Strays of the Month - Canning Town, London
CANNING TOWN BRANCH
151-153 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HQ
Tel: 020 7474 8811 (Weekdays, 9am - 5.30pm)
Email: canningtown@celiahammond.org
On this page we feature some of the animals in our care who really deserve a new, loving home, but who have so far been overlooked.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 from the Canning Town Clinic in areas adjacent to this rescue centre, i.e. all 'E' postcodes (E1 to E18), 'RM' postcodes as far as Chafford Hundred, all 'IG' postcodes, also N1, N4, N5, N7, N16 and N17.
If you are outside CHAT's catchment areas, and wish to adopt a rescue cat, find a rescue centre near you at: catchat.org
FEBRUARY 2010
HOMES NEEDED!!!
Canning Town Branch is continuing to be inundated on a daily basis with calls to rescue stray and unwanted cats and is full to capacity - as fast as we rehome the animals in our care more arrive, it is a constant battle to manage to find space to accommodate them all.
It is now late kitten season but we are still taking in slightly bigger kittens 3, 4 and 5 months old and their mum's.
We have lots of lovely young adult cats and a few elderly cats needing new homes, there are more cats that are not yet featured on our web page so get in touch and see if we have that special companion for you!
Following our appeal for volunteer photographers to help with taking photo's of cats at Canning Town Branch to be featured on this webpage we were very pleased to receive three offers of help!
Sunniva Molvaer has very kindly been in and met our cats and taken some beautiful photo's of them, the photos with 'SM' in the corner were taken by Sunniva and some are now featued on this page. Sunniva has offered that for anyone rehoming one of the animals she has photographed she would be very happy to send them a high quality copy of their new pets photo. Sunniva has also posted the cats photo's on her blog: (http://cynosurephotography.blogspot.com/)
We think Sunniva's photo's of our rescue cats are really stunning. Sunniva is a student photographer and now visits Canning Town Branch every weekend to take these beautiful photographs of our cats.
Shortage of towels and bedding
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 or pillows.
Got a Question?
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.
SAM 5th FEB: HOMED!
15th JAN: NEW ARRIVAL:
Sam has endured a horrendous ordeal and we are all hoping that he will pull through.
Sam is a tame kitten who was deliberately thrown down a rubbish chute at a tower block into a communal waste skip.
The skip was emptied by a compactor lorry which then drove to a local waste transfer site where the contents were tipped out onto the ground.
A digger was then used to shovel the waste across the ground where to the drivers horror a tabby kitten staggered out of the rubbish.
He was brought straight to our veterinary clinic where it is clear that he has suffered a blow to the head, he is being treated and we are all desperately hoping that he will recover.
Sam's fur absolutely stank of rubbish, we think that he may have spent a couple of days in the communal skip.
Updates on Sam's progress to follow.....
18th JAN: We are pleased to report that Sam is making good progress, we were worried that he was blind, but he can now see and is bruising and swelling is subsiding. More progress reports to follow soon.....
To enquire about Sam, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
18th Jan: 72 hours later, and after treatment, Sam is showing some signs of improvement and seems to be regaining his sight after his head trauma.
He is not quite "with it" at the moment, though, and we need to wait and see to what extent he will regain all his faculties.
30th Jan: Sam and new friend.....
UPDATE 30th JAN: Sam is continuing to make progress, although he is not 100% fully recovered. It may be that he will require an indoor only home but a little more time will tell.
Meanwhile Sam has a new friend - an 8 week old female kitten and they will be seeking a new home together.
Further updates on Sam's progress to follow soon.....
UPDATE 5th FEB: GOOD NEWS SAM AND HIS NEW FRIEND HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
KATIE PRIORITY - 20th JAN: URGENTLY NEEDS A HOME NOW AS AN ONLY CAT!
Katie was living as a stray struggling to survive with an old badly healed fractured hip when she gave birth to a litter of kittens in a garden.
