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.
Lady, a 3 legged, 5-6 month old small mixed breed puppy is seeking a new home. A very friendly pup she loves cuddles and lap time and she loves playtime with other puppies and young dogs.
Lady recently came into our care as part of an unexpected rescue of a large number of small dogs in addition to a group of 12 cats that we had been asked to help with after their elderly owners pets had bred uncontrolled and the situation had "got out of hand".
Lady had suffered an unexplained injury to one of her front legs as a very young puppy leaving her missing her front left paw. Lady is currently being temporarily fostered by a member of staff but she needs a permanent home. “Lady is the snuggliest, cuddliest puppy! Lady absolutely loves playing with other young dogs and is very speedy on three legs when playing on grass in a local dog park, when she is running you would barely notice that she only has three and a half legs. Lady is slower when on a lead on the pavement and although currently being carried to and from the park in the longer term she may benefit from a dog pram or cart when taking her out. She sleeps through the night and is doing really well with her toilet training – she is a very good puppy! “
The perfect new home for Lady would be with another small young dog who she can play with. To give an idea of her size she weighs around 4.5kg. She is a real mix of breeds and looks to be mainly Poodle X Terrier possibly with some dachshund. Lady could live with dog confident cats, she has not previously been used to children but is very friendly and should be okay to live with kind children after careful introduction. She will need lots of human company and time and attention. Lady would like a home with direct access to a secure garden.
Lady has been vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated and will soon be neutered.
We will be carrying out a pre adoption home assessment with any homes offered and can consider homes in London, East Sussex, West Sussex, North Kent and parts of Surrey.
To enquire about Lady please email lewisham@celiahammond.org ... See MoreSee Less
This National Volunteer Week, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to the incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and compassion to help our rescue cats.
Our volunteers quietly show up, week after week, to feed, clean, cuddle, comfort, and care. Their dedication ensures that cats in our care receive not only the essentials, but love and dignity too. From socialising shy kittens to cleaning enclosures, supporting veterinary care for sick and recovering cats, and everything in between. We see you, and we are so grateful. 🙏🏼
To each and every one of our volunteers: thank you for the time you give, the care you show, and the hope you bring to each and every cat in our care.
📸 Pictured are some of our brilliant Canning Town volunteers.
If you’re interested in joining the volunteer team at our Canning Town clinic, they are currently recruiting! Please email your contact details to Sarahmazdon@celiahammond.com.
❤️Please join us in sending a special thank you to our volunteers by giving this post a like, it means the world to them (and us!).
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❤️Happy adoption❤️
"I adopted Thistle and Holly ( now Potato and Gus) from you in January and they have been just amazing. Both have their own personalities and have settled in perfectly. I feel so lucky that I got such amazing little cats, and can thank the care and love they got at Celia Hammond before I could find them and fall in love with them myself! You do incredible work, thank you ❤️"
~Lucy
Thinking about adopting? Have a quiet scroll through our website. The right cat has a way of standing out. Visit celiahammond.org to browse our brilliant cats looking for their second chance. ... See MoreSee Less
🐈⬛🐈⬛Dracula and Fang
Dracula and Fang are a fantastic 7-month-old brother and sister duo currently at our Canning Town Centre who are looking for their forever home. ❤️
Dracula is a sweet, playful boy who adores attention and is always on the lookout for his next toy or adventure. His affectionate nature makes him a joy to be around.
Fang is a spirited and energetic girl whose favorite thing in the world is playtime—especially wrestling matches with her brother! Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she never seems to run out of energy.
These two are inseparable and are looking for a loving home together. They would thrive in a home with a garden to explore, and they’re happy to live with children and other cats.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest.
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.
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.
If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
🎂Happy Birthday to Frank and Flo🎂
We received the sweetest update from Frank and Flo’s guardian as they approach their 3rd birthday:
“It’s almost Frank and Flo’s 3rd birthday! They are such happy little cats 🐱 In the last year, Flo has become a real lap cat – she always wants to be picked up and sit on your lap at all times. Frank is super affectionate as always, and they got another cat tree which is a big hit. They love each other so much and are the perfect little pair.”
~Georgia
💌 We love hearing how your rescue cats are getting on! If you’ve adopted from us, please do send us an update via Messenger – your stories brighten our days and help inspire more happy adoptions.
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"Their names are Henry and Leon , and they are my constant companions, show me unconditional love on a day-to-day basis and definitely help calm my household.
Henry is the one with the floppy ear he had a brother there with 2 floppy ears. They came from a house with 21 cats! We adopted them from your Canning Town Centre.
We’re so happy to have them with us xx" @HenryandLeon
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➡️BENJI AND PICKLE⬅️
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 the care of our Canning Town Rescue.
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 this perfect little pair. 🙏🏼
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.
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.
If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
🚨 Rescue Mission: We expected a simple job. What we walked into was shocking!
What started as a routine call turned into one of the most shocking rescue operations our team has ever encountered.
A man phoned our Canning Town reception asking for help moving his “12 cats” because he was relocating and they were too nervous for him to get them into baskets. But when our team arrived at the property, the truth was far worse.
The house was virtually derelict. The smell hit before the door even opened, years of urine and faeces soaked through the flooring. Furniture gone. Cats supposedly “contained in one room.” Except… there were none in sight.
Then we saw a trampoline propped against the wall. When we moved it, a wave of terrified cats came spilling out, fleeing into the back bathroom. We thought we’d struck lucky, a smaller space would be easier to capture the cats.
Except there was no toilet in the bathroom… just a hole where it had been. All 12 cats had escaped through that hole and disappeared under the floorboards.
We waited several hours for all of the cats to come out and was able to capture five of the cats that afternoon. We set traps overnight and returning the next day, we had captured the remaining seven cats.
Thinking we had all 12 cats, we were locking up and preparing to leave. We then heard a meowing from under the floorboards. We lifted one floorboard and found a mother and kitten crouched together in fear. Lifted another…and found six more eyes staring from the darkness under the floor. Then another floorboard lifted. And another.
In total: 24 adult cats, one kitten, and tragically, one deceased.💔
Our team returned daily for several days to check the food and litter trays to see if anything had evaded us. After ripping up all the floorboards we felt confident we had rescued them all. Now that all the cats have been removed, the home is teeming with rats and mice.
Twenty five traumatised cats are safe and in our care. They do appear to have been well-fed but every single one must be:
- Neutered
- Vaccinated
- Flea and worm treated
- Fully vet-checked
This is a massive and unexpected expense for our charity.
🙏🏼 Here’s how you can help:
- £50 covers neutering, vaccination, and vet checks for one cat
- £25 pays for flea and worm treatment, microchipping, and a full health assessment
- £10 helps feed a rescued cat for a week while they recover in our care.
Please, if you can, click the link and donate today to help us give these cats a chance at a clean, safe, and loving future.
📩 Donate here: cafdonate.cafonline.org/28254
If you’re not in a position to donate right now, you can still make a huge difference just by liking and sharing this post. Every share helps us reach more animal lovers who might be able to help. That support means the world to us, and to them. ❤️
Thank you for your continued support.
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"I adopted Thelma and Louise from your Canning Town branch in 2014. Sadly Thelma passed the rainbow bridge in 2015, but Louise is still with me going strong at 14 years old.
She truly rules my flat, and has a massively strong personality. She’s my best friend, and life is so full of joy with her by myself." ~Joe
➡️Your happy adoption stories mean the world to us. If you’ve welcomed a Celia Hammond cat into your home, share your photos via messenger with the words ‘happy adoption’ for a chance to be featured. ... See MoreSee Less