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
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Heart-Stopping Balcony Rescue
This week passers-by in East London spotted a cat teetering up high on a narrow ballustrade, her head wedged inside a tin can. It was obvious she was in terrible trouble, but the cries coming from above told an even more desperate story.
One quick-thinking man scaled a drainpipe and managed to grab the cat and pull the can free, but in doing so, the cat slipped from his grasp and fell to the ground before disappearing out of sight. The desperate cries from above continued. Through a tiny gap beneath the balustrade, frantic kittens could just be seen.
Neighbours threw food onto the balcony overnight, and one determined local woman knocked on doors for answers. She learned the flat’s occupants had left two weeks earlier, neighbours think it was a Police raid, and there is evidence of forced entry, but nothing known for sure. The home was empty, its balcony door open where the starving kittens were sheltering.
That’s when Amanda was called, one of our amazing Canning Town volunteer rescue workers. With an extendable ladder and the neighbour’s help, she bravely climbed up the side of the building, edging her toes into the narrow gaps on the outside of the balustrade while holding on for balance. Inside, three tiny kittens rushed forward, so frantic for food they growled and shoved each other aside. Amanda said those kittens were the most desperately hungry she's seen in her 25 years of doing rescue for CHAT.
Amanda carefully lowered a cat carrier on a string, baited with food as she wasn't able to climb up and over the balustrade. As each kitten climbed in, she lifted the carrier back up, closed the door, and lowered them to safety below, repeating the process until all three were secure.
On the ground, their mother was found hiding in bushes, hungry and distressed. There was also another female that was desperately hungry and had been crying at the now barricaded door, so we took her too.
These rescues were only possible because of people like you. Right now, we are facing more emergency calls than ever before; starving mums and kittens, abandoned pets, desperate situations just like this. Please, if you can, help us cover the urgent rescues, veterinary care, food, and shelter these cats now need.
The mum cat has been named Maple and the Ginger boy is Acorn. The two girls are Chestnut and Conker. Please tap the button to donate today and give them the safe future they deserve⤵️
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🚴♀️ Cheer on Eleanor and Support CHAT! 🐾
One of our amazing Canning Town volunteers, Eleanor, is riding 90km from London to Brighton this weekend with almost 1,000 metres of climbing (that’s the height of Mount Snowdon!) to raise funds for cats in our care.
Every mile she pedals will help us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned, injured, and unwanted cats who have nowhere else to turn.
If you can, please show your support by sponsoring Eleanor through her JustGiving page:
👉 www.justgiving.com/page/eleanor-sims-chat?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Every donation, big or small, will make a difference.
📢 Not in a position to donate? You can still help by sharing her page or leaving her a word of encouragement in the comments.
Good luck, Eleanor! We're cheering for you!
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🍀 From Nervous Newcomer to Bouncy Best Friend: Meet Clover, the Little Dog with a Big Heart🍀
Clover a 1 year old Jack Russell who 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".
Clover was one of the more nervous dogs and is currently being temporarily fostered by a member of staff where he is doing very well. His fosterer has 4 other dogs and several cats and Clover gets on well with both dogs and cats. Clover is currently being lead trained and house trained and is doing well, his new owner will need to continue working on these. He sleeps all night in a crate and never barks.
Clover would like a home with another young dog who he can play with. To give an idea of her size he weighs around 5kg however he is incredibly bouncy with non stop energy and would suit a rough and tumble energetic buddy and could suit a much bigger dog companion. Clover would like an adult home with direct access to a secure garden.
Clover has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated.
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 Clover please email lewisham@celiahammond.org
ADOPTION PROCESS:
Because our animals 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. ... See MoreSee Less
Happy adoption! 🩵
"We adopted Snow ( now renamed Kasper) from the Celia Hammond Canning Town branch on Saturday and he has effortlessly slipped into being a member of the family.
He is an absolute hoot and personality starting to come through, alternating between crazy dashing after ping pong ball prey and falling asleep in the most bizarre cloud formation patterns. What a joy he is.
Thank you Celia Hammond, esp Naomi, Ruth and Tania xxx" -Becca
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🌸ANNABELLE AND EINSTEIN🌸
Annabelle (11 months) and Einstein (8 months) are a sweet pair of young cats who have built a close and loving bond during their time at the shelter.
