When someone in your life passes on, it can be comforting to commemorate them their way. Whether it’s for a special person or a special pet, celebrating their life through the causes they cared about is a touching way to preserve their spirit.
Gifts In Memory
Funeral Gifts
We’re always grateful for funeral collections or donations given in lieu of flowers to our charity. By providing veterinary care, food, shelter, and enrichment to our dogs and cats you’re not only helping us in our cause, you’re leaving a legacy of love for that special person in your life.
Give a gift today
Regular Giving
Set up a regular donation in memory of your loved one throughout the year to continue to help support the dogs and cats in our care.
As a thank you, you’ll receive a welcome pack, a unique Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home keyring and regular updates throughout the year.
Set up a regular gift
Leave a legacy
For 140 years, we've been here for the dogs, cats and people who need us. And we couldn't have done it without you. Become a part of our future and leave a gift in your will today.
Leave a legacy
Sponsorship
Sponsor a dog or cat pen (or both!) for year and have your personalised messaged added to our sponsor wall for your loved one.
Become a sponsor
Fundraise in memory
Fundraise in memory of your loved one by taking part in an event such as Edinburgh Marathon, Kiltwalk or your own event such as a pub quiz or raffle. Our team would love to hear from you and help support you with your event.
Fundraise for us
Memory Tree
Dedicate a leaf on our memory tree in Leo’s garden at the Home in memory of your special pet. We have two beautiful memory tree sculptures here at the Home.
Dedicate a leaf
Please get in touch, if you would like further support with your in memory gift.
Please email us at fundraising@edch.org.uk or call 0131 669 5331 to speak to someone in the fundraising team.
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