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Catch up on all the latest press releases from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
Mr. Biscuit’s story: From loneliness to love at last
December 19, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Mr. Biscuits was skinny, scratched and scarred when he was picked up as a stray and arrived in our care earlier this year. He was terrified and found it hard to trust people after all he’d been through. Read his story here.
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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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Generous and life-saving donation from St Andrews First Aid
August 21, 2024 by Betty Henderson
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
July 30, 2024
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Margo sitting on the grass looking at the camera
Margo's happily ever after!
July 17, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Remember Margo? Your generous support helped to pay for her vital elbow surgery earlier this year, and now she’s happily settled in her forever home!  
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dog and cat affectionately touching foreheads
Regular Giving: What’s it all about?
July 5, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Looking for a high-impact way to support a cause close to your heart? Here’s why charities love regular giving!
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Doreen Graham and Charlie the dog
Former Chair, Doreen Graham, to be awarded MBE!
June 26, 2024 by Betty Henderson
We’re thrilled to announce that Doreen Graham has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list after 15 dedicated years on the board of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. Read more.
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Tough Cookie finds her home
June 20, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Little Cookie was found as a stray in August last year. She was tiny, covered in fleas and frighteningly weak. Read her story.
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Crowdfunder Appeal - Help Miss Ruby live a better life
June 6, 2024 by Betty Henderson
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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