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!
Light Up Our Home: Help Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home install energy saving solar panels.
The Home is facing crippling energy costs. Installing solar panels will help us save money, build for the future, and provide a safe outdoor space for our cats at the same time! Can you help?
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Important news from the Home
Due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the rising costs of running the Home have outpaced the funds we’ve been able to raise, despite the continued generosity and support of our incredible community.
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Hays Pantry: Kickboxing and kitten food, the community hub that does it all!
Every day at Hay Avenue Community Hub is different. From boxing classes, to walking groups, mental health workshops, coffee mornings and a Community Pantry, there is something happening every day of the week.
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Behind the scenes; Aiste’s shadow day with the Animal Welfare team.
Each new member of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home team does what we call a ‘shadow day’ with different departments. Find out how Aiste's day with the Animal Welfare team went!
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Payroll Giving Month at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
It’s February, and we’re calling all animal lovers to take action because Payroll Giving Month is here! Here's how it all works.
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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and Buddy Bites: Exciting new partnership!
Our buddies at Buddy Bites have chosen Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home as their first UK partnership!
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Mr. Biscuit’s story: From loneliness to love at last
Mr. Biscuits was skinny, scratched and scarred when he was picked up as a stray and arrived in our care earlier this year. He was terrified and found it hard to trust people after all he’d been through.
Read his story here.
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Grant Scout's Christmas wish, help him run free
Scout needs surgery in both of his back legs to help him run and play freely. He is suffering from patella luxation in both his knees, which prohibits his movement and could lead to arthritis if left untreated. Can you help fund his life-changing surgery?
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How Businesses Are Warming Hearts This Winter
As winter sets in, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has been calling on businesses to make a real difference and get involved with our Warm Hearts, Warming Our Home Winter Appeal. Here's what they've been up to!
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