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.
Please help us build a dedicated rescue and rehoming centre, and secure the future of our Lewisham hub for decades to come
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A NEW RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE IN LEWISHAM
In October 2023, we were granted planning permission to redevelop the Friendly Street warehouse and former shop at the rear of our Lewisham site into a new rescue and rehoming centre.
Phases 1 and 2A of the project have been funded by legacy gifts. Phase 1 of the building works has already been completed and phase 2A works are to commence shortly. We are now fundraising to pay for phase 2B, the construction of the main two-storey building, and we really need your support in funding the next stage of this project.
Please donate whatever you can afford and help us continue caring for animals who need us most.
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🐣 Happy Easter from Celia Hammond Animal Trust 🐾
A gentle reminder this Easter afternoon to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy the little moments… just like our cats are doing here at our Greenacres Sanctuary.
After all that many of them have been through, these peaceful, sun-filled days mean everything, safe, warm, and finally able to relax.
Wishing you a calm and restful Easter Sunday, as the day gently winds down, filled with a little sunshine (and maybe a cat nap or two!) ☀️🐱
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🧡 An Update on Angus on World Stray Animals Day 🧡
We’re sure you’ll remember Angus from his story recently. When he first came to us, he was a stray with a horrific, untreated wound. He had been surviving on his own, in constant pain, doing his best to get by, and it’s impossible not to feel the weight of how many cats are still out there in the same situation.
Together with your help, Angus is doing incredibly well. Even though it still looks alarming, his wound is healing well. In the most unexpected way, it has even started to look like a little heart, a tiny symbol of just how far he’s come. He is finally safe, resting, eating, and able to just be a cat, comfortable and cared for, though he still has a long way to go.
Despite everything he has been through, his gentle, trusting nature hasn’t changed. It is a reminder of why we do what we do.
Angus is one of the lucky ones. There are still thousands of cats out there suffering quietly, unseen, unheard, and some won’t be found in time. It shouldn’t have to be this hard for them.
🧡 If you’d like to help us be there for other cats like Angus, you can donate by clicking the link in our comments section below ⬇️
or, if you’d like to send a treat (or two!) to the 500 + cats currently in our care, here’s our Amazon wishlist link 🧡➡️
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2N6NW621HXPZ9?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1
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A messsge from Celia 🧡
I hope you’re all enjoying a lovely start to Easter!
Many of you will already know about our exciting new project, the dedicated rescue and homing centre at Lewisham.
It’s so important to remember even over Easter, cats are arriving who need care and safe homes, and the same passion that led me to open our two London clinics drives me to make our Lewisham build project a reality as soon as possible.
Whether you’ve supported us for years or are just discovering our work, every donation truly makes a difference. And if you can’t give right now, simply sharing this message helps reach people who maybe able to help.
If you can connect us with corporate support or sponsorship, it could also just be the huge boost we need to finish Phase Two.
🐾 Please donate or share today and help us care for even more cats in need. The link to donate is in the comments below.
We’ve a long, long way to go, and we have to keep going… but I know we can do it. 🧡
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We were delighted to welcome the wonderful Mr Carrington (Iwan) and Helen Lederer to visit us recently🐾
It was such a pleasure to show them around, introduce them to some of our cats, and share more about the work we do, including our Lewisham Build project, which will help us continue and expand our vital work for cats in need.
A huge thank you to them both for taking the time to visit, for helping to shine a light on what we do, and for their kind donation of cat food. It is very much appreciated and really does make a difference.
We’re also quietly hoping we may have convinced Helen to adopt a cat… watch this space 😸
You can watch their visit here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne_PHAqA-yU&t=2s
Please, please share to help more people discover our work and supports the cats who need us most 🐾
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💔 Shy cats aren’t hard to love… they just need a little courage 💔
Right now, we have so many shy cats in our care.
Not because they don’t want love, but because they’re scared.
Scared of new places.
Scared of unfamiliar people.
Scared because their whole world has changed, and they don’t understand why.
Some will hide away.
Some will watch quietly from the corner.
Some won’t let you near… not yet.
But behind those scared eyes is a cat who wants to feel safe again.
And when that happens… everything changes.
The one who hid becomes the one who greets you.
The nervous one becomes playful.
