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.
Please help us build a dedicated rescue and rehoming centre, and secure the future of our Lewisham hub for decades to come
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A NEW RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE IN LEWISHAM
In October 2023, we were granted planning permission to redevelop the Friendly Street warehouse and former shop at the rear of our Lewisham site into a new rescue and rehoming centre.
Phases 1 and 2A of the project have been funded by legacy gifts. Phase 1 of the building works has already been completed and phase 2A works are to commence shortly. We are now fundraising to pay for phase 2B, the construction of the main two-storey building, and we really need your support in funding the next stage of this project.
Please donate whatever you can afford and help us continue caring for animals who need us most.
Celia Hammond Animal Trust
OFFICIAL PAGE Celia Hammond Animal Trust, UK. We rescue rehabilitate and re-home abandoned animals.
Behind every cat we save is a veterinary team working tirelessly to make it possible. But right now, we need more vets and veterinary nurses.
Every day, we receive heartbreaking calls from people desperate for help with treatment or surgery for their cats. Many have nowhere else to turn and are hoping we can step in.
We wish we could help them all, but the demand for our services has never been greater.
The reality is that our small veterinary teams at Lewisham and Canning Town are already working at full capacity, caring for the huge number of abandoned, stray and injured cats that come through our doors every single day.
That’s why we’re urgently looking to recruit more veterinary professionals to join the Celia Hammond Animal Trust.
Working with us is unlike any other veterinary role. Every day, you’ll make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable cats, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to improving feline welfare. It can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.
If you’re a vet looking for a new opportunity, or you know someone who is, we’d love to hear from you.
Please click on the link in the comment ➡️to apply! If this role isn't for you, sharing this post could help us reach the veterinary professional who'll help save the next cat in need. 💙
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💙 Because of you, we’ve raised £4,441.35! 💙
Thank you to everyone who celebrated Celia’s birthday by donating to the animals she has dedicated her life to rescuing.
Because of your incredible generosity, we’ll be purchasing both our new EPOC machine and oxygen concentrator this week - two vital pieces of equipment that will help us provide lifesaving care to countless animals for years to come.
Every extra pound raised will go directly towards the cats and kittens in our care. It will help provide food, enrichment, toys and all the little comforts that make such a difference while they wait for loving homes.
Celia was truly touched by your kindness, and knowing that so many people chose to celebrate her birthday by supporting this appeal was the greatest gift she could’ve asked for.
If you’d still like to make a birthday donation, there’s still time. Every gift, no matter the size, will help us continue rescuing, treating and caring for cats and kittens in need.
From all of us - especially Celia - thank you for making this birthday so special. 🐾
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Today is Celia’s birthday! 🎉 We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who chose to donate instead of sending gifts.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve already raised enough to buy our much-needed veterinary EPOC machine – amazing news!
Celia has been a little under the weather this week, so reaching our target was the perfect birthday surprise. As she said herself: “It’s the best birthday present I could have wished for.” 💙
If you’d still like to celebrate Celia’s birthday, there’s time to donate. Every extra pound will go directly towards the cats in our care, providing food, enrichment, cosy beds, toys and all the little comforts that make such a difference while they wait for loving homes.
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From survival…to safety. 💙
This poor battered, unneutered tomcat arrived at Greenacres Sanctuary yesterday, covered from head to tail in scratches, scars and scabs. The sad truth is, this is what happens to so many entire toms. They're out fighting, getting battered, chasing females and defending territory. It's a hard, brutal life, and this poor lad's body shows every bit of it.
After a much-needed dinner and a gentle clean-up, something changed in him. It’s as if he realised, perhaps for the first time in a very long time, that he was safe.
Before long, he couldn’t keep his little eyes open.
This is why we do what we do. Every frightened cat deserves the chance to rest, recover and know that they’re finally safe.
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🐾 Happy Adoption Thursday 🐾
“We adopted Mila (formerly Masha) nearly a year ago and she is undoubtedly the love of our lives and the queen of the house.
Her full time job is sleeping on the pink sofa with the occasional break to sit in the flowerbed or roll around on the concrete outside. She’s an avid watcher of nature and gardening programmes, especially anything with David Attenborough.
She is a very chatty cat and likes to make her presence known with a loud meow whenever she enters a room. She’s definitely not afraid to complain if her breakfast is late or if she’s not getting enough belly rubs!
