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Edinburgh’s famous cats
We all know and love the story of Edinburgh’s beloved dog, Greyfriars Bobby, but let's not forget about the cats! Here are some of the city’s most famous cats.
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Renfield’s story: ‘You could tell he wanted to make friends, but he was too nervous.’
When Renfield first came to us, he was so fearful and defensive that we suspected he may have been semi-feral. We were worried it would be difficult to find a good home for him, until David and Eilidh came along.
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Daisy’s story: Finally a forever home that fits just right
Daisy the cock-a-poo has been through a lot in her 5 years. As a result of her difficult past, she was nervous of new people, reactive to other dogs and struggled with separation anxiety while she was with us. Now, she’s playful, pampered, and a local Strava celebrity thanks to her morning runs in the Braid Hills!
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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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