The quiet one becomes your shadow.
And the bond you build is something truly special, because it wasn’t instant… it was earned.
A journey from fear to trust.
From uncertainty to love 🧡
Please don’t overlook the shy ones.
They are so often the ones who need us the most.
If you think you could offer patience, understanding, and a safe home, we would love to hear from you.
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🐾 Supporter Spotlight – Maisie 🐾
We are so proud to share Maisie’s incredible achievement 💙
Maisie recently completed her Swimathon, swimming an amazing 2 miles (128 lengths!) after months of training, and raised a fantastic £658 for the cats and kittens in our care.
She chose to support us because of her love of animals, and because her family adopted their cat Chutney from us 🧡 We also love that she dreams of one day running her own animal rescue centre. We think the future of animal welfare is in very safe hands!
Thank you so much, Maisie, for your hard work, dedication, and kindness. You’ve made a real difference.
If you’d still like to support Maisie, you can donate here:
www.justgiving.com/page/maisie-purser
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🏃♂️ You may have also seen our recent post about Dr David, one of our vets, who is taking on the London Marathon to raise funds for the animals he cares for every day.
If you’re able to support him, you can donate here:
bit.ly/4v69UTC
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✨ We also have other amazing supporters taking on challenges this year, from marathons to fundraising events, all to help cats in need.
🔗 Read more about all our amazing supporters here:
www.celiahammond.org/incredible-supporters-taking-on-big-challenges-for-chat/
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Inspired by Maisie or Dr David?
If you’d like to fundraise for us too, we would love to hear from you. Whether it’s a challenge, event, or your own idea, every effort makes a real difference.
Please email headoffice@celiahammond.org to find out how you can get involved 🐾
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These gorgeous young cats are currently looking for their forever homes at our Greenacres Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary 🐾
They came to us in tragic circumstances, but despite everything they’ve been through, they have remained incredibly loving, playful, and full of life.
Having grown up together, they are closely bonded and are seeking homes in pairs where they can continue to thrive side by side.
Each of them has their own unique personality, but all share a sweet, affectionate nature and would make wonderful companions. They love human company, enjoy their comforts, and will bring so much joy to the right homes.
Their ideal homes would offer a safe environment with access to a garden once settled, and adopters who can give them the time, love and attention they deserve.
If you’re looking to welcome not just one, but two loving companions into your home, these sweet youngsters could be perfect for you.
To find out more and view the cats, please visit:
www.celiahammond.org/adoption/hastings/
📍 Greenacres Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary
Stubb Lane, Brede, East Sussex, TN31 6BT
📧 greenacresrehoming@celiahammond.org
📞 01424 882198
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🐾Lewisham Open Day – Saturday 11th April
at Celia Hammond Animal Trust
Meet our team, say hello to our rescued cats, and see our brand-new Rescue & Rehoming Centre being built in real time 💛
🎟 Last few remaining slots available!
Free entry (booking essential)
🐾 Please bring cat food donations if you can 📍 Lewisham, SE London
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This is Angus 🧡
A gentle giant who came to us after Greenwich Wildlife Network alerted us to a cat in urgent need of help…
He had been living with a horrific, untreated wound under his neck.
We can only imagine the pain he must have endured… for weeks, possibly months. No treatment, no relief, just suffering in silence.
What’s even more heartbreaking is this, Angus was lucky to be found when he was.
In warmer months, wounds like his attract flies. They lay eggs, which hatch into maggots that begin to eat away at living tissue. This is known as fly strike, and it is a slow, agonising death if left untreated.
If this had happened in summer, Angus would almost certainly not have survived.
And yet, despite everything, Angus has shown nothing but gentleness. No anger, no fear, just quiet resilience and trust.
His road to recovery will be long, but he is finally safe, warm, and receiving the care he so desperately needed.
Sadly, Angus’s story is not rare. We receive countless calls about cats in desperate, painful conditions, all relying on us to step in and help.
So far, Angus’s treatment has cost £480, and ongoing care will be needed as he continues to heal.
If you’re able to help, please consider donating towards his treatment and recovery. Every penny truly makes a difference 🐾 cafdonate.cafonline.org/30253
We’ll continue to share updates on Angus’s journey with you.
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