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Supporting dogs, cats and their people in Edinburgh and beyond.

Who we are

At Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, we give our all to keep loving homes whole and keep pets where they belong – with their families. When that’s not possible, we take them in and love them as if they’re our own. We give every dog and cat the best level of care possible, from food and healthcare to toys and training – all to get them ready for their future family. With open doors and open minds, we aim to break down the stigma people can face when they hit hard times. Because we believe there’s goodness inside every pet and person.

What we do

At Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, we give our all to keep pets where they belong – and to help them thrive.

Our Rehoming Stories
Finding dogs and cats loving new homes across Edinburgh and beyond.
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Supporting community
Our mission is to be there for every pet, and owner in their time of need.
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Training & hire
Pet first aid, body language, one-to-one training and secure dog park hire.
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Expert, practical advice from the team at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home – training, behaviour, health and settling in, for every dog and cat.

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We need your support

There are lots of ways to help us keep rescuing, rehoming and caring for the pets who need us.

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With no government funding we rely on our generous supporters to ensure that the dogs and cats of Edinburgh are cared for.
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Fundraise
From bake sales to sponsored challenges, there are many ways to support our work.
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Corporate partnership
Whatever the form of partnership, all the funds directly benefit the dogs and cats in our care.
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Read about how we've been making a difference...

A selection of old photos of Sheila's dogs. Top left to right: Holly and Sheila on her graduation day, Sandy sleeping on the sofa. Bottom left to right: Holly on the beach, Sally sleeping on the sofa.
Sheila’s story: A lifetime of memories, a legacy to remember
July 2, 2026 by Betty Henderson
Sheila was 6 years old the first time she and her family visited Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. That day they met Sandy, a golden labrador who became a cherished member of their family for 13 years. Sheila shares her story.
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Renfield’s story: ‘You could tell he wanted to make friends, but he was too nervous.’
May 20, 2026 by Betty Henderson
When Renfield first came to us, he was so fearful and defensive that we suspected he may have been semi-feral. We were worried it would be difficult to find a good home for him, until David and Eilidh came along.
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Niall shaking hands with a member of staff
Niall’s story: An upsetting number of welfare cases
December 23, 2025 by Betty Henderson
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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