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.
Celia Hammond Animal Trust
OFFICIAL PAGE Celia Hammond Animal Trust, UK. We rescue rehabilitate and re-home abandoned animals.
Today is International Day of Veterinary Medicine, and we want to thank the incredible vets and vet nurses at CHAT and to those who generously volunteer their time and expertise. Your skill, compassion and dedication change lives every single day. We’re so grateful for everything you do. 🐾🙏🏼
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Meet Beryl & Cheryl, a cute, chunky 7-month-old female pair with an unbreakable bond, a deep love for food and a shared commitment to cosy living.
After a tough start in life, these two have overcome huge hurdles to become the softies they are today. Their mornings are filled with food, play and mischief - followed by their favourite task: to break the world record for the longest cat nap.
Beryl arrived at her foster home terrified, hissing whenever anyone entered the room. But with love and patience, she’s blossomed into a domesticated goddess. Need a hand loading the dishwasher or washing machine? Beryl’s on the job! She’s affectionate on her own terms - every afternoon, she’ll trot over to her foster carer, demand to be scooped up like a baby and let out the cutest little huffy breaths before her purr-motor starts up.
Cheryl’s a sweet-natured girl with a gentle spirit and the sweetest chirps. A sensitive soul who prefers to be near you rather than on you, but when she’s relaxed - or has some treats - she enjoys soft strokes. Naturally curious, she’s her foster carer’s little shadow and while she may seem timid - don’t be fooled - she’s the mischievous one of the pair! Hairbands, make-up brushes, anything remotely fun - she’ll find them!
Together, their personalities complement each other perfectly. They’re gentle, loving and intelligent - they know to “sit” for treats!
Beryl and Cheryl would thrive in a calm, patient home where their boundaries are respected and their love can truly bloom. They’re ready to bring warmth, laughter and companionship to their forever home.
An adult only home would be preferred and indoor only homes would be considered.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in this sweet duo. 🙏🏼Please allow 5-7 days for a reply as we are short staffed and very busy.
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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"We adopted Bella and Penny from your Lewisham Centre in November.
We absolutely love them and would be lost without them both." -Laura
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Our Lewisham centre rescue phone line (0208 694 6545) is down. We are working on getting it fixed in the meantime we can be contacted by email lewisham@celiahammond.org or by phoning our vet clinic 020 8691 2100 - Mon - Friday 9a.m - 5p.m
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Bailey is a 2-year-old neutered male who was found left outside our clinic doors — with no note and no one in sight. We don’t know what kind of life he’s had so far, but we do know he’s ready for a fresh start.
Bailey is a sweet and affectionate boy who loves being around people. He enjoys attention, cuddles, and plenty of playtime.
He’s looking for a loving home with a garden where he can explore safely. Bailey would be happy living with children and could also share his home with another young, playful cat.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in Bailey. 🙏🏼Please allow 5-7 days for a reply as we are short staffed and very busy.
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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Mable is a 2-year-old neutered female who’s looking for a loving new home after being brought in as a stray.
Mable is a sweet and affectionate girl who loves attention and enjoys being around people. She’s finding life in the shelter a bit difficult, as she’d much rather be following the staff around and getting involved in the day-to-day goings-on. While she adores fuss, Mable also has an independent streak — when she’s had enough attention, she’ll happily wander off to find a quiet spot to curl up and relax.
Mable is looking for a calm, adult-only home with no other pets, and she’d love access to a secure garden where she can explore and enjoy some fresh air.
Please email HelloAdoptions@celiahammond.org with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in Mable. 🙏🏼 Please allow 5-7 days for a reply as we are short staffed and very busy.
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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🐾📢 Schedule Your Cat's Neuter Before Cat Breeding Season Starts Again
January brings the next big cat breeding season, and unneutered cats can become pregnant very quickly. Many people don’t realise that kittens can breed from just 4 months old, which is why early neutering is so important.
