and then within a few days the visitor numbers also included her 5 stunning fluffy kittens! The little family quickly took up residence in pergola at the bottom of the garden and were very happy to lounge on the furniture and snuggle down in the boxes provided and enjoyed 'restructuring' the gunnera and generally made them selves at home until we were able to catch them and bring them to the sanctuary.
Merry is now left with one kitten called Doch who is now getting on to be 18 months in age, he has turned into a handsome fluffy ginger tom! They would like to be homed together!
Telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number.
Fleur & Tia
Fleur is the white cat, super friendly adorable mother to Tia, a stunning little six month old Tortie/Tabby.
Tia can be a bit shy but is very gentle and affectionate once she gets to know you. These cats are seeking a home together and would be fine to live with older children.
For more information call 01424 882198 or email info@celiahammond.org
20th Aug: Tia and Fleur are still seeking a new home......
Samson & Mickey
These lovely cats were brought in for no fault of there own, and while initially very scared and confused they are gradually gaining confidence and becoming really friendly.
These two must go as a pair, but they need a very special indoor home, because Samson has special dietary needs and can only be fed a particular type of food. The continuing cost of Samsons diet will be fully met by the Trust, providing it is collected, when required, from the Celia Hammond centre closest to the new adopters home.
Tel: 01424 882198 or Email: info@celiahammond.org
Fergal
No one knows quite where Fergal came from originally but for several years he had been "lodging" with a kind gentleman who sadly he died last year leaving poor Fergal homeless again. He must be around 12 years old and is very much used to living life on his own terms and has found cattery life a bit of a struggle. He is mostly perfectly friendly and laid back but some days he seems to just want to be left alone to his snoozing.....he doesn’t take too kindly to being disturbed!
He is ideally looking for someone willing offer him board and lodgings yet let him do his own thing, he would be charming companion but we just don't think this old bachelor is ever going to be a lap cat! Are you prepared to give Fergal a new home?
Tel: 01424 882198 or E mail: info@celiahammond.org
Twinkle in Desperate need of a home!!
Twinkle is a beautiful little lady in need of a loving and understanding home. She came to us in 2007 after her owner passed away and have since been living with an elderly lady, who’s now sadly had to move into sheltered housing where poor Twinks is not allowed.
Twinkle likes being in control and can sometimes be a bit of a madam, but that only adds to her charm. She loves a fuss and will meow loudly for cuddles. Her favourite things are her igloo bed and tuna or salmon. However she probably wishes the grooming brush had been left in the inventor’s drawer, as she really rather grumpy when being brushed, but don’t worry , her annoyance doesn’t last for long. Twinkle is best suited to being the only cat in the house and would prefer being in a peaceful environment although she could possibly live with a dog.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Skinny
Clearly this handsome , super friendly boy’s name no longer really applies although his life as a stay has left its mark and he can be a bit jumpy when handled so he would be best suited to a home with children 10 years or older. Would not want to live with other cats and has no experience of roads he was living about 1/2 a mile from the nearest one!
Please contact us for more info: Tel 01424 882198 email info@celiahammond.org
Farrah
Details to follow soon on this 'bootifull' little girl....
Tel: 01424 882198 or Email: info@celiahammond.org
Dorcas, Queenie, Pearl & Ruby
Mum and 3 teenage kittens who are just simply stunning. Mum is really friendly but her teenage kittens are quite shy, so would need to go to someone who has lots of patience and time.
Looking for homes in pairs.
Tel: 01424 882198 or Email: info@celiahammond.org
Candy - in the Pink!
Candy is looking for a new home where she can be the centre of attention, with no other companion animals, she really does not like other cats!!
She is really friendly, but also a real character and can get a tad grumpy when things don't go the way she wants them to! . That said, we are sure she would blossom in the right environment but probably best for a home without children.
Tel: 01424 882198 or Email: info@celiahammond.org
Charity
This lovely cat was left taped up in a cardboard box outside our charity shop in Wadhurst - she was found at 8.30 on a Monday morning when the shop opened , her box was amongst others left that were full of donated goods for the shop - we have no idea how long she had been there.
Charity is a really sweet natured cat and would enhance any home, however she would like to be the only pet in the home.
For more info please email info@celiahammond.or with your contact phone number
12th Aug: Charity is still seeking a new home.....
12th Aug: Charity is a lovely cat but is still seeking a new home!
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Indoor Only Homes
We often have cats who are in need of indoor only homes to go to. Most of these cats will need homes in pairs.
Many people don't realise that we home indoor cats, but we often do. The cats pictured have all been lucky enough to find indoor homes but we do have a few others looking - pictures to be updated shortly
If we rescue a cat that has never been allowed out, then we would always try and find that cat an indoor home, simply because it would have absolutely no road sense at all, indeed they wouldn't know what a car was or the danger they propose. And on the other-side of the scale we would not home a cat that has had access to an outside space, to go and live indoors, this simply would be very frustrating to the cat in question.
SO IF YOU ALWAYS WANTED A RESCUE CAT, AND LIVE IN A FLAT OR A HOUSE WITH NO OUTSIDE SPACE PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US TO SEE IF WE HAVE ANY SUITABLE CATS AVAILABLE.
The Five Oldies!
These cats came into our care due to a relationship breakdown.
CHLOE 15 years Black (Pictured with Paddy bottom right) "Loves Cuddles and fish Likes dogs and climbing trees".
