Stories
Catch up on all the latest stories from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
Sheila’s story: A lifetime of memories, a legacy to remember
Sheila was 6 years old the first time she and her family visited Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. That day they met Sandy, a golden labrador who became a cherished member of their family for 13 years. Sheila shares her story.
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Renfield’s story: ‘You could tell he wanted to make friends, but he was too nervous.’
When Renfield first came to us, he was so fearful and defensive that we suspected he may have been semi-feral. We were worried it would be difficult to find a good home for him, until David and Eilidh came along.
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Daisy’s story: Finally a forever home that fits just right
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
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’s story: ‘It’s like he was always meant to come to us.’
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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Boston's story: Thin, frightened but always full of love
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’s story: An upsetting number of welfare cases
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’s story – Why we fell in love with our Dutch Shepherd
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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Koa's story: A little warrior finds her home
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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