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Challenge Poverty Week: Pet Poverty
October 7, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Challenge Poverty Week aims to drive awareness of the ways that poverty can affect our lives from housing to transport and food. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home play our part to support people facing pet poverty with vital resources through Pet Food Banks and Pet Food Drives. Read on to find out more.
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B&Q volunteers with Hamish the dog
B&Q volunteers breathe fresh life into Leo’s memorial garden
October 4, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Recently, a team of volunteers from B&Q gave Leo's Memorial Garden some much needed love and attention. Find out how they got on.
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German shepherd sitting in a sunny park
What to do if you find a missing pet
October 2, 2024 by Betty Henderson
Think you’ve found a missing pet? Here’s some advice from our team on how to help reunite them with their family!
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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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