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.
This gorgeous three year old girl was surrended to us after her owners got a dog which kept trying to kill her.
Saucer is the most affectionate, clingiest lap-cat you could hope to meet. Her ideal home would be as an only cat, with plenty of human company and with access to a garden.
She just wants to snuggle with people at every opportunity and would make an ideal pet for someone who wants a cat as company.
Saucer is quite confident and should also be fine with children
To enquire about Saucer please email helloadoptions@celiahammond.org.
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We received a lovely update about Kiko, who was adopted by Axel and his family. We are not sure if his name will stay the same, but one thing is certain, he has settled in beautifully.
He has already claimed his favourite sleeping spot, curling up on Axel’s daughter’s bed each night as if he has always belonged there. From rescue centre to family home, what a lucky boy. It is wonderful to see him so relaxed and content.
If you are thinking about adopting, now is the perfect time. Visit our website at celiahammond.org and become a hero to a Celia Hammond cat who is still waiting for their own soft bed and storybook ending. 🐾
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Coco was sadly found with a note asking someone to care for him. Although he is microchipped, the details were not up to date, and we were unable to trace his previous owner. He is a 9-year-old (almost 10!) neutered male who is looking for a loving new home.
Coco is a sweet but slightly grumpy gentleman who adores people and always likes to be near his humans. He’s very friendly and will happily wander around with you, often leading the way to show you exactly where he’d like to go, making sure you’re following closely behind! If things don’t quite go his way, he’ll let you know with a few grumbly noises.
Coco is looking for an adult-only home with a garden to explore. He would prefer to be the only cat in the household so he can enjoy all the attention to himself.
To enquire about Coco please email helloadoptions@celiahammond.org.
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A group of nine cats had been living outdoors in the garden of a local dental practice when they were spotted by chance. One of our volunteers was attending a routine appointment and noticed the cats lingering outside the window.
On closer investigation, our volunteer learned they were a group that had been pushed out of their home and left behind two weeks prior, when their owner moved away. The kind staff at the dental practice began putting out food to feed the hungry cats who had nowhere else to turn.
Our rescue team removed all nine cats from the harsh elements yesterday and brought them to our Lewisham Centre where they are now safe and warm.
Some of the younger cats are frightened and slightly shy but all are friendly and used to human contact. None of them are neutered.
They will be undergoing health checks, vaccinations and neutering before we can begin the search for permanent homes in pairs.
Cases like this are a reminder of how quickly helpless animals can become vulnerable when circumstances change. Because none of the cats were neutered, the situation could have escalated rapidly, with females becoming pregnant and numbers increasing within a matter of months. Left unchecked, a small group like this can quickly grow into a much larger colony, placing even greater strain on local communities and rescue services.
Unneutered cats can multiply far more quickly than many people realise, leading to situations just like this. If your cat is not yet neutered, please contact our Lewisham clinic to book an appointment.
📞: 0208 691 2100
📩: lewisham@celiahammond.org
We offer special pricing and assistance to help ensure cost is not a barrier. Neutering is one of the most effective ways to prevent suffering before it starts.
♻️Please share this post to help raise awareness and prevent more cats from being left in vulnerable situations.
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We’re so pleased to share that the kittens are now just beginning to open their tiny eyes. After such a dramatic start to life trapped inside a ceiling void, they are finally somewhere safe, quiet and warm.
Mum and babies have gone into the care of one of our trusted foster carers, Lorna, where they can decompress and grow in peace. Mum cat is doing a brilliant job, feeding, cleaning and protecting her little ones exactly as she should.
She is still a little scruffy after everything she has been through, but she is safe now and receiving plenty of food, warmth and proper care. We cannot wait to see her glow-up over the coming weeks as she regains her strength and starts to shine again.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this little family. Your kindness is already helping them turn the page on a frightening beginning. 🖤
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“She's too young to neuter, she's still a kitten.”
Yes. And kittens can have kittens.
This week we celebrate World Spay Day. Did you know that female cats can come into season from as young as 4 months old? A female cat can have 2 to 3 litters per year, sometimes more. Each litter can average 3 to 6 kittens. If those kittens go on to breed, the numbers increase rapidly.
This is why our rescue centres are so overwhelmed.