Katie and her kittens were cared for in a foster home. Katie was a very good mum and has reared her kittens , we had intended to home her with two of them but since having her operation to fix her leg she unusually turned against her kittens and the decision was taken to rehome her as an only cat.
Katie's fosterer tells us: "Katie is a very, very sweet and friendly young cat.
She is fully recovered and enjoys the outdoors and playing. However, I would think it best she not go to a home with young children."
JAN 20th: A NEW UPDATE FROM KATIE'S FOSTER CARER: Katie has been with me now since June last year! As much as I love her I really need to get her rehomed now! Katie and my own cat Tippi really do not get on well. I think Katie is getting bullied by one of the local toms and she then takes it out on Tippi. She is also determined to be number 1 in my affections and has succeeded in taking over my bedroom (and bed) as her territory. This is a real shame for Tippi who used to sleep next to me at night and now won't even come up the stairs.
First thing in the morning Katie waits for me to stir and then appears by my head demanding I give her a head rub whilst she purrs her heart out. Only when she has had a good 5 minutes attention does she try to get me to feed her. She then waits for me to put food out for the birds so she can go outside to watch the squirrels eat it (fortunately she has never tried to catch one). She is a super cat and will make someone a lovely companion but as the only cat in the household.
To enquire about Katie, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
PEEWEE
15th Jan: Peewee is a friendly 5-6 month old Jack Russell Puppy.
He was found in an empty locked park. We put a notice on the gate asking if anyone had lost him, that was 10 days ago and no one has contacted us so Peewee is seeking a new home.
Peewee likes people and dogs he also likes cats, initially he likes to try and play with cats but then soon loses interest. He would be suitable for a home with cats that were used to dogs, he would also make an ideal pet for a family with children.
To enquire about Peewee, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
MARVIN
Marvin is a large , very friendly male cat.
He is approx 4 years old and was left behind by students when they moved.
Marvin is seeking a home with a garden.
If you want a cat with plenty of character then Marvin is the cat for you, all the staff at Canning Town think he is just great!
To enquire about Marvin, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
EDDIE AND LUTHER 1st FEB: HOMED!
Eddie and Luther are four month old brothers they were rescued from Fords at Dagenham where our rescue team are busy neutering and returning and rehoming feral and stray cats that live at the site.
Eddie and Luther are really sweet and are pretty confident with people considering that they were stray kittens.
They will require an adult home or with sensible older children but will soon become lap cats.
Eddie and Luther would like a home with a garden and a cat flap.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS WE HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Eddie and Luther, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
FORD
Ford is a large male cat approx 3 years old, he was living as a stray at Fords car manufacturers in Dagenham.
Ford is a little shy but enjoys a cuddle with people he trusts.
An adult home with a garden is sought for Ford.
To enquire about Ford, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
MAISIE 1st FEB: HOMED!
Maisie was found dumped in a basket outside a car showroom.
Maisie is a friendly cat approx 4-5 years old.
She is not at all happy being with us and really needs a new home.
As we don't know anything about her previous life she is seeking a new home with a garden.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS MAISIE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Maisie, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
PEACHES AND PIXIE (fostered)
Peaches is a friendly young mum who is seeking a home with her daughter Pixie.
Pixie was born without upper eyelids, this resulted in her fur scratching her eyes every time she blinked, her eyes were really sore. Pixie has had an operation to temporarily roll back the skin above her eyes. When she is bigger she will require another operation to create two upper eyelids.
Our vets will perform this operation but in the meantime Peaches and Pixie are ready to go to a new home.
Update 18th Nov: Pixie has had an operation to try and create upper eyelids but it has not been totally successful, she is now waiting for a second operation by an eye specialist.
Update 13th Jan: Pixie and Peaches are still in need of a home but are now being fostered due to delays in being able to arrange Pixie's second eye surgery. Updates to follow........
To enquire about Peaches and Pixie, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
ANGEL, AMY, ALICE, ANNIE, AMELIA, ABBIE, YASSA, SHADY AND NISHI - PRIORITY
Also known as 'Pen One' cats.
