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Celia Hammond Animal Trust, 151/153 Barking Road, London (2025)

14/06/2025

Beauty and Missy are a devoted pair of nearly 12-year-old sisters with a deep bond. Originally adopted from us in 2014, they have returned due to their owner's declining health, which has made it difficult to care for them.

Beauty is the more outgoing of the two—she's always the first to greet you, chirping happily as she weaves around your legs, eager for affection. She adores people, purring and even dribbling with happiness when content. She loves being held and will completely relax in your arms.

Missy, on the other hand, is a bit more reserved, often overshadowed by her sister’s enthusiasm. However, she is just as affectionate in her own quiet way. While she may not demand attention like Beauty, she thoroughly enjoys it when given the chance.

These loving sisters are looking for an indoor-only home where they can be the sole pets in a calm, child-free environment.

Please email [email protected] with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in Beauty and Missy.

Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.

Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.

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.

If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas.

13/06/2025

FENNEL AND PEPPERCORN

Fennel and Peppercorn are 5-month-old brother and sister, who have been living in a foster home with their mother and siblings. Fennel is a white neutered male with one green and one blue eye, Peppercorn is a black neutered female with white bib and feet.

Fennel, Peppercorn and the rest of their siblings arrived at CHAT as a scared group of kittens who had not had any human interaction. They have really grown in confidence over the last two months in their foster home! Fennel and Peppercorn are the bravest of the bunch, and will often be the first on the scene for any snacks, treats or playtime. Peppercorn is the boldest of the bunch!

These two absolutely love play time followed by a recovery nap on the sofa. They will both take treats from hands and can be gently stroked when they’re in the mood for it. They’re both very inquisitive and getting braver by the day.

Please email [email protected] with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in these two cuties. 🥰

Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.

Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.

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.

If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas.

12/06/2025

💛 Garfield’s Happy Ever-After 💛

When Garfield arrived into our care, he was just six months old and in terrible pain. His eye had ruptured, and his temperature was dangerously high. He’d been living alone in a garden shed, with no one to help him until a kind woman finally found us.

Thanks to your donations, we were able to rush him into emergency surgery to remove the damaged eye and give him the care he so desperately needed. And today, we have the loveliest news to share…

Garfield has made a full recovery and has now gone to his forever home!

His new family includes a mum and her young son, who visited our shelter “just to look”, or so the boy thought. What he didn’t know was that his mum had already purchased everything that was needed, secretly ready to bring a cat home.

When they met Garfield, everything fell into place. He was the one. And now, he’s enjoying safety in a home with the people who were meant for him all along.

To every single person who donated: thank you. You turned a moment of heartbreak into a lifetime of love.

✨ Your support gives second chances, and makes the most beautiful beginnings possible. ✨

Join us in wishing Garfield the happiest of futures with his wonderful new family. 💛

11/06/2025

Though they came from similar beginnings, Eddie and Shish's personalities are charmingly different. Eddie was born in a garden, while Shish entered the world behind a kebab shop.

Eddie is a sweet, gentle soul who enjoys his quiet time. He may be shy at first and happy to let Shish steal the spotlight, but give him some one-on-one time and you’ll be rewarded with soft purrs and a love for chin scratches.

Shish, on the other hand, is full of confidence and affection. With his adorable smile and cuddly nature, he loves being the center of attention and is always up for being carried or snuggled. He often checks in on Eddie to make sure he's okay, and the two are frequently found curled up together.

They’re looking for a calm home with a garden to explore, ideally without young children. They’re fine with other cats and would thrive in a home where they can continue to grow together.

Please email [email protected] with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in this charming pair.

Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.

Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.

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.

If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas.

10/06/2025

From daily support at the clinic to helping our rescue cats feel safe, loved, and seen ... our volunteers quietly show up and make a difference. 🩵 Last week, we had the chance to celebrate them.

Verena’s now-famous quiz night brought everyone from our Lewisham Centre together for a night of laughs, snacks, and some fiercely competitive trivia - and the turnout was brilliant. There was also a celebratory picnic with sunshine, cake, and cat chat (of course).

Thank you to each and every volunteer who gives their time, heart, and hands to help our cats get the second chances they deserve. We’re so grateful for you. 🙏🏼

📸 Photos from the Lewisham quiz night

08/06/2025

Cheltenham is a 10-year-old former street cat who’s come a long way since being rescued. He was found with a severely wounded and infected foot, but thanks to extensive medical care, he’s made a full recovery.

After spending many years surviving on the streets as an unneutered tom, Cheltenham was understandably frightened when he first arrived. But with time, patience, and love, he’s blossomed into a sweet and gentle boy. He now enjoys quiet company, gentle strokes, and will happily purr away beside you.

Cheltenham has FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and a grade 2 heart murmur, but neither currently requires medication. He’ll need an annual heart scan to monitor his heart health. He’s also awaiting a dental, which will be taken care of.

This lovely boy is looking for an indoor-only home where he can relax in comfort—ideally on a soft sofa by your side. He can live with another calm, older cat, he would prefer a home without children.

Please email [email protected] with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in this sweet old boy.

Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.

Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.

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.

If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas.

