Stories
Catch up on all the latest stories from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
Honey's Story: Hard work and training pays off!
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.
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National Bucket List Day: Ola’s Munro Challenge
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's Story: A happy ending close to Home
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's Story: Love, patience and perseverance against the odds
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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Pablo's Story: A lucky escape
Thanks to the dedication of heroic mechanics who worked for hours to free him from a car engine, Pablo has a second chance at life.
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Christmas Day in the Kennels
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's Story: Not a day too soon
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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Bagel's Story: Recovery against the odds
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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A New Beginning For Big Al
This month the Home's PR Lead, Derek Stewart-Brown, made the life-changing step of adopting a pint-sized new companion, Big Al. In his latest blog, Derek walks us through the online process and the first days at home.
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