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Catch up on all the latest news from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
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Christmas Day in the Kennels
December 24, 2023 by Betty Henderson
Ever wondered what Christmas Day at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home looks like? Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes to see what our animals and team get up to.
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Piper the cat sleeping on the bed
Piper's Story: Not a day too soon
December 12, 2023 by Betty Henderson
Piper came to us just in time. Without our support, she would have had to find a safe place to give birth on the streets and her kittens might not have made it. Read her story.
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Corporate Giving: How your business can support Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
December 6, 2023 by Betty Henderson
Through corporate giving, businesses can support their local community, increase customer loyalty, and even attract employees. Learn more about how helping the Home could help you.
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Team member organising pet foodbank donations
Giving Tuesday: How supporting pet food banks supports Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
November 28, 2023 by Betty Henderson
Our pet food banks provide vital support to families struggling to make ends meet. Find out more about our pet food banks and why providing this kind of preventative community support is so important to us.
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Daryll and Jonny standing in the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home car park with their arms folded
Gaming for Good: 24-Hour Stream Raises Over £2,000 for the Home
November 7, 2023 by David Mitchell
Virtual adventures for real-world impact. How Daryll Richardson and Jonny Wallace raised £2,111 for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
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Bagel and Bridget cuddling in the outdoor paddock
Bagel's Story: Recovery against the odds
November 1, 2023 by Betty Henderson
When we first met her, Bagel was suffering from various severe and upsetting health conditions. It didn't look like she was going to make it. Read Bagel's story of recovery against the odds here.
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XL Bully FAQ
October 13, 2023 by Betty Henderson
On the 15th of September 2023, the UK Government announced that American XL Bully type dogs will be banned by the end of the year. Here's what we know so far.   
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Our statement on the XL Bully Announcement
September 29, 2023
Statement on the XL Bully ban from the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
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Black labrador and spaniel sitting in front of a fence looking in the same direction to the right.
Open Day 2023 - Thank You!
September 20, 2023 by Betty Henderson
A huge thank you to everyone who came along for a sunny afternoon of fun and games at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Open Day 2023 and to the volunteers who helped make it happen!  
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