News
Catch up on all the latest from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and the animal welfare sector.

Challenge Poverty Week: Pet Poverty
In line with Challenge Poverty Week’s theme for Friday - food - we're sharing what we’ve learned about supporting people experiencing pet poverty since we opened our first pet foodbank, and how you can access help or support our work.
Read Article

Our statement on the XL Bully Announcement
Statement on the XL Bully ban from the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
Read Article

A trainer’s top tips for taking your dog camping
Thinking of taking your dog camping? Make sure you’re prepared! Read on for our expert trainer’s advice on how to go camping with your dog.
Read Article

Open Day 2023 - Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along for a sunny afternoon of fun and games at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Open Day 2023 and to the volunteers who helped make it happen!
Read Article

How to care for your dog in hot weather.
Hot weather can be dangerous for dogs. Here's our advice on how to care for your dog in hot weather.
Read Article

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Open Day Returns!
Join us for a pup-filled afternoon of fun and games.
Read Article

Microchipping your cat: What you need to know.
This National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, we want to talk about the importance of microchipping your cat.
Read Article

139th Annual General Meeting
The Home's 139th Annual General Meeting takes place on Friday 26 May and observers are invited to join on Zoom.
Read Article

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.
Read Article