NOWHERE LIKE HOME

This winter, we need to raise £200,000 to keep Edinburgh’s dogs and cats protected, fed and warm. Will you help?

How To Adopt

Our dogs and cats are looking for a home where they’re loved and a family to help them live their lives to the fullest. Read on if you think that could be you.

How To Adopt a Dog or Cat

Support Our Winter Appeal

This year, a shocking 45% of animals admitted have been lost or abandoned pets. We rely entirely on the generosity of people like you to be there for every dog, cat and person who needs us this winter.

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Who We Are

At Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, we give our all to keep loving homes whole and keep pets where they belong – with their families. When that’s not possible, we take them in and love them as if they’re our own. We give every dog and cat the best level of care possible, from food and healthcare to toys and training – all to get them ready for their future family. With open doors and open minds, we aim to break down the stigma people can face when they hit hard times. Because we believe there’s goodness inside every pet and person.

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Need Help?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is here for more than just our animals. Our mission is to be there for every pet, and owner in their hour of need. Click here to see how we can help.

Pet Food Bank

How You Can Support The Home

You can support our work in many ways! From donations, items to fundraising on our behalf we need your support more than ever!

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Our Home

Here at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, we strive to make sure that every pet has the loving home they deserve. And we get our claws into our cause.

Our Home

Corporate and Partnerships

We believe there are no limits for partnerships, whether it’s through a one-time fundraising event or a long-term collaboration. You can contribute in various meaningful ways, from donating time and food to sharing expertise and knowledge. Whatever the form of partnership, all the funds we raise directly benefit the dogs and cats in our care.

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Boston's story: Thin, frightened but always full of love

January 10, 2026 by Betty Henderson

Boston is a Lurcher puppy who’s had an incredibly tough start in life. He came to us, skinny, malnourished, and scared. Now he’s looking to make up for lost time. Read his story.

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Niall’s story: An upsetting number of welfare cases

December 23, 2025 by Betty Henderson

Niall was worryingly thin and covered in paint when he came to us as a stray earlier this year. He’s just one of a number of shocking welfare cases we’ve seen recently. Read his story.

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