Pets

The 10 best dog breeds for people living in a flat or apartment

Boa constrictorJason MaBoa has been at the SSPCA Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for nine days.

Giant snake abandoned in Edinburgh looks for new home

Seven pups were cruelly left for dead after being dumped in a plastic box in Bathgate, West Lothian.

Local discovered 7 puppies 'left for dead' and dumped in plastic box

Rupert and Honey are champions at leaving dog hair everywhere

I tested a set of pet-hair cleaning products on my clothes and carpets

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar, which dates from 1893, is located on Candlemaker Row on Edinburgh.

Local pub named among UK's quirkiest dog friendly bars

Follow these simple tips and reduce the chances of your dog being targeted by thieves.

10 expert tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while you're out for a walk

Following a few simple tips can keep your dog as safe as possible at home.

9 top tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while at home

9 expert tips on keeping your adorable dog cool during a heat wave

The 10 saddest dog movies of all time

The 12 tallest breeds of adorable dog in the world

10 fun facts you should know about the popular and proud Siberian Husky

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 10 most popular dog breeds in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh’s 10 most popular dog breeds named

The 20 most popular pets in the UK - from fish to ferrets

Meet 5 adorable pets who are looking for a new home this spring

Take a look through our photo gallery to see what The Good Food Guide reckons to be the most dog friendly restaurants in Edinburgh.

Here are the most dog-friendly places to dine

Don't let your dog eat the daffs!

Dog expert's Easter danger warning to Edinburgh pet owners

In the run-up to the Easter break, hot cross buns, daffodils and spring cleaning have all been revealed as potential pet hazards.

Chris Batchelor

From lovable Lurchers, curious Collies, adorable Dobermanns to sweet Staffies - there are many pups staying at the Dogs Trust in West Calder and Glasgow patiently waiting to find their forever home

10 adorable rescue dogs looking to find their forever home in Scotland

Shadow's joy lies in play, and he'll need a secure garden where he can freely run and play with his favourite squeaky toys.

Affectionate and energetic Shadow is looking for a new home and family

Rescue dog Jarvis is a charming and playful boy who is looking for his forever home

Meet Jarvis the adorable 7-year-old pup looking for a forever home

Six-year-old Ross is a sweet natured Labrador who is looking for a peaceful home where he can experience the gentle side of life

Meet Ross - the adorable rescue dog looking for a forever home

Larry is staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder. A true attention-seeker, he would like to be the sole pet in his new home where he can relish the spotlight

Meet Larry, our rescue dog of the week

Currently staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder, Nigel is an affectionate and friendly one-year-old pup who would make a great addition to an active home

Meet Nigel the puppy who is looking for a forever home

Dasher and Posie are inseparable companions

Meet Dasher and Posie our Edinburgh rescue dogs of the week

An appeal has been launched to find the owner of the lost cat found inside a sofa at a council waste depot in West Lothian. Photo: Scottish SPCA

Appeal after cat found at council waste depot

10 quickest and slowest breeds of adorable dog

Meet Lawson our Edinburgh rescue dog of the week

Meet Lawson the German Shepherd who is looking for a new home

Annabelle, who is staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder, is a sweet and affectionate girl who loves spending time with people and loves nothing more than a snuggle on the sofa with her family

Affectionate and loyal Staffy Annabelle is looking for forever family home

The three-year-old is looking for a loving home.

Neil Johnstone

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launched its urgent winter appeal today. Between January and August this year the charity rehomed 167 dogs and 81 cats

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches urgent appeal

Jarvis is friendly and playful seven-year-old chap who will make friends with everyone wherever he goes. He is currently staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet Jarvis the Labrador cross who is looking for his forever home

Grave the lovable Staffie is looking for her forever home

Adorable Staffie looking for home where she can spend her golden years

Craig and Debbie Stephens from Portobello say their cat Tiggy has smashed the record for the loudest purr and have asked the Guinness world records to pay Tiggy a visit

Cat owners contact Guinness World Records claiming pet has 'loudest purr'

Larissa Duncan said: "Vincent and Bela."

15 adorable photos of Edinburgh bunnies that will make you say 'awww'

Affectionate Staffie cross, Freckles is looking for a quiet adult only home with no visiting children and no other pets

Freckles the three-year-old Staffie is our rescue dog of the week

The best dog-friendly restaurants in the UK have been selected by a travel website – and Edinburgh's The Fountain pub has made it into the Top 20. Photo: The Fountain

Edinburgh pub named as one of UK's most dog-friendly

Ben, who is staying at Dogs Trust West Calder, is a friendly and affectionate Labrador cross that thrives on the company of his family

Meet Labrador cross Ben who is looking for a forever family to keep him safe

Mallow’s endearing nature truly shines through when he's with his loved ones. He adores snuggling up for cuddles and once he's familiar with you he'll reveal his cheeky side and eagerly request belly rubs

Sweet and affectionate Mallow is looking to find a new home and family

Eight-year-old Border Collie, May, is a sweet and gentle girl who finds her greatest joy in the company of others. You can learn more about rehoming and fostering at the charity's ‘Can You… Be My Person?’ event on Saturday October 28 between 12pm - 4pm at the Dogs Trust West Calder centre

Meet May the full-of-love Border Collie who is searching for a new home

Six lovable Lurchers staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder are patiently waiting to find a new home. Susan Tonner, manager at Dogs Trust West Calder said Lurchers are loyal and gentle and 'renowned for being affectionate'

Six adorable Lurchers are looking for their forever home

A litter of seven puppies, believed to be just days old, have been found abandoned in a plastic container in West Lothian. Photos: Scottish SPCA

Puppies found abandoned in plastic contatiner

Lindsay Turnbull shared this great photo of her dog Archie T.

25 photos of adorable Edinburgh dogs that will make you say 'awww'

The open day will feature a range of exciting events and activities - from a kids craft corner, a pet photo booth and a range of competitions for dogs. Photo: Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

Dog and cat shelter to host open day with competitions and activities

Three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Annabelle loves cosy snuggles on the sofa and a heart full of love

Lovable pup Annabelle is looking to bring happiness to a new home

Here are 10 of the smallest breeds of beautiful toy dog

Five-year-old Benji has to receive emergency care at Vets Now care after wolfing down right rubber ducks. Vets Now clinics and hospitals are open through the night, seven-days-a-week to treat any pet emergencies that may occur

Dog undergoes emergency surgery after swallowing 8 rubber ducks

Sadie can find the hustle and bustle of urban life overwhelming and would much prefer a peaceful rural home where she can frolic in local fields. Photo: Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet Sadie the lovable Labrador who is looking to find her forever home

Juliee Walker said: "This is Nala."

Readers share their most adorable pet cat photos

Here are 10 of the most popular and lovable hound breeds of dog

Nobles, a Victorian-style cafe-bar in Leith, allows customers to bring in dogs during the day. One visitor described the venue as "a really nice place in Leith to grab something to eat or just to have a few drinks". They continued: "As lot of places in Leith, the place is dog friendly so you can bring your furry friends too".

The 10 best dog friendly pubs

We asked our readers to share photos of their cats.

40 photos of adorable Edinburgh cats that will brighten your day

Tina, an adorable 10-year-old labrador, eagerly awaits the opportunity to find her forever family.

Labrador looking for loving family to care for her

The laws on dogs in hot cars and what to do to help

Six-month old pup Simon is looking for a forever home in Edinburgh.

Abandoned pup looking for a forever home

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Bloc the terrier has been missing from Edinburgh since May 3.

Dog owner 'desperate' to find missing pup

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