07/06/2025

🫧BUBBLE🫧

Bubble is a gentle and affectionate 2-year-old girl in search of a safe and loving forever home. ❤️

She was found in someone’s garden after giving birth, but heartbreakingly, her kittens had already been lost to foxes before we were contacted to help. Despite this sad start, Bubble has remained full of love and trust.

She adores human company and always greets us with enthusiasm, weaving through our legs and soaking up all the affection she can get.

Bubble would thrive in a home with access to a garden, where she can explore safely. She’s happy to live with children but would prefer to be the only cat, so she can have all your love to herself.

Please email [email protected] with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest in sweet Bubble.

Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.

Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.

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.

If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas.

06/06/2025

Lady, a 3 legged, 5-6 month old small mixed breed puppy is seeking a new home. A very friendly pup she loves cuddles and lap time and she loves playtime with other puppies and young dogs.

Lady recently came into our care as part of an unexpected rescue of a large number of small dogs in addition to a group of 12 cats that we had been asked to help with after their elderly owners pets had bred uncontrolled and the situation had "got out of hand".

Lady had suffered an unexplained injury to one of her front legs as a very young puppy leaving her missing her front left paw. Lady is currently being temporarily fostered by a member of staff but she needs a permanent home. “Lady is the snuggliest, cuddliest puppy! Lady absolutely loves playing with other young dogs and is very speedy on three legs when playing on grass in a local dog park, when she is running you would barely notice that she only has three and a half legs. Lady is slower when on a lead on the pavement and although currently being carried to and from the park in the longer term she may benefit from a dog pram or cart when taking her out. She sleeps through the night and is doing really well with her toilet training – she is a very good puppy! “

The perfect new home for Lady would be with another small young dog who she can play with. To give an idea of her size she weighs around 4.5kg. She is a real mix of breeds and looks to be mainly Poodle X Terrier possibly with some dachshund. Lady could live with dog confident cats, she has not previously been used to children but is very friendly and should be okay to live with kind children after careful introduction. She will need lots of human company and time and attention. Lady would like a home with direct access to a secure garden.

Lady has been vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated and will soon be neutered.

We will be carrying out a pre adoption home assessment with any homes offered and can consider homes in London, East Sussex, West Sussex, North Kent and parts of Surrey.

To enquire about Lady please email [email protected]

05/06/2025

This National Volunteer Week, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to the incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and compassion to help our rescue cats.

Our volunteers quietly show up, week after week, to feed, clean, cuddle, comfort, and care. Their dedication ensures that cats in our care receive not only the essentials, but love and dignity too. From socialising shy kittens to cleaning enclosures, supporting veterinary care for sick and recovering cats, and everything in between. We see you, and we are so grateful. 🙏🏼

To each and every one of our volunteers: thank you for the time you give, the care you show, and the hope you bring to each and every cat in our care.

📸 Pictured are some of our brilliant Canning Town volunteers.
If you’re interested in joining the volunteer team at our Canning Town clinic, they are currently recruiting! Please email your contact details to [email protected].

❤️Please join us in sending a special thank you to our volunteers by giving this post a like, it means the world to them (and us!).

04/06/2025

❤️Happy adoption❤️

"I adopted Thistle and Holly ( now Potato and Gus) from you in January and they have been just amazing. Both have their own personalities and have settled in perfectly. I feel so lucky that I got such amazing little cats, and can thank the care and love they got at Celia Hammond before I could find them and fall in love with them myself! You do incredible work, thank you ❤️"
~Lucy

Thinking about adopting? Have a quiet scroll through our website. The right cat has a way of standing out. Visit celiahammond.org to browse our brilliant cats looking for their second chance.

03/06/2025

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛Dracula and Fang

Dracula and Fang are a fantastic 7-month-old brother and sister duo currently at our Canning Town Centre who are looking for their forever home. ❤️

Dracula is a sweet, playful boy who adores attention and is always on the lookout for his next toy or adventure. His affectionate nature makes him a joy to be around.

Fang is a spirited and energetic girl whose favorite thing in the world is playtime—especially wrestling matches with her brother! Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she never seems to run out of energy.

These two are inseparable and are looking for a loving home together. They would thrive in a home with a garden to explore, and they’re happy to live with children and other cats.

Please email [email protected] with your name, address and contact phone number to register your interest.

Our cats are rescues, that have either been abandoned, stray, neglected or abused. All homes need to have a home check either by video call or in person and we will provide advice about caring for cats or kittens. This is also a chance for us to see what type of home you can offer to one of our cats and to best match a cat with your home and family.

Following a successful home visit, we will make an appointment for you to come and meet the cats at the shelter and adopt. If you have picked cat/s from the website, you will meet them on adoption day.

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.

If you can offer a home to a harder to home cat, we will consider a home outside these areas.

02/06/2025

🎂Happy Birthday to Frank and Flo🎂

We received the sweetest update from Frank and Flo’s guardian as they approach their 3rd birthday:

“It’s almost Frank and Flo’s 3rd birthday! They are such happy little cats 🐱 In the last year, Flo has become a real lap cat – she always wants to be picked up and sit on your lap at all times. Frank is super affectionate as always, and they got another cat tree which is a big hit. They love each other so much and are the perfect little pair.”
~Georgia

💌 We love hearing how your rescue cats are getting on! If you’ve adopted from us, please do send us an update via Messenger – your stories brighten our days and help inspire more happy adoptions.

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