The adoption process with CHAT was smooth from start to finish and you can tell everyone that works there really cares about what they do. We would recommend adopting from them in a heartbeat - we adore our new fluffy family member!” - Ian
We can't believe it's been nearly a year already - her chatty personality certainly sounds familiar too! We're delighted that Mila is living her best life as Queen of the house.
Thank you for your kind words about the adoption process and our team. Messages like yours mean so much to everyone here and remind us why we do what we do.
➡️Have you adopted from Celia Hammond Animal Trust? We’d love to hear from you! Send your photos via DM using the words “HAPPY ADOPTION” to share your update. 🐾 💙
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🎉 Today, Saturday 25th marks a very special occasion, Celia’s birthday ❤️ and this year is an especially meaningful one for Celia as the Celia Hammond Animal Trust marks its 40th year!
For four decades, Celia has dedicated her life to rescuing, treating and rehoming thousands upon thousands of animals. Even today, she remains at the heart of what we do, helping animals every single day.
If you know Celia, you’ll know she never wants birthday presents for herself. Instead, she asks that supporters consider giving a gift that will directly benefit the animals in our care.
This year, for Celia’s birthday, we’re hoping to raise £800 to replace one of our failing oxygen concentrators before it lets us down completely. This is a vital piece of equipment used every single day in routine and emergency surgeries. Replacing it will help us continue providing safe, life-saving treatment for the animals who need us most.
We know £800 is a big ask, when everyone is feeling the pinch. However, if, just if, we could stretch to raising £3,750, we would instead be able to purchase a Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyser (EPOC) for our Canning Town Veterinary Clinic.
If we could get both, then Celia would be over the moon!
This EPOC machine is a remarkable, small but mighty piece of equipment that provides critical blood test results in just 1-3 minutes, allowing our vets to diagnose and begin treatment faster for seriously ill and injured animals, giving them the very best chance of recovery.
The greatest gift you could give Celia is helping us continue the work she’s devoted her life to, giving the helpless and homeless animals she cares so much about the care, compassion and chance of a better life.
➡️Please click on the donate button, alternatively click on the link in the 1st comment below or in the bio.
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🐈⬛ GIVE A BLACK CAT A HOME 🐈⬛
Old myths, misconceptions and less-than-perfect photos have all contributed to black cats being overlooked in animal rescue. This is often referred to as the dreaded ‘Black Cat Syndrome.’
But to us, they’re just as affectionate, playful, loving and deserving as every other cat in our care.
These are only a few of the gorgeous black felines at our Lewisham clinic that are all hoping that their forever family is out there:
VENUS - A friendly female cat approximately 18 months old. Initially, she was very shy but has warmed up to us here. She has a lovely purr and enjoys being gently stroked. An adult home with garden access is sought after for Venus.
THOR - A quiet, affectionate middle aged male who came in as a stray. Thor would suit an adult home with a garden. He is now neutered, microchipped and has recently had some dental work done.
FAITH - A very sweet 2 year old female cat who came into our care because her owner was leaving the country and couldn’t take her with them. Faith has previously been used to living in a family home with other cats and garden access.
JACKSON - A slightly shy but absolutely lovely male who is starting to enjoy a little fuss. He came to us as a stray, estimated to be 5 years old, suffering with a few scratch wounds. Now healed and neutered, Jackson is seeking an adult home with a garden.
MRS SOHI - A very sociable 10 year old female who came into our care because her owners unexpectedly had to move abroad to care for elderly relatives. She would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a ‘lap cat’ type cat. An adult home with garden access is sought after, where she is the only pet.
If you would like to enquire about any of these cats, please email lewisham@celiahammond.org 🖤
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Finished reading? Don’t bin it - our cats still need it! 🗞️
Our rescue cats get through piles of newspapers every day. We use them to line their pens before adding bedding on top, helping to keep their spaces clean. All Celia Hammond Animal Trust centres would love your donations, but our Lewisham centre is especially in need of newspapers right now.
Drop off your newspapers and help give them a second life. Thank you!
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A huge thank you to the amazing team from the londonfirebrigade in Deptford for popping into our Lewisham clinic on Thursday with such a generous donation! 🚒
A special shout out to Rebecca, who organised the collection. Rebecca’s cat, Cosmic, was once a patient with us after deciding some foam looked like a tasty snack (spoiler: it wasn’t!). Thankfully, Cosmic made a full recovery and we’re so touched that Rebecca chose to support our work in return.
Every donation helps us continue giving animals in need the care they deserve, so thank you to everyone who contributed!
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