Einstein is the confident one, he’s quick to come over and say hello, always curious about what’s happening around him. He loves to play, whether it’s with his toys, his people, or Annabelle. He’s affectionate too, and the more time you spend with him, the more his friendly nature shines through.
Annabelle is a little more reserved at first, but her curiosity soon takes over. She’ll cautiously come to investigate new people, especially if there might be food involved, she’s a big fan of mealtimes! Once she feels comfortable, her affectionate side blossoms, and she loves to wind around the legs of people she trusts, purring happily as she plays and explores.
These two are looking for a home together. They could thrive as indoor cats or in a safe garden setting away from busy roads. An adult-only household would suit them best, and they’re happy to share their space with other cats.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in this sweet pair.
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💔🌈 Farewell Our Sweet Charles, Our Hearts are Broken 🌈💔
We are devastated to share with you that our poor boy, Charles, had to be put to sleep. He peacefully left this world, surounded by the love of our caring staff.
Charles was found to have a very severe infection attacking his jaw, which did not improve with treatment, iv fluids and a feeding tube.
He then rapidly deteriorated and collapsed. In spite of everything we tried to do it wasn't fair to continue as he was a very old cat, his prognosis had become hopeless and we couldn't let him suffer. Poor Charles had to be put to sleep.
Your donations made a significant difference in Charles' life, ensuring that he received the best possible care until the very end and that he did not die alone, on the street. Thanks to all of you, Charles was given every chance that modern medicine could provide. We exhausted every possible avenue in our quest to give him the best possible chance at recovery.
While his time with us was brief, his story touched the hearts of so many. Though his journey ended sooner than we expected, we take solace in knowing that he was surrounded with love while he was with us and given a chance to have a peaceful ending.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible community for your unwavering support throughout Charles' time with us. Your generosity and kind words have served as great encouragement during this difficult and stressful time. Thank you for standing by us, for believing in our mission, and for being a source of hope and strength for animals in need. We truly thought Charles had a good chance of survival with the right medical care, so we are especially saddened to deliver this news.
We would like to allocate any remaining funds not used towards Charles' recovery to help other emergency cases that are admitted to our clinic, ensuring that any other stray or apparently unowned cats in need will receive the same level of care and chance at life that Charles was given.
Our commitment to saving lives whenever possible extends beyond Charles' story. It is a guiding principle that shapes everything we do. Each animal that comes through our doors is treated with dignity, respect, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. As we mourn the loss of Charles, let us also celebrate the countless lives we have touched and the difference we continue to make together, with you. Your support allows us to uphold our promise of compassion and care to every animal that comes through our doors.
We wish every story could have a happy ending, but sadly, reality dictates that this is not always the case. Though our sadness is immeasurable and Charles' physical presence may be gone, his memory will live on in our hearts forever. Our sweet Charles will always be remembered, cherished, and deeply missed.
With love and gratitude from everyone at the Celia Hammond Animal Trust.
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Maverick and Sabre are an adorable pair of 5-month-old brothers looking for a loving home together.
Maverick is a confident little guy who never stops purring when he’s getting attention. He loves following people around, eagerly waiting for affection. Sabre, on the other hand, is a bit more reserved and prefers the comfort of his bed at first. But with a little patience, and his favourite toy, he soon warms up and enjoys a good fuss.
These sweet boys would love a home with access to a garden. They’re happy to live with other cats and could also live with calm, gentle children.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in this gorgeous pair.
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"Bonnie is settling in really well - and we have changed her name to Coco. She hid in a tunnel basket for most of Saturday and then came out to explore her room in the evening. Since then she has been trying out every chair in the room, playing and eating really well. She is really happy and so affectionate as you said - thank you so much. We LOVE her 😍" -Caroline
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Have a minute? That’s all it takes to nominate Celia Hammond Animal Trust for a chance to win £1,000!
The Movement for Good Awards are giving away £1,000 grants to charities like ours, and all it takes is a quick nomination from you. It’s completely free, only takes a minute.
Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Click the link below and choose Celia Hammond Animal Trust
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2️⃣ Fill in your details (it takes less than a minute).
3️⃣ Share this post with friends so they can nominate too!
📅 Nominations are open now and will be entered until the close date of 22 September – so the sooner you nominate, the more chances we have. This money could help towards food, vet care and safe spaces for the cats and kittens who need us most.
💌 Nominate here: movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=293787&ct=animals_and_wildlife#nominateACharity
Thank you from the cats! 🐾💛
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