celia hammond animal trust

Celia Hammond Animal Trust is with Riverside Veterinary Surgery - Grays.

5 days ago

Over recent months, we have seen a heartbreaking number of stray and unwanted cats coming into our clinic with mouths in truly appalling condition. Many have been living on the street with severe dental disease for years, suffering silently and struggling to eat, until they were reported to us. Dental procedures are often one of the biggest barriers to rehoming older cats.

This is why we are enormously grateful to Marta and her wonderful team at Riverside Vets, for performing 14 dentals, free of charge for CHAT. Several of these cats needed full mouth extractions. Thanks to this extraordinary gesture of kindness, some of these cats have already gone on to do what every rescue cat deserves, find loving homes where they can enjoy the comfort, care and security they were denied for so long.

Double tap to help us send a heartfelt thank you to Marta, Sinead and the rest of the amazing veterinary team at Riverside, for standing beside us and helping some of the most vulnerable cats in our care when they needed it most.

Images show four of the cats who received their dental work and are now looking for their forever homes within our Canning Town catchment area; Teddy, Levi, Chuck and Hopeful. Please send an email to helloadoptions@celiahammond.org to register your interest.

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6 days ago

Happy Adoption Thursday 🐾

“Kasper (formerly Snow) was adopted from Celia Hammond Canning Town in August 2025, and he has been an absolute hoot ever since.

His personality is really starting to shine through now, one minute he’s crazily dashing around the house hunting ping pong ball ‘prey’, and the next he’s fast asleep in the most bizarre cloud-formation sleeping positions imaginable.

He brings so much joy and laughter into our home every single day, and we absolutely adore him xx"

It’s always so special seeing once-shy rescue cats grow into confident, happy little characters in their new homes. And honestly… how fantastic are these photos?! We think we might need the name of Kasper’s photographer 📸🐾

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1 week ago

Last Thursday, we received a call from a man renovating an old car that had been sitting untouched for years. When he opened the bonnet, he got quite the surprise.
First, a black cat shot out past him in panic. Then, tucked deep inside the engine bay beneath tarpaulin and leaves, were four tiny fluffy kittens huddled together. 🐾

Although mum had clearly thought she’d found a safe place to give birth, a car hidden away in the corner of a yard, it was actually an extremely busy environment, with cars and lorries moving around constantly, making it a very dangerous place to raise her babies.

Poor mum was terrified, and for three days we tried everything we could to bring her to safety. Food, treats, warm milk, but this clever girl waited until long after we’d left before sneaking out to eat.

Yesterday morning, after hours of searching and still no sign of mum, we feared something may have happened to her. With the kittens needing warmth and feeding, we made the difficult decision to bring them back to our Greenacres sanctuary, while continuing the search for mum.

While Carolyn headed back to settle and feed the kittens, Sarah stayed behind and continued searching late into the night.

Then finally, at 10pm, mum was spotted and safely caught.

The moment she saw her babies, she immediately relaxed and began washing and feeding them. It was incredibly special to witness.

Today, the whole little family is safe together. Mum is still frightened and unsure, but she’s finally somewhere warm and secure, and she and her kittens can now look forward to a much safer future.

Moments like this make every long day, worry, and sleepless night worthwhile.

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2 weeks ago

So… last weekend we received a desperate call from a shoe shop in Barking 🐾

What staff had discovered were 12 kittens stuck in an unused tank in the loft. The staff had no idea they were there and were incredibly helpful once discovered, doing everything they could to assist us. They begged us to step in, as no one else was able to help. Though we are full to capacity, there was no way we could walk away from this.

These kittens had never seen daylight.
Born and trapped at the bottom of a tank they couldn’t escape from.
Soaked in urine and faeces.
Breathing in strong ammonia.
The smell was unbelievable.

They were frightened, overwhelmed… and in urgent need of help.

This has been a huge task. Our Canning Town rescue team have been going back every single day this week, setting traps, checking cameras, and catching more cats each time. We had no idea how many were there, but we couldn’t bear the thought of leaving any behind.

Alongside the 12 kittens, we have so far captured 4 females and 4 males.

At one point, we had three cats in two traps… and another waiting to go in. The cats themselves were that desperate for help.

Now the next stage. Each kitten and cat has had a desperately needed wash and clean, a full check over, and is receiving veterinary care. The focus now is recovery, and most importantly, neutering so no kittens are born into these conditions again.

This rescue has already cost at least £2,500 and counting.

With so many cats and kittens now in our care from this rescue, alongside all the others already with us, the demand on our team and resources is constant.

If you’re able to support us at this time, whether that’s kitten food, help towards veterinary care for all the cats involved, or any donation at all, we would be incredibly grateful 💙 The donation button is attached or in our bio

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2 weeks ago

Happy Adoption Thursday🐾
 
Tissues at the ready for this one… 💛
 
“My beloved late husband David’s love of cats led to meeting the remarkable Celia Hammond. During the rescue of over 180 cats from what became the QEII Olympic Park, Dave and his brother welcomed Celia into their smokehouse with hot teas and mountains of chocolate.
 
At the same time, they were caring for a pregnant feral cat, Maddie, giving her a safe, warm place by the boiler. Celia later took Maddie and her kittens into her care… but Dave was adamant she would come back to us, and she did, joining our other rescue cats, Barney and Wally. The three of them were the most loving companions.
 
Years later, after saying goodbye to them, we only lasted six months without cats before returning to Canning Town… where we fell in love with sisters Pixie and Lotte. That was 15 years ago, and they are still the most wonderful companions.
 
During Dave’s illness, Lotte would stay by his side, walking with him in the garden and sitting with him in the sunshine. Their bond was something truly special.
 
Without Pixie and Lotte, life after losing Dave would have been even more difficult. They are not just pets, they are family.”
 
Denise & in loving memory of Dave 💛🐾
 
This story is such a special one for us. Dave wasn’t just a supporter, he was part of our history, and both Celia and the whole CHAT team hold him very close in our hearts.
 
From rescue, to companionship, to love that lasts a lifetime.... this is why we do what we do.
 
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2 weeks ago

Aperol is STILL waiting for her forever home… and honestly, she knows she shouldn’t be 😼

This stunning 6-year-old diva has bags of personality and absolutely knows her worth. She wants to be your best friend… on her terms. Affectionate, chatty, and full of character, Aperol will keep you entertained, but she’s not afraid to set boundaries… and yes, sometimes that includes the odd swipe if you don’t read the room!

Cattery life really isn’t her thing, and it’s likely not helping her show her best side. What she needs is an experienced, cat-savvy human who appreciates a strong personality, someone bold who isn’t put off by the occasional swipe and is happy to let her take the lead.

Aperol is looking for:
• An experienced, adult-only home
• No other pets (she wants you all to herself)
• A secure garden with cat flap access, away from busy roads

She’s bold, she’s sassy, and she’s got a lot to say for herself… but underneath it all is a girl who just needs the right person to understand her.

So… could you be Aperol’s forever? 😏🐾

If you think you could be her perfect match, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact our Greenacres Sanctuary 📞 01424 882198 #adoptdontshop #cat #cats_of_instagram #adoptme #divacat ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Hi everyone, it’s Rory here 🐾

Have you heard the news? We’re going to have some new cats available for sponsorship very soon!

Over the next couple of weeks, keep your eyes on our social media and website, we’ll be introducing you to some new faces joining the sponsorship family. I can’t wait for you to meet them… they’re a pretty special bunch (but don’t worry, I’m still the star).

If you’d like to sponsor one of our existing cats, including me 😼 you can do so here:
www.celiahammond.org/shop/

Stay tuned!
Rory🐾
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