Eight charming dogs residing at Edinburgh’s Dog and Cat Home are currently seeking adoption, ready to begin a new life in their forever homes.
From Staffies to Shepherds, there are no dogs more deserving of love than those at the Home who have faced things that no dog should have to go through: from the hardships of living on the streets as a stray, to the loss of their beloved owners.
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home works endlessly all year round to help keep pets in their loving homes, but sadly is experiencing a record number of surrender requests from owners no longer able to care for their pets.
This comes as a result of the rise in the number of households that welcomed new pets to their family during Covid-19 lockdown, and the subsequent adjustment when the world opened up again, coupled with the financial devastation of the cost-of-living crisis.
Consistently at capacity and struggling to take in any more pets until others are rehomed, the charity is calling out for families thinking about welcoming a new pet into their lives to consider re-homing as an option before they seek to buy a pet.
Lindsay Fyffe-Jardine, CEO of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, said: “The more pets we can find loving forever homes for, the more vulnerable animals who may have been victims of neglect or abuse we can bring in and care for, offering them a safe place of refuge to recover, rehabilitate and eventually find a loving home of their own.”
Patiently waiting more than 650 days for the right family to welcome him into their life, 12-year-old Lurcher, Peter, first came to the home in 2022 as a stray and has been holding out for the right person to take him home ever since.
Despite being one of the oldest residents of the home, both in age and time spent there, Nonnie Kent the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s Rehoming Manager says Peter still has a lot of life left in him: “Peter is a sweetheart with a loveable nature who deserves to spend his golden years surrounded by comfort and love.
“Despite his age, he still enjoys walks, sniffing around our paddock, and playing with his favourite soft toys. He can be easily overwhelmed so he just needs an owner who’s willing to work with him at his pace.”
Alongside Peter, Storm, Bailey, Graham, Ted, Quincy, Simon, and Dotty are all also currently looking for loving owners so they can live a happy and fulfilled life, showered with the care and attention they deserve.
Storm
1.5years, Dutch Shepherd, Female
Storm is a stunning one-and-a-half-year-old Dutch Shepherd. She had a tough start to life as she was brought to the Home as a stray last year. She can be wary of new people and nervous in new situations. Storm needs a patient and understanding person who can help her work on this.
Storm is a clever and energetic girl looking for an active owner who will enjoy giving her all the exercise and stimulation she needs each day.
She’s affectionate, playful and will be a devoted friend to the right person.
Bailey
5 years, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Male
Beautiful Bailey has been with the Home for almost a year and he’s hoping to find his forever home. He’s a medium-build, five-year-old Staffy with a heart as big as his eyes!
Bailey needs an experienced and active owner who will enjoy getting out with him and working on his training.
Bailey can be boisterous when he gets excited and needs to go to a home where he will be the only pet. He has so much love to give and he will make a loyal companion for the right owner.
Graham
5 years, Lurcher, Male
Graham is a five-year-old Lurcher who has won over the hearts of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home team. He first came to the Home as a stray, and he’s easily overwhelmed and anxious. Graham is looking for an experienced owner and a quiet home.
He’s a playful boy who loves running free and playing with toys. He’s been working hard on his training and needs a person who’s willing to keep this up with him.
Graham is incredibly affectionate once he gets to know someone and despite his size, he aspires to be a lapdog.
Ted
5 years, American Bulldog, Male, 229 Days at the Home
Ted is a big boy with an even bigger heart. He’s a five-year-old American Bulldog who was brought to the Home when his previous owner’s difficult circumstances meant they could no longer cope with his care.
Ted is just brimming with personality and playfulness. He loves meeting people, getting fussed over, and his football. He can be cheeky and needs someone who can manage this and continue to work on his training with him.
His affectionate and playful personality will make him the perfect companion for someone with the time and energy to give him the love he deserves.
Quincy
4 years, Lurcher Cross, Female
Quincy is a loveable lady who came to the Home when her previous owner passed away. She’s a four-year-old Lurcher cross who is shy of new people but full of affection for those she trusts.
She’s very playful and loves running on the beach or chasing a ball in our paddock.
Quincy doesn’t like to be left alone and can be reactive with other dogs. She’s been working on this in training and needs a person who will be understanding and patient with her.
Simon
1 year, Bulldog Cross, Male
Simon is a special boy who everyone at the Home has a big soft spot for. He’s a one-year-old Bulldog cross who had an incredibly tough start to life which has made him anxious and unsure of new surroundings and new people.
Simon needs someone who’s patient with his fears and stresses and will give him a quiet home. Simon doesn’t give his trust freely but once you’ve earned it, his playful personality shines brightly.
Simon deserves a safe, happy home where his confidence can grow even further.
Dotty
3 years, Bulldog Cross, Female
Dotty is a three-year-old Bulldog Cross who’s brimming with love for life. She’s been working hard on her training and needs an owner who will keep this up with her. Dotty is very motivated by food and toys, so she loves learning new things!
Dotty is a bundle of cuddles and love around people, but she doesn’t like other dogs and can be reactive. She is looking for a home where she will be the only pet, with an owner who understands her needs.
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has given animals a safe place to recover and find love for 140 years and supplies 88 foodbanks across East and Central Scotland with vital meals for pets.
The home also supports families struggling to make ends meet to help keep their pets at home through various community support services such as emergency food packages, educational content and training, and other outreach services.
Whether through preventative community work or caring for and rehoming animals like Peter who come to them, the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home gives its all to support dogs and cats in East and Central Scotland.
To find out more or to enquire about adopting, visit their website https://edch.org.uk