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Catch up on all the latest news from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.
close up of Pepper the dog sitting outdoors and looking at the camera
Dog First Aid Training saves the day for little Pepper 
September 7, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Zoe, a member of our Animal Welfare Team, recently had to put her dog first aid training skills to the test when her dog, Pepper, had a medical emergency.
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Community Day 2024: Thank you!
September 4, 2024 by Betty Henderson
A huge big thank you to every person and pup who came along to our Community Day. We hope you all had as much fun as we did! Here's how it went.
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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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What information should I put on my dog’s ID tag?
July 29, 2024 by Betty Henderson
What information to add to a dog’s ID tag is something we often get asked, but did you know that it’s more than just a case of personal preference and there are legal requirements involved?
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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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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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