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.
Celia Hammond Animal Trust
OFFICIAL PAGE Celia Hammond Animal Trust, UK. We rescue rehabilitate and re-home abandoned animals.
Balcony Kittens ….
Yesterday as our Lewisham Centre was closing up. Last visitor gone and cats night time feeds and cleans were underway.
The Phone rings.
A woman on the other end calm just asking for help. She’d been feeding a stray mum cat and her five kittens, born on a balcony that isn’t even hers. She had tried another rescue centre but they were full.
She didn’t know we were full too.
But the kittens were starting to move and she didn’t want to wait for something to go wrong. And even though we are full we couldn’t say no.
A while later they arrived kittens in a cardboard box mum in a borrowed carrier just as seen in the pictures.
Mum is bewildered. Quiet unsure but incredibly gentle. Everything she does is about keeping her kittens close.
The kittens are tiny, curious, already trying to explore.
They’ll be checked over by the vet team then go into the care of one of our amazing foster carers. With mum doing her job it’s not sleepless nights but it is constant watching eyes in the back of your head and plenty of cleaning. Messy, busy, real.
Truth is we are full but sometimes you just don’t say no.
Another stray feline family safe in our care.
We’ve had requests asking how to donate to help us with the cost of taking in feline families like these, so we’ve popped a donate button below x if you’re not able to donate can we ask you to please share. ... See MoreSee Less
We’re having a very lazy Sunday after such a wonderful open day at our Lewisham clinic yesterday… 🐾
It was so lovely to welcome so many of you through our doors and share what we do, along with introducing you to some of the very special cats in our care.
Thank you so much to everyone who came along, your support truly means the world to us, and days like yesterday make it all so worthwhile.
If you couldn’t make it, you can still support our Lewisham 40th build and help us create a safe, warm space for animals who need us most 🏡🐱@CeliaHammondAnimalTrust
#Lewisham #SouthLondonCats #RescueCats #AnimalCharityUK #AdoptDontShop ... See MoreSee Less
“I can’t hide my excitement… all these people are coming to see me, right?” - Demelza 🐾
Our lovely (and slightly self-important) Demelza is ready to welcome her adoring fans to our Lewisham open day today 💛
Just a reminder:
✨ This is a ticket-only event
✨ We are now completely sold out (Demelza insisted on an exclusive guest list)
But if you didn’t get a ticket, you can still be part of something really special…
We’re building our new Lewisham centre for our 40th year, and we still need your support to make it happen (the link is in our bio to donate)
Every donation helps create a safe, warm space for cats like Demelza 🐱
If you’ve got a ticket, we can’t wait to see you – Demelza will be expecting you. ... See MoreSee Less
Look what’s just arrived! ……
A huge thank you to @floralstreet_ for this absolutely beautiful gift box, kindly donated for our Big Summer Raffle🌸
Not only does it look and smell amazing, but their fragrances are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and sustainably made, something we know our supporters will love 💚
We’re so grateful for your support in helping us raise vital funds for our 40th year and our Lewisham Build Project
➡️ Are you a business who would like to support us?
We’re currently looking for raffle prizes and would love to hear from you! Your donation will help us continue rescuing and caring for cats in need.
#CeliaHammond #CharityRaffle #VeganFriendly #CrueltyFree #SupportRescue LewishamBuild 40YearsOfCare RescueCats AdoptDontShop ... See MoreSee Less
Happy Adoption🐾
“On 6th April, Amy celebrated her 11th birthday, and 10 wonderful years since we adopted her from Celia Hammond Animal Trust Lewisham.
She had bags of confidence when we adopted her, and nothing has changed in the last 10 years… apart from her very serious (and slightly delayed!) squirrel patrol duties 😸
She settled in from day one and is now a true member of the family. She loves sunbathing in the garden, eating moths, and the occasional cuddle… on her terms, of course!
We couldn’t imagine life without her. Thank you to Celia Hammond Animal Trust Lewisham for introducing us and taking her in from the streets.”
Amy and her humans xx
Stories like Amy’s mean so much to us, from life on the streets to 10 years of love, safety, and sunshine
➡️ Have you adopted from Celia Hammond Animal Trust? We’d love to hear from you! Message us your photos using the words “happy adoption” to share your CHAT cat update 💙
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Pirate’s Glow-Up 🐾 From Matted Stray to Treat-Loving Treasure!
Do you remember Pirate, the sweet boy we recently took in after he’d been living life as a stray?
When he arrived, his beautiful “floofy” coat was so severely matted that the kindest thing we could do was shave it all off. It must have been incredibly uncomfortable for him, but despite everything he’s been through, Pirate has remained nothing but gentle and full of love 💙
Now look at him… enjoying his treats, and feeling safe. His fur is already starting to grow back, and with every passing day, his confidence is blossoming.
This video says it all, a happy boy, a full tummy, and a second chance at life.
Thank you to everyone who supports our work and makes stories like Pirate’s possible. We can’t wait to share more updates as he continues his recovery 🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
🐣 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
Thank you.🧡 ... See MoreSee Less
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. 🧡
Love Celia xx ... See MoreSee Less