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!
Brave Bertie's story: A (not so) quiet retirement home
Bertie is a 9 year old cat who came to us as a stray last year. He was very nervous while he was with us, often hiding away in his cat tower in the back of his pen. Read his story here.
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Mona's happily ever after!
Last year we shared that sweet and sensitive Mona was struggling to find her forever home. Not long after, Mona found her match and she's now been happily settled for almost a year! Here's her story.
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A fond farewell to CEO, Lindsay Fyffe-Jardine
After a remarkable 10 years at the Home we say goodbye to our CEO Lindsay, whose leadership has shaped the Home’s mission and impact in countless ways.
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New look, same great taste! Our rehoming pages got a revamp.
Finding good matches and happy homes for our dogs and cats is at the heart of what we do.
We want to make it as easy as possible for people to get to know the animals, and let their unique personalities shine through, so we’ve been working hard to upgrade our site.
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Venchie Children and Young People's Project: ‘Thanks to the pet food bank, my cats have all lived a long life’
Joyce shares what receiving pet food support from the Venchie Children and Young People's Project and Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home means to her family.
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Mighty Moose takes on the Kiltwalk
Mighty Moose, a 15 year old Jack Russel Terrier is taking on both the Edinburgh and Glasgow Kiltwalk in support of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
Read her story here.
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Dunbar Foodshare - More than a food bank
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home food bank partners, Dunbar Foodshare is more than a food bank. It’s a source of community, comfort, and vital support for people going through financial crisis.
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Super Cooper is ready to go home
You may remember Cooper, the adorable Beagle-Hound cross who helped Mona build her confidence while she was with us. Super Cooper has been a fantastic dog-friend to many of our animals and now he’s ready to find his own home.
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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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