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Catch up on all the latest stories from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
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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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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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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Honey the German Shepherd sitting in the sun
Honey's Story: Hard work and training pays off!
May 23, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Honey the German Shepherd has come a long way since she first arrived with us as an anxious and reactive dog. She's now happily rehomed with Debbie and thriving. Read her story.
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Ola and Eddie at the top of a Munro
National Bucket List Day: Ola’s Munro Challenge
April 24, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Today is National Bucket List Day, and we spoke to team member, Ola, who’s currently working towards her bucket list goal.
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Bruin wearing a red jacket and looking into the camera in a field
Bruin's Story: A happy ending close to Home
February 16, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Bruin came to us as a malnourished and unwell young pup. He found his happy ending very close to Home. Read his story.
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Ziva and Iain sitting together in the grassy paddock at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Ziva's Story: Love, patience and perseverance against the odds
January 29, 2024 by Betty Henderson
It took new owner, Iain, over three months to earn Ziva's trust. When she first came to us she was terrified of everything, especially men. Now Ian and Ziva are inseparable, read their story here.
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