Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has warned that it could be "brought to its knees" by an 800% rise in its gas and electricity bills.
The 140-year-old animal refuge stated that electricity next year is estimated to cost £31,160 while the gas bill is expected to top £63,735.
The organisation provides a shelter for hundreds of dogs and cats annually, but over the past 12-months has seen an unprecedented rise in pets requiring a home - due in part to owners surrendering their pets as the cost of living rises.
