Stories
There is nothing more heart-warming than hearing about how our work has changed the lives of our animals, their new families' lives and the community we support. We want to share that feeling with you. Here are some of our favourite stories!
A fond farewell to our COO, Jamie Simpson
After five fantastic years of service, we’re sad to say goodbye to our COO, Jamie Simpson, as he takes his new role as CEO of Dog Aid Scotland.
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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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A message from our Finance Manager
I’m Jess, the Finance Manager at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. I don’t usually contact supporters, but the situation we are facing is serious and I wanted to speak to you directly. As a kind supporter of the Home, your gift can make a difference.
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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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Hamish’s story: A story of dedication and love
Paul visited Hamish, the anxious collie, twice a week for six weeks before Hamish was comfortable enough to go home with him. Read his story.
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Amelia Morgan joins us as our new CEO!
On the 1st December, we welcomed Amelia Morgan as our new Chief Executive Officer. Amelia brings more than 20 years of leadership experience from the charity and public sectors. Read more.
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Juno's story: A dream come true
When Juno the Maine-Coon came to us earlier this year, she was in desperate need of some care and attention. Read Juno's story of resilience and love.
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