Our Lewisham Centre has neutering appointments available on:
8, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19 and 22 December.
If your cat needs to be neutered, now is the ideal time to book. Financial assistance is available for those who need help.
📞 0208 691 2100
📩 lewisham@celiahammond.org
Please share to help us reach local cat owners. 🙏🏼
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Giving Tuesday is here while our team works to save more than 35 cats discovered on one estate.
Our Lewisham rescue team is currently undertaking one of its largest rescue operations of the season in a communal garden in southeast London. What began as a report of a few stray cats and kittens has developed into the discovery of more than 35 cats and kittens.
Our rescue team first removed fifteen young kittens and five mother cats. A further five adult cats were trapped for TNR to prevent the situation from escalating again. At that point, it was believed the garden had been cleared.
However, on a follow up visit, a second group of approximately 15 cats were found living in another garden at the opposite corner of the same block. They are hungry, frightened and some are in need of veterinary care.
One feral kitten was found dragging her back leg. She is extremely nervous and had been trying to cope with a significant fracture without any treatment. Her leg was unfortunately so badly damaged that it could not be saved and required amputation.
Another cat was rescued with an ear infection caused by polyps inside her ears. She had been shaking her head for some time and was showing signs of ongoing discomfort. We are appealing for funds to perform the required surgery (lateral ear resection) to remove the polyps and prevent further infection and long term complications.
During yesterday's visit, our team observed a third cat who has only three functional legs. She appears to have a severely damaged fourth limb which she still attempts to bear weight on. This places her at risk of continued injury. An assessment is now underway to determine whether the damaged limb needs to be formally removed to allow her to live safely and pain free.
Operations of this size have a huge impact on our resources. Each rescued cat requires health checks, vaccinations, neutering, parasite treatment and ongoing care. Several will need extended rehabilitation before they are ready for homing. The three injured cats alone require advanced veterinary treatment, specialist surgery and follow up care.
This work is at the core of what Celia Hammond Animal Trust does across London and the South East. We respond when cats have no other safety net and when a situation is already out of control.
As part of our Giving Tuesday campaign, we are asking for support to help fund this rescue operation. Donations will contribute towards:
• The cost of the surgery for the feral kitten’s broken leg
• Treatment to remove the painful ear polyps
• Assessment and possible amputation for the three legged cat
• Neutering, vaccinating, treating and rehoming all cats from the site
• Ongoing rescue work that prevents situations like this from escalating
Every contribution helps us continue this essential work.
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To support this Giving Tuesday appeal, please donate via our website or the donate button on this post.
If you would like to help in a different way, our Amazon pages allow supporters to send a gift of food and supplies directly to the cats in our care. Every gift is appreciated but adult wet food is most needed. ⤵️
📍https://amzn.to/3nXEZaA
🙏🏼Thank you to everyone who helps us give these cats a safe future.
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Ed and Orie are a pair of best friends who formed a close bond while living together at the shelter.
They originally arrived separately — Orie had been waiting for a home for quite some time. Despite his best efforts, he couldn’t quite make any feline friends at the shelter. Then Ed came along. At first, we weren’t sure how they’d get along given their age difference, but to everyone’s delight, they’ve become inseparable…like true brothers.
Orie is a gentle, affectionate boy who loves attention and enjoys following people around, wanting nothing more than to be involved in whatever’s happening.
Ed, on the other hand, is a little whirlwind of energy, always on the move and eager to be part of everything at once. If you’re not paying him attention, he’ll reach out a paw to remind you he’s there. The only time he sits still is when he’s curled up in his bed, happily “making biscuits.”
Together, they make a wonderful duo…playing, wrestling, grooming, and cuddling side by side. Orie has helped calm Ed down (well, a little!), and Ed has become the friend Orie always wished for.
This lovely pair is looking for a home with a garden. They can live with older children and would be happy sharing their space with other cats.
If you feel you could offer Ed and Orie the safe and caring home they deserve, please get in touch by emailing 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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