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Catch up on all the latest stories from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
Daisy’s story: Finally a forever home that fits just right
May 14, 2026 by Betty Henderson
Daisy the cock-a-poo has been through a lot in her 5 years. As a result of her difficult past, she was nervous of new people, reactive to other dogs and struggled with separation anxiety while she was with us. Now, she’s playful, pampered, and a local Strava celebrity thanks to her morning runs in the Braid Hills!
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Koa the kitty queen of Portobello
May 7, 2026 by Betty Henderson
Volunteer, Lisa, wasn’t sure if she was ready for a new cat after the loss of her beloved Topaz… until she met Koa.
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Haggis the collie looking at the camera
Haggis’s story: ‘It’s like he was always meant to come to us.’
April 27, 2026 by Betty Henderson
Haggis is a young border collie who came to us when his previous family were no longer able to cope with his care. Haggis was nervous of cars and traffic, and struggling in the kennel environment, so we needed to find him a relaxed, rural home as quickly as possible. Lisa and her partner, Brian, were the perfect match.
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Close up of Boston cocking his head at the camera outside in the paddock
Boston's story: Thin, frightened but always full of love
January 10, 2026 by Betty Henderson
Boston is a Lurcher puppy who’s had an incredibly tough start in life. He came to us, skinny, malnourished, and scared. Now he’s looking to make up for lost time. Read his story.
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Niall shaking hands with a member of staff
Niall’s story: An upsetting number of welfare cases
December 23, 2025 by Betty Henderson
Niall was worryingly thin and covered in paint when he came to us as a stray earlier this year. He’s just one of a number of shocking welfare cases we’ve seen recently. Read his story.
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Storm by the sea
Storm’s story – Why we fell in love with our Dutch Shepherd
December 14, 2025
Storm is a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd who spent almost a year in our care before finding her forever home. Her new owner, Paula, shares the experience of rehoming a high-demand dog like Storm.
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Image of Lisa and Koa cuddling in the cattery
Koa's story: A little warrior finds her home
December 12, 2025 by Betty Henderson
Volunteer, Lisa, wasn’t sure if she was ready for a new cat after the loss of her beloved Topaz… until she met Koa. Read their story.
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Hamish sitting on a cliff by the sea
Hamish’s story: A story of dedication and love
December 10, 2025 by Betty Henderson
Paul visited Hamish, the anxious collie, twice a week for six weeks before Hamish was comfortable enough to go home with him. Read his story.
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Juno in her tunnel looking at the camera
Juno's story: A dream come true
December 2, 2025 by Betty Henderson
When Juno the Maine-Coon came to us earlier this year, she was in desperate need of some care and attention. Read Juno's story of resilience and love.
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