Nine friendly cats who have been at Canning Town branch for a number of months and are priority for rehoming before this years kitten season commences.
Angel, Alice, Amy, Annie, Amelia and Abbie have been with us since May '09. They came in as part of a family of 23 kittens and six adult cats that came in at very short notice because their owner was emigrating the next day.
They are still young cats and have spent too long waiting for new homes. They are friendly but seek adult homes or with older children.
This is Amelia and Abbie.
Angel, Alice, Amy, Annie, Amelia, Abbie are seeking homes in pairs.
Those that we have had since kittens would be suitable for indoor only homes, the others seek homes with gardens.
Yassa, Shady and Nishi came to us in September when their owner was sent to Prison.
Yassa (fluffy black/white) is a really friendly cat he just loves cuddles and really enjoys having a fuss made of him.
Shady (black/white) and Nishi (tortie) are also beautiful friendly healthy young cats.
They would ideally love a new home as a trio.
UPDATE 8th Feb: GOOD NEWS Amelia and Abbie have found a new home!
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
GEORGE AND ELLA
This pair of cats are seeking a new home together.
George and Ella are both very nervous, they came to us seperately but now snuggle up together.
George is from the Holiday Inn in Kensington where he had been living in the gardens and was feed by an American Airlines hostess who regulary stayed there when she flew in from Los angeles.
Ella was another frightened little stray who was living all by herself.
With a lot of work and patience and the right person they would be suitable for a home, but it may take weeks or even months before they will be really responsive to people.
Updates on their progress to follow...
Update 3rd June: George and Ella are still very nervous and we think they would be better suited to a semi-feral home such as a stables, smallholding or large garden. They will require good quality regular food and dry shelter but will act as a rodent patrol in return.
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
SILVER AND FRIENDS
Silver is a feral cat, he was rescued along with other members of his family.
They were living stray on a housing estate in Bethnal Green scavenging food from bins.
Now neutered they are seeking new outdoor homes in pairs or more, they would be ideal for stables, smallholdings, farms, even large country gardens. They require dry shelter and regular good quality food but will earn their keep as an effective rodent patrol.
We rehome feral cats in rural areas surrounding London. We deliver the cats to you and help with settling them in, we also provide follow up support as required for the rest of the cats lives.
To enquire about Silver and friends, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
MUM AND KITTENS
This very nervous mum has four kittens: two black kittens, a black/white and a tabby/white.
The kittens are all very friendly.
Update 26th Nov: Two kittens have found a new home, a black and the black/white are still seeking a new home also their very shy mum.
To enquire about these kittens, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
SPENCER AND MIFF
Spencer a 8-9 month old cat, came to us with his two siblings after they had been rescued from a housing estate where they were living as strays.
We tried to home them as a trio, but after several weeks no one had offered them a home and we agreed to split them.
Spencer was feeling rather lonely so we have paired him up with a young white female cat. Miff is a similar age and was originally a stray who was rescued from a balcony that she was living on. Miff is quite shy.
An understanding adult home is sought for these two.
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
Got a Question?
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.
FATTY 1st FEB: HOMED!
Fatty was living as a stray, her feeders have moved and taken another stray with them to their new home but are unsure that they can take on Fatty as well.
We will know very soon if Fatty is going to need a new home.
Update 30th Jan: Fatty is till with us and needs a home.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS FATTY HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Fatty, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
BIJOU, PEANUT AND DOODLE
Bijou (black mum) is a shy cat, she was living as a stray with her two kittens - Peanut and Doodle, they are much more confident.
Ideally it would be lovely if they could find a new home together.
To enquire about Bijou, Peanut and Doodle, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
FLUFF
A 3-4 year old friendly female.
Fluff would like a home as the only cat as she would be very happy to have her new home for herself!
Update 20th Jan: Fluff has been waiting for a home for 3 months and is really getting fed up, please help!
