Olivia and Kittens

Olivia and her four tiny kittens were rescued in February from inside a ceiling void at a community centre. Olivia a pregnant stray had found her way in to the building and sought safety in the ceiling space to give birth to her kittens.

Staff at the centre became aware of squeaking noises and investigated discovering Olivia and her kittens.  They contacted us for help and our rescue staff safely removed them from the ceiling.  Since being rescued the family have been cared for in one of our wonderful volunteer foster homes and are now ready for new homes.

Their foster carer has told us that "The only problem with this little family is that as they get bigger, it’s hard to fit them all in your lap at the same time!

Olivia, mum, is very sweet. She’s a little timid and does hide when there are loud noises or she’s a bit uncertain but she loves a fuss. She’s only a baby herself but has raised some super chunky kittens. She’s semi long haired and a very pretty, petite cat who is just starting to show her nature as her kittens need her less.

Toby (B&W, black chin, DSLH, M) the biggest and friendliest of a ridiculously friendly bunch. He can’t bear to see a lap and not climb into it. If you’re not sitting down, he’ll climb up your legs for a fuss, and will happily sit on your shoulder playing with your hair. - RESERVED!

Viola (all black, DSLH, F) is the only girl and is a big foodie. While her brothers are climbing up your legs for a fuss, she’ll be nose down in her food bowl so she can have some solo fuss when she’s finished and her brothers are still eating. She’s a tiny bit more independent and likes to snooze in her little wicker swing.

Orsino (B&W, tux, DSH, M) is a simple sort, the only short haired kitten he is still quite fluffy and is a proper tuxedo with a cute black splodge in the middle of his white tummy. He’s probably the most chilled of them all and happy to just go with the flow. Usually found at the bottom of the kitten pile with at least one brother on top of him. A total teddy bear.

Sebastian (B&W, white chin, DSLH, M) just wants to be wherever you are. He supervises everything you do, from cleaning his litter box to watching tv. He’s the smallest and gentlest but adores attacking his scratching post and sitting at the top to swat whoever else wants to climb." - RESERVED!

We are ideally seeking homes for Olivia with two kittens and a pair of kittens.  We do now have a home going to meet two kittens so its Olivia and two - yet to be decided which two, still seeking a home.

UPDATE 14th APRIL: GOOD NEWS TOBY AND SEBASTIAN HAVE A NEW HOME TO GO TO!

To enquire about Olivia and her kittens please email lewisham@celiahammond.org

ADOPTION PROCESS:

Because our cats are rescued we do like to meet potential adopters this can either be at your home (home visit) or via a video call e.g WhatsApp this is an informal visit to provide advice about caring for cats or kittens e.g health care, feeding, settling in and also an opportunity for us to feel reassured that you could provide a good home.

Following a successful home assessment we can make an appointment for you to come and meet our cats.

We are prioritising homes that are local to our centres. Lewisham Branch Homing catchment area: All SE London and BR (Bromley) postcodes. Also N.Kent (Welling, Bexley, Sidcup, Swanley, Dartford), Croydon and SW London (SW8, SW9, SW2, SW11, SW4, SW12, SW16) If you can offer a home to a 'harder to rehome' cat we will consider homes outside our usual rehoming areas.

Our Rescue Centre reception is also open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon between 1p.m and 5p.m for potential adopters to drop in to meet us for an initial chat about adopting one or more of our cats. Our address is 233-235, Lewisham Way SE4 1UY - please bring a donation of cat food to help us feed our rescue cats.