We regularly see tiny, underweight young mums who are still growing themselves, trying to raise litters they were never physically ready for. Pregnancy and birth at such a young age increases the risk of complications and long term health problems.
Spaying your cat is not “taking something away” from her. Quite the opposite, it's the most caring thing you can do. It protects her from repeated pregnancies, reduces the risk of serious illness, and gives her the chance of a longer, healthier life.
If your cat is not yet neutered, please contact our Lewisham Centre to book an appointment. Early neutering from 4 months old is safe, routine, and one of the most important steps you can take for your cat’s health.
📞: 0208 691 2100
📩: lewisham@celiahammond.org
We are currently caring for more than 750 rescue cats across our centres. Many of them are here because of accidental litters that could have been prevented. This World Spay Day, please share this post and help us spread the facts.
Neuter early. Prevent suffering. Save lives.
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🎈🏁 Our Virtual Balloon Race has finished! 🏁🎈
A huge congratulations to the top three winners:
🥇 Tabithas friends – 1st place
🥈 Belle RIP – 2nd place
🥉 Splodge – 3rd place
And most importantly… thank you to every single person who took part.
Because of you, rescue cats will be fed, cared for and given a second chance. Your kindness truly makes a difference. 🧡🐾
But the race may be over, and the need continues.
Please help us keep the kindness going by supporting:
🐱 Feed the Cats – every £3 donation helps feed a rescue cat for a day
👉 bit.ly/4tRDivY
🏗️ Our 40th Anniversary Lewisham Build – helping secure our rescue and rehoming centre for decades to come
👉 bit.ly/CHAT-rehoming-centre
Whether it’s £3 or more, your support helps us care for animals who need us most.
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Celebrating World Spay Day.
One of the most common things we hear when kittens arrive at our centres is:
“They’re family members. We thought it would be fine.”
MYTH: Brother and sister won’t mate.
MYTH: Mother and son won’t mate.
The truth is that cats do not understand family relationships in the way humans do. Once they reach sexual maturity, they can and will mate with related cats if they are not neutered.
We regularly take in litters born from closely related cats because people genuinely believed it wouldn’t happen. Inbreeding increases the risk of serious genetic health problems and brings more unwanted kittens into an already overwhelmed rescue system.
Female cats can come into season from as young as 4 months old. Male cats can become fertile from around 4 to 6 months. That means kittens from the same litter can breed with each other before many owners even realise it’s possible.
Ready to do the most caring thing for your cat? If your cat is not yet neutered, please contact our Lewisham Centre today to book an appointment. Early neutering from 4 months old is safe, routine, and one of the most important steps you can take for your cat’s health.
📞: 0208 691 2100
📩: lewisham@celiahammond.org
We are currently caring for more than 750 rescue cats across our centres. Every preventable litter matters. This World Spay Day, please help us spread the facts by sharing this post. Neuter your cats early. Prevent suffering. Save lives.
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World Spay Day Myth Buster.
“He’s a male, he doesn’t have kittens, so it doesn't matter.”
It matters.
An unneutered male cat can father dozens, even hundreds, of kittens in his lifetime. He doesn’t stay at home politely either. When hormones kick in, usually from around 4 to 6 months of age, his behaviour changes.
Unneutered males are far more likely to roam long distances, fight with other cats, spray strong-smelling urine to mark territory, and risk serious injuries. Cat fights often result in painful abscesses, torn skin, and the spread of infectious diseases such as FIV.
None of this is their fault. It’s biology.
Many entire males end up lost and wandering far from home, hit by cars, or handed into rescue because their behaviour became “too difficult.” We regularly take in unneutered males who are exhausted from roaming, covered in wounds and frightened. All of this suffering is completely preventable.sw
Neutering reduces roaming, fighting, spraying, and significantly lowers the risk of injury and disease. It also prevents countless unwanted litters.
Ready to do the most caring thing for your cat? Our Lewisham Centre is booking spay and neuter appointments now. Get in touch today and our team will be happy to advise you.
📞: 0208 691 2100
📩: lewisham@celiahammond.org
Neutering your male cat is not cruel. It is responsible. It protects him and protects others. We are currently caring for more than 750 rescue cats across our centres, please help us curb the unwanted pet population and neuter your pet.
This World Spay Day, please share this post and help us spread the facts.
Neuter early. Prevent suffering. Save lives.
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