To enquire about Fluff, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
1st Dec:
This ginger female cat was living stray in someone's garden, they caught her kittens and found new homes for them.
We were then contacted and asked to neuter her, we caught her and she has now been neutered. We were hoping that she would turn out to be friendly and could be reunited with one of her kittens however at the moment she is behaving like a feral cat!
Updates on her progress to follow soon.....
12th Dec: This cat is clearly feral and has now been added to another group of feral cats that we have seeking new homes.
To enquire about this cat, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
DANDY
Dandy was found on the street in a pitiful condition, he was weak, his fur was falling out and he was emaciated.
With some T.L.C, proper food and care his fur is now growing back and he is gaining weight.
Dandy is a loving friendly cat.
Update 9th Jan; Dandy has been diagnosed with a food intolerance and requires a special prescription diet which can be obtained from ourselves or any veterinary surgery.
Dandy is seeking an indoor only home.
To enquire about Dandy, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
JAMES
James is a lovely cat who was brought in to us as a stray.
James has an over active thyroid gland and is currently on medication to stabilise this condition. Over active thyroid glands are very common condition in cats and symptoms include ravenous appetite yet the cat loses weight.
Once his condition is under control our Vets are planning to surgically remove the enlarged part of his thyroid gland so that James does not need to remain on medication long term.
To enquire about James, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
MUM AND KITTEN 1st FEB: HOMED!
When this mum cat found herself stray and heavily pregnant she sought refuge in a Council yard store shed using a broken window to get in and out.
She is seeking a new home together with her last kitten. Mum is slightly shy but her kitten is super friendly.
A caring home with a garden and cat flap is sought for this pair.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS THESE TWO HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about this mum and her baby, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
Got a Question?
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.
NOODLE AND SPAGHETTI 1st FEB: HOMED!
Noodle and Spaghetti are approx 6 months old brother and sister.
They were rescued from Fords at Dagenham where our rescue team are busy neutering and returning and rehoming a large number of stray cats.
Noodle and Spaghetti are quite friendly once they get to know you and are seeking a new home together. They would appreciate having eventual access to a garden via a cat flap.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS WE HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Noodle, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
COCO, MUFFIN AND COOKIE 8th FEB: HOMED!
This is Coco and her son - Muffin and daughter - Cookie.
Coco was living stray in some gardens trying to raise her young kittens.
We were called in to rescue them by kind householders who were feeding them.
One of our rescue team attended at 7 a.m at feeding team so that he could catch the kittens by tempting them with some tasty food as they were too shy to just pick up.
As Coco and her three kittens approached to everyones horror a fox dashed out and snatched a kitten and ran off with it out of sight. Nothing could be done, the kitten was gone.
Eventually a distressed Coco and her two remaining kittens were captured and brought to safety.
We would like to reassure anyone reading this that foxes are rarely a risk to a healthy adult cat and will usually back down confronted by an adult cat. Young kittens and frail elderly adult cats are a target for hungry foxes who cannot easily find alternative food. This is one reason we always tell people adopting kittens from us to keep them indoors only until 6 months old so that they are of a size to not be an easy target.
Coco is a friendly but quiet mum cat who enjoys sitting on peoples laps, her kittens are a little shy but can be handled easily and are quickly getting used to us.
They are seeking a home as a trio. A home with a garden is sought.
UPDATE 8th FEB: GOOD NEWS THESE THREE HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Coco, Muffin and Cookie, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
PANSY, PENNY AND PATSY
Mum, Pansy is a lovely friendly pet cat, we received a call from a woman to say that her elderly mother could no longer cope with caring for Pansy and her two kittens.
We collected them and were shocked to discover that Pansy is actually 8 years old! - who knows how many kittens she has had over the years?
She is of course now neutered by C.H.A.T and is seeking a new home together with her last two daughters. Penny and Patsy are 4 months old and are friendly kittens.
A home with a garden is sought for this family.
To enquire about Pansy, Penny and Patsy, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
SAMSON 1st FEB: HOMED!
