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Catch up on all the latest news from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
Five simple ways to support Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Looking for a way to support Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home beyond financial donations? Here are some of the top ways you can show Edinburgh’s dogs and cats some love without touching those purse strings.
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Koa the kitty queen of Portobello
Volunteer, Lisa, wasn’t sure if she was ready for a new cat after the loss of her beloved Topaz… until she met Koa.
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Greyfriar’s Bobby and Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Did you know that Edinburgh’s most famous dog, Greyfriars Bobby, has a connection to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home? Read the story.
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Haggis’s story: ‘It’s like he was always meant to come to us.’
Haggis is a young border collie who came to us when his previous family were no longer able to cope with his care. Haggis was nervous of cars and traffic, and struggling in the kennel environment, so we needed to find him a relaxed, rural home as quickly as possible. Lisa and her partner, Brian, were the perfect match.
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5 ways to consider your pet when writing your Will
March is Free Wills Month, a time when many people choose to make or update their Will. It is also a timely reminder to think about the arrangements you would like to make for your pet’s future. Here are some ways you could choose to consider your pet when writing a Will.
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A fond farewell to our COO, Jamie Simpson
After five fantastic years of service, we’re sad to say goodbye to our COO, Jamie Simpson, as he takes his new role as CEO of Dog Aid Scotland.
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Boston's story: Thin, frightened but always full of love
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
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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A message from our Finance Manager
I’m Jess, the Finance Manager at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. I don’t usually contact supporters, but the situation we are facing is serious and I wanted to speak to you directly. As a kind supporter of the Home, your gift can make a difference.
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