Our latest news
Catch up on all the latest news from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
Venchie Children and Young People's Project: ‘Thanks to the pet food bank, my cats have all lived a long life’
Joyce shares what receiving pet food support from the Venchie Children and Young People's Project and Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home means to her family.
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Mighty Moose takes on the Kiltwalk
Mighty Moose, a 15 year old Jack Russel Terrier is taking on both the Edinburgh and Glasgow Kiltwalk in support of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
Read her story here.
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Dunbar Foodshare - More than a food bank
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home food bank partners, Dunbar Foodshare is more than a food bank. It’s a source of community, comfort, and vital support for people going through financial crisis.
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Super Cooper is ready to go home
You may remember Cooper, the adorable Beagle-Hound cross who helped Mona build her confidence while she was with us. Super Cooper has been a fantastic dog-friend to many of our animals and now he’s ready to find his own home.
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Light Up Our Home: Help Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home install energy saving solar panels.
The Home is facing crippling energy costs. Installing solar panels will help us save money, build for the future, and provide a safe outdoor space for our cats at the same time! Can you help?
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Important news from the Home
Due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the rising costs of running the Home have outpaced the funds we’ve been able to raise, despite the continued generosity and support of our incredible community.
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Hays Pantry: Kickboxing and kitten food, the community hub that does it all!
Every day at Hay Avenue Community Hub is different. From boxing classes, to walking groups, mental health workshops, coffee mornings and a Community Pantry, there is something happening every day of the week.
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Behind the scenes; Aiste’s shadow day with the Animal Welfare team.
Each new member of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home team does what we call a ‘shadow day’ with different departments. Find out how Aiste's day with the Animal Welfare team went!
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Payroll Giving Month at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
It’s February, and we’re calling all animal lovers to take action because Payroll Giving Month is here! Here's how it all works.
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