PADDY: 13 years Black Daughter of Chloe but best friends with Tom " Big softie, scared of her own shadow but loves cuddling up with Tom"
NANCY Longhaired Tabby 9 years Very friendly! " Taken in as a stray and hates doorbells and men wearing boots, loves cuddles and fruitcake"
BERTIE Son of Nancy 9 years Black " Loves cuddles and is a lap cat"
TOM 14 years Ginger and White Very friendly! Best friends with Paddy "Loves sitting in the sunshine, hates dogs!"
Telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number.
Nougat
Special home needed for FIV positive cat.
A big beautiful cat with a personailty to match! This truly lovely boy came in via to us from a local vet having been taken in by another rescue to be euthanised. Nougat appears to be in the peak of health and his FIV + status was only discovered because of ROUTINE screening and policy at the other rescue centre and not due to any health concerns.
Please click the link below for info on homing FIV+ cats
Information on FIV cats
Telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number.
Bazoo
Living as a stray under the hedgerow of a lovely secluded garden, Bazoo was out in all the snow this year. She was first seen as she was eating bread put out for the birds.
Such a lovely cat she must has once been an adored pet. Bazoo is about 6 years old and would suit almost any home providing there was a safe garden away from busy roads.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Mr. Tibbs - GREAT NEWS MR TIBBS HAS NOW BEEN HOMED
Mr Tibbs had arrived with us as his owner has sadly had to move into residential care.
He is around 11 years young and is healthy, happy boy with the most loving nature and beautiful blue eyes. We feel Mr Tibbs would be best suited to a home without young children or other pets.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
SHORTAGE OF TOWELS, BEDDING & SCRATCHING POSTS.
We are running short of small clean blankets and towels of all sizes at all our centres. If you live close to any of our centres or Head Office, and have blankets or towels you could donate, please do drop them in. However, we are not able to accept duvets larger than doubles or any pillows.
If you have any unwanted cat scratch posts they would be greatfully recieved by our rescued cats. Thank you.
Eclipse and Jacob
Eclipse and Jacob came in for rehoming along with thirteen other cats.
They have been waiting for a home since they were just a few months old and are now a year old!
They are sweet, mischievous boys but a little shy with strangers. We think that they are possibly being overlooked because they are just plain black and white.
They are seeking a home together and they love other cats.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Nimba
Nimba was living stray at a local caravan park, having seemingly been left behind.
Poor little Nimba came to us with large puncture wounds in her abdomen, thought to be a dog bite and also had an airgun pellet in her chest.
She has now recovered from her injuries.
Nimba is desperately friendly and just can't get enough attention.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Basil
Basil was a stray who was rescued by another animal charity.
He initially was very scared and they thought he was feral he also tested F.I.V positive as part of a routine screening and we were asked to take him on.
Basil has rapidly revealed that he is not feral and he loves a fuss now!
For more information about F.I.V please click the link below:
Information on FIV cats
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
12th Aug: Baby Orca
12th Aug: Ten week old Baby Orca was brought into us a week ago after being found at a hunt kennels! She was thought to be a feral kitten but there were no signs of the rest of a litter or mother.
She arrived with us a week ago, very frightened and thin but she is putting on weight nicely and is the most gentle and laid back kitten any of the Sanctuary has ever met!
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Bernard
Bernard, Big, blue, bold and loving!
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Mango
Mango has come in for rehoming along with siblings Chilli and Bonnie, however Mango doesn't really seem to like them!
Updates to follow soon....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Bonnie and Chilli
Bonnie and Chilli came in for rehoming along with sibling Mango, unfortunately Mango is not to happy with Bonnie and Chilli at the moment.
Updates to follow soon....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
12th Aug: Two Sisters
12th Aug: New arrivals! We are currently trying to make friends with these two shy sisters.
Updates on their progress to follow soon.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Lorretta
12th Aug: more info to follow soon....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Lindy, Jasper and Emmett.
Lindy (tabby) is seeking a home along with her two sons - Jasper and Emmett.
More info to follow soon.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
The Hurstmonceaux cats
Sixteen cats were rescued after their elderly owner could no longer cope.
In total she had 30 cats - the rest were taken in by the RSPCA.
These cats have never been outdoors, they were very thin on arrival but are now gaining weight.
The cats having been used to just one person are a bit shy so will require patience and understanding as they settle into new homes.
They are seeking homes in pairs and are suitable for indoor only homes.
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
Nova
12th Aug; More info about Nova to follow shortly...
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: More info to follow soon....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: More info to follow shortly.....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: more info to follow soon...
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: More info to follow shortly....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: Tom an elderly Gent in need of love.
Tom is 19 years old and is looking for a lovely retirement home. A real gentle cat he would make a lovely addition to any family. For information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: More info to follow shortly
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: More info to follow shortly....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
13th Aug: More info to follow shortly....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
20th Aug: more info to follow shortly....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
20th Aug: more info to follow shortly...
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
20th Aug: More info to follow shortly...
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
20th Aug: more info to follow shortly...
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
20th Aug: More info to follow shortly....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
20th Aug: more info to follow shortly....
For more information telephone 01424 882198 or email us at: info@celiahammond.org including a contact phone number please
Photo kindly taken by volunteer photographer Matthew Lemon http://www.matthewlemon.com/
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