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Edinburgh Live
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Katie Williams

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home 'brought to its knees' as energy bills soar by 800%

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home faces a staggering rise in gas and electricity bills which could bring the 140-year-old animal refuge ‘to its knees.’

The charity says will the predicted energy costs that are expected to soar, they are bracing themselves for an 800 percent rise with electricity supplies forecasted to hit £31,160 and gas to top £63,735 for the animal shelter.

They are urging the Scottish and UK Government to intervene as Dog and Cat Home say the charity sector has been 'forgotten about' and with the demand and costs so high, and supplies so low, they have had no relief or support. It could end in a 'major disaster'.

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