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Catch up on all the latest news from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
Charity gift ideas: Give the gift of Love Without Limits this Christmas
December 2, 2024
Struggling for ideas for Christmas gifts? Why not support a cause close to your loved one’s heart? Here are some creative charity gift ideas to give back while you give.
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Lily's Story: Love at last!
November 27, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Lovely Lily took a little time to find her forever happiness. Now she's living her best life with her new sister Milly. Read her story here.
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Help beautiful Bear find a home in time for Christmas.
November 21, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Bear is a big ball of love and cuddles. He's ready to find his forever home and be the best companion to the right owner. Can you help him find a home before the holidays?
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Mona in the field
Mona's looking for love
November 6, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Mona came to us as a terrified and malnourished stray. With love, patience, and a little help from her friends, she's a new woman and she's ready to find her forever home. Read her story.
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Small and Mighty: Mary learns to love again
October 30, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Mary arrived in our care as a scared, misunderstood and heavily pregnant pup. All she needed was a little care and patience to transform into the loving, cuddle-bug she is today. Read her story.
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Tom and Zach’s story: ‘There was a time that I thought ‘I’m not going to be able to buy his dog food.’
October 30, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Tom rescued Zach from a bad situation when he was a young pup and they've been inseparable ever since. When they faced tough times, our Pet Food Bank helped them out. Read their story.
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cat eating out of food bowl
Challenge Poverty Week: Pet Poverty
October 7, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Challenge Poverty Week aims to drive awareness of the ways that poverty can affect our lives from housing to transport and food. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home play our part to support people facing pet poverty with vital resources through Pet Food Banks and Pet Food Drives. Read on to find out more.
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B&Q volunteers with Hamish the dog
B&Q volunteers breathe fresh life into Leo’s memorial garden
October 4, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Recently, a team of volunteers from B&Q gave Leo's Memorial Garden some much needed love and attention. Find out how they got on.
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close up of Pepper the dog sitting outdoors and looking at the camera
Dog First Aid Training saves the day for little Pepper 
September 7, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Zoe, a member of our Animal Welfare Team, recently had to put her dog first aid training skills to the test when her dog, Pepper, had a medical emergency.
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