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Catch up on all the latest news from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.

Dog First Aid Training saves the day for little Pepper
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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Community Day 2024: Thank you!
A huge big thank you to every person and pup who came along to our Community Day. We hope you all had as much fun as we did!
Here's how it went.
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Generous and life-saving donation from St Andrews First Aid
Earlier this year, our friends at St Andrews First Aid kindly donated a defibrillator to the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
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140th Annual General Meeting
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What information should I put on my dog’s ID tag?
What information to add to a dog’s ID tag is something we often get asked, but did you know that it’s more than just a case of personal preference and there are legal requirements involved?
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Crowdfunder Appeal - Help Miss Ruby live a better life
Miss Ruby suffers from BOAS, making it hard for her to breathe. Help fund the vital treatment she needs to breathe freely.
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The Taily Mail is back!
Read our Spring/Summer issue of the Taily Mail for a sneak peek behind the scenes and a quick tour through the Home's history as well as some happy rehoming stories.
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Dug's Dinner 2024 was a barking success!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us last week for an evening of glamour, dancing, and fancy pups! Find out how it went.
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XL Bully Updated FAQ
The Scottish Government recently announced a two phase ban on XL Bully type dogs. Here's what we know so far.
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