New arrival, Samson is a young male cat who was found stray at a hospital.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS SAMSON HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Samson, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
SNEAKY
Sneaky is a friendly young female cat. She had been living as a stray for several months. A woman was kindly feeding her but couldn't keep her permanently.
Sneaky is a calm and affectionate cat.
A home with a garden is sought for Sneaky.
To enquire about Sneaky, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
ROSIE - 3rd FEB - HOMED!
Rosie was living as a stray, she was reported to us because her eye was really badly damaged.
We took her in, but her eye could not be saved.
We actually managed to trace her owner who just said they thought she was dead and didn't want her any more!
Rosie is a really sweet natured middle aged cat who deserves a loving new home.
UPDATE 3rd FEB: GOOD NEWS ROSIE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Rosie, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
TWO KITTENS - TORTIE AND BLACK/WHITE
These two 5-6 month old female kittens came in for rehoming because their owners no longer wanted them.
The black/white kitten is quite shy but the tortie kitten is really lively, playful and friendly.
They are seeking a patient, caring and understanding adult home where the black/white kitten will be allowed a little time to gain trust in people.
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
THOMAS 1st FEB: HOMED!
Thomas is an adorable 5 month old kitten.
He was found sitting in an open cat bed (not a cat carrying basket) on the pavement outside a closed pet shop!
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS THOMAS HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Thomas, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
KURT AND PRETZEL 1st FEB: HOMED!
Kurt and Pretzel are 7 months old and are brother and sister.
They came to us for rehoming along with their mother, father and a litter of younger kittens after their owners rang to tell us they were moving the following morning and could not take any of them with them.
They are new arrivals and Kurt is a little overwhelmed by the disruption, he is a friendly cat and purrs when he is stroked but initially at the moment he appears a little scared. Pretzel is a friendly young cat.
They are seeking a home together.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS KURT AND PRETZEL HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about Kurt and Pretzel, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
KITTENS 1st FEB: HOMED!
These two female kittens came in with their siblings, parents and older brother an sister when their owners rang us to say they were moving the following morning.
Both kittens have an unusual birth deformity, each has one very short front leg, they effectively have three legs each.
They are adorable friendly kittens, the tortie just flops in your arms when she is held.
They would be suitable for an indoor only home due to their physical deformity.
UPDATE 1st FEB: GOOD NEWS WE HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
DANDY, OSCAR AND SOCKS 8th FEB: HOMED!
Dandy, Oscar and Socks are 14- 15 week old male kittens.
They are a little shy so patient adult homes will be required.
UPDATE 8th FEB : GOOD NEWS THESE THREE HAVE FOUND A NEW HOME!
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
30th Jan: Tabby/white and Brindle - more info to follow shortly...
30th Jan: More info about these two friendly adult cats to follow shortly......
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
FERALS
Five feral cats (-one is hiding).
These feral cats were previously living at a bus garage.
They are seeking a rural outdoor home such as a farm, smallholding or stables. They will need dry shelter, such as acess to a haybarn and regular good quality food but will earn their keep as a rodent patrol.
We can rehome to Essex, Kent or Sussex. Cats are initially delivered in a holding pen to settle them in and we provide lots of support and advice.
To enquire about these cats, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
ERNIE
Ernie was a stray who was found covered in Diesel and was in a poor condition.
He has now made a full recovery and is a friendly young cat.
A home with a garden is sought for Ernie.
To enquire about Ernie, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
1st Feb: New arrival....
1st Feb: New arrival, more info to follow shortly.....
1st Feb:
1st Feb; More info to follow shortly....
TIM TIM
Tim Tim's 92 year old owner died and the people clearing out his owners flat shut Tim Tim outside in the freezing weather and abandoned him.
He is an older cat and is quite shy but is continuing to get used to us.
To enquire about Tim Tim, or to find out about other animals at Canning Town, please telephone 0207 474 8811 or send CHAT an email [Please include a contact phone number]
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