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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a new rescue and rehoming cattery at our Lewisham centre
The cost of our new cattery 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. Construction of Phase 1 commenced in April 2025 and was completed in December 2025. Phase 2, construction of the main section of the two storey building will take 12 months. The pace of progress though the 3 phases of construction will be reliant on having sufficient funding for each phase and we do 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.
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"We adopted Laili (was madeline) in October 2024 from your Lewisham Centre.
She loves climbing, exploring and sleeping on chairs when we need to sit in them! Having started as a little bit anxious and nervous, she has really blossomed into an excellent goalie when playing with her ping pong balls and little madam who knows how to get what she wants by chirrupping and batting her green eyes! Xx"
-Debz
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Sending a heartfelt thank you to every person who donated towards Eddie’s care. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we reached our target, and because of you, Eddie has been given the chance he so desperately needed.
We’re so pleased to share that Eddie’s surgery has been a success. His badly injured leg has now been removed, and the change in him has been remarkable. Eddie is already sitting up, accepting cuddles from our team, and eating like a horse, something he simply wasn’t able to do when he first came into our care.
At the time of rescue, Eddie was in immense pain, which likely explains why he refused food. Now that the damaged leg, which was extensively bruised and battered, has been removed, our vets expect him to continue improving quickly.
From the streets of Thamesmead to recovery, Eddie’s journey has been transformed by your kindness. This is what community looks like, people coming together to give an injured, unowned cat safety, comfort and a future.
Thank you, truly, for standing with Eddie. We couldn’t have done this without you. We’ll check in again when Eddie has recovered and is ready for rehoming. 🐾
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🎉 40TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO COMPETITION – WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
We are delighted to announce the winner of our 40th Anniversary logo design competition…
Congratulations to ShawHong SER!
Hong’s design stood out for its creativity, clarity, and how beautifully it represents both our charity and this important milestone. We’re excited to use the winning design throughout our 40th anniversary celebrations.
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to enter the competition. We were genuinely overwhelmed by the talent, thought, and effort that went into the submissions, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who got involved.
Keep an eye on our channels as we begin sharing our 40th anniversary celebration and fundraising events, starting very soon 🎈
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🩵Happy "Gotcha Day" to Lucy and Charlie
"Today marks 5 years since we adopted Lucy and Charlie (mother and son) from CHAT Canning Town, and we can’t imagine life without them. They’re the most loving, fun little pair and we are so lucky to have them.
Lucy loves batting pom-poms up and down the stairs and sleeping by my pillow, while Charlie enjoys a morning garden adventure before spending the rest of the day close to our side and then sprawling out dramatically on the sofa asking for a belly rub.
Truly spoiled, endlessly entertaining, and really just the best guys!" -Mary
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🆘 Urgent Appeal for Eddie 🆘
Brought in by our Lewisham rescue team this week, Eddie is a young, unneutered male cat who was found struggling to survive in a colony in Thamesmead. He had no microchip, no one looking for him, and no way to tell us how he ended up so badly hurt.
What we do know is this, Eddie was in serious trouble.
When Eddie arrived, our vets discovered blood in his abdomen, a sign of internal bleeding most often caused by trauma. His back leg is so badly damaged it can not be saved. The injuries are consistent with a road traffic accident, the kind of impact that leaves a small animal fighting just to stay alive.
Eddie is now in intensive veterinary care. He has already had emergency scans and X-rays, and he is being closely monitored for internal bleeding. He will need surgery to amputate his injured leg, followed by blood tests, pain relief, neutering, vaccinations and parasite treatment before he can begin to heal.
This little cat went from a forgotten corner of a housing estate to an operating table in a matter of hours. He has no family to pay for his care.
We are trying to raise £2,000 to cover Eddie’s urgent treatment and give him the chance of a future beyond pain, fear and survival mode. Please click the link to donate. 🙏🏼
📍https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/29781
Every donation, whether it is £5 or £50, is a way of saying to Eddie, you matter, your life is worth saving. All donations beyond the goal amount will go to saving other cats in need.
If you are able to help, please donate today and be part of Eddie’s rescue. Together, we can turn a tragedy on the streets of Thamesmead into a story of survival, safety and hope.
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“Here’s Lenny (FKA Hector) my black panther, we’ve been together for more than 10 years, he’s about 14 years old.
During our time together we’ve said hello and sadly goodbye to Nelson (FKA Stuart Little) the little ginger boy.
Lenny and I are both older gentlemen now who continue to share life together. Thank you to the Celia Hammond Trust for bringing us all together.” -SH
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Emily is finding life in the shelter a little overwhelming. She adores people and loves plenty of fuss and attention, but has recently become a bit flinchy, which we believe is due to the presence of other cats. When she’s with people, her affectionate and playful personality really shines. She absolutely loves her toys and will happily chase a feather wand for ages.
Emily is a sweet, gentle 2-year-old who is now looking for her forever home. She arrived at the shelter with her two kittens, whom she lovingly raised until they were ready to find homes of their own. Now that her babies have been adopted, it’s finally Emily’s turn.
Emily would thrive in a home with a garden where she can relax and feel secure. She can live with older children who understand the importance of giving her time and space to settle. As she enjoys being the centre of attention, Emily would need to be the only pet in the household.
If you can offer Emily the comfort, understanding, and love he truly deserves, he’ll reward you with the sweetest companionship. To register your interest please send an email along with your contact information to helloadoptions@celiahammond.org.
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.
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“Waylon turns our house into a home. He’s always very pleased to see us when we open our front door (because he knows we like giving him a welcome-home Dreamies!). We even have a painted portrait of him.
We adopted Waylon when he was 3 from your Canning Town branch. This April he will be 17…and will be having a party!"
-Tim
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Eric has spent much of his life living on the streets. He was often seen around a dock, where a kind worker patiently gained his trust and was eventually able to bring him safely to us. He is a handsome 5 year old boy who is now looking for a permanent home.
Eric is an incredibly sweet and affectionate boy who adores attention and a good fuss. He loves to follow us around, always hoping for some company and cuddles. When he’s on his own, he can usually be found curled up in his cosy bed, clearly enjoying the comforts of indoor life after his time outside. He has the cutest little meow and is quite the chatterbox.
Eric does have a few old fighting scars and a cloudy eye, the result of an untreated ulcer from his life on the streets, but this doesn’t dampen his gentle nature at all.
He is looking for a home with access to a garden, could live with older children, and may be able to share his home with a calm female cat.
If you can offer Eric the comfort, understanding, and love he truly deserves, he’ll reward you with the sweetest companionship. To register your interest please send an email along with your contact information to helloadoptions@celiahammond.org.
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.
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