As 2023 creeps ever closer, most will be enjoying the last of the festive period, spending time with their family, friends and pets.
However, there are many animals across Edinburgh that are currently without a family or forever home, and are under the care of some of the capital's great shelters.
Rehoming and caring for hundreds of dogs and cats over the years, the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is currently looking for new owners for eight dogs in 2023.
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Working tirelessly to provide top quality training and care for the animals they take in, the shelter has also been providing local food banks with pet food and other essential items since the pandemic.
Ensuring that the dogs they house are paired with the right individuals that can definitely take care of their needs, the charity have released a detailed description of each animal to find the perfect fit.
Here are all of the adorable pooches looking for a new home for 2023.
Cash
Cash is looking for an experienced owner who is willing to work with a recommended one to one dog trainer. The four-year-old Collie Cross needs a quiet, adult only home, in a quieter area away from the city. He will need company for most of the day and would suit living in a main door home with a private garden.
Cash is a very nervous boy who will need several visits to get to know any potential new owners. He needs an understanding person who will work with a trainer to help him overcome his anxiety issues, as well as manage his reactivity around other dogs. When he is in a familiar environment and around people that he knows and trusts, Cash is an affectionate and happy boy who enjoys getting fussed over and loves getting tummy rubs. He is very playful and motivated by toys, so loves to spend time chasing after a ball. Like most Collies, Cash has lots of energy, and will need long walks, which need to be in quieter areas. He would enjoy hillwalking with his new owners and may like to go running too.
Rolo
Rolo is looking for an experienced owner who has had Terriers in the past and is comfortable with the Terrier character. The one-year-old Patterdale Terrier needs an adult only home and doesn’t want to live with other pets. He would suit a home with main door access.
Rolo is a typical Terrier who may be smaller in size, but he has a big personality. He is a very energetic and clever dog who will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. He would suit an active owner who enjoys running or hillwalking, and he likes going for long walks and is always happy to chase after a ball. Rolo loves enrichment and activity toys where he can use his brain. He is a pretty happy wee dog who likes being around adults and would like an owner who can spend some of their day with him. He will need to continue his basic training as he can be very excitable and is easily over stimulated. He isn’t keen on other dogs and would benefit from working on his socialisation skills.
Lola
Lola is looking for an experienced dog owner who ideally has knowledge of dog reactivity. The seven-year-old German Shepherd would like a main door home with a private garden where she can enjoy a space away from other dogs. She would like to be the only pet in her home but may suit living with dog savvy kids aged 12 or more.
Lola is a happy and sweet natured girl who is very affectionate and sure to make a wonderful companion. She is a very playful girl who loves having fun with her soft toys. Lola doesn’t get on with other dogs, after being attacked in the past, so she does not want to be around other dogs. She enjoys getting out for regular short walks and would like her own garden so she can enjoy a safe outdoor space. Lola suffers from hip dysplasia so needs an understanding owner who can continue to manage this, more information will be given to successful applicants.
Kylo
Kylo is looking for an experienced owner who is familiar with nervous dogs and their needs. The nine-year-old German Shepherd/Collie needs an adult only home with a private garden. He will need to be the only pet in his home and needs to live in a quiet area away from the city. Kylo’s new owner will need to visit him several times before adopting, and they must be prepared to bring him back for a few sessions with our training team.
Kylo is a nervous boy who will require several visits so he can become comfortable with his new owners. He can be very wary around new people but loves getting fuss and affection when he gets to know you. He is wary around other dogs and will bark at passing bikes, but he has been working very hard in his training sessions and is very eager to please. We want to carry on these sessions with his new owner, so we can work together to help Kylo continue to improve. Kylo is an older boy, but he still loves walking and will chase after a ball for as long as it is thrown for him. We think he deserves the chance to enjoy his golden years in a happy and loving home, and he is sure to bring a lot of joy to his new owners.
Roxie
Roxie is looking for an experienced dog owner who is prepared to work with a professional trainer. The four-year-old American Bulldog needs to be the only pet in a home without children and needs a main door home with direct access into a secure and private garden which is not shared with neighbours.
Roxie is a nervous girl who is wary around new people, men in particular, and she has also shown guarding behaviour in the past, so she really needs a dedicated and understanding owner who can help her work on these issues. She is very affectionate around people that she knows, and loves getting cuddles and made a fuss of. She is a playful girl who loves having fun with her toys, especially enjoying chasing after a ball. She requires longer walks and loves walking along the beach, she also enjoys running around in our enclosed paddock area. She is happy to walk with other dogs around but doesn’t want to live with one. Roxie has had some health issues, more information will be given to successful applicants.
Hector
Hector is looking for an experienced owner who has a good understanding of dog reactivity. The four-year-old Cross Terrier would like to have company for most of the day and would be better suited to a main door home. He needs to be the only pet in a home without children, and would suit living in a quieter area.
Hector is a sassy but sweet little guy who has bucket loads of personality. He is a very smart boy who loves learning new tricks, especially when he gets tasty treats as a reward. He loves to play fetch with a squeaky tennis ball and will let you know if you’re not throwing fast enough. Hector is very affectionate and likes to spend time with the people he knows. He does get stressed when left alone, so will need an owner who is willing to help him overcome this and gradually learn how to comfortably spend time alone. His new owner will also need to work on and manage his reactivity when he is out and about.
Peter
Peter is looking for an experienced owner who has some knowledge of dog reactivity. The 11-year-old Lurcher can get overwhelmed in busier environments so needs a quiet home with a private garden, and an owner who will make sure he doesn’t get stressed unnecessarily. He would prefer to have company for most of the day and needs an adult only home where he will be the only pet.
Peter is a lovely old boy who deserves to spend his golden years in a loving home where he can chill out and relax. He can be affectionate and cuddly, and even thinks he should be a lap dog at times. He has his excitable moments and does sometimes love his soft toys into literal pieces, but he more often likes to spend time enjoying a comfy and quiet spot. He enjoys shorter walks, but likes plenty of them, and likes sniffing around in our paddock whenever he can. Peter can be reactive around other dogs and needs to wear a muzzle when he is out on a walk because of this, so he would benefit by having an owner who has some experience with dog reactivity.
TJ
TJ is looking for an experienced owner who has previously had a boisterous dog with high energy levels. His new owner must be committed to continuing his training in a professional environment. He needs an adult only home without visiting children, and he will need to be the only pet in his home. He needs a home in a quiet area away from the city centre, with access to a secure and private garden which is not shared with neighbours.
TJ is a very happy and friendly boy who wants to be active as much as possible. He has a huge amount of energy, he would love to go running or hill walking with his owner, and he would thrive being involved in an activity like Scent Work, Mantrailing or Agility. TJ can be very boisterous which can become overwhelming, so it is important that he gets all the exercise and stimulation that he requires every day. He will happily walk past other dogs, but due to some issues in the past, he can become too focused on other dogs which makes him anxious. He has been working really hard at learning alternative behaviours, and his new owner should be willing to bring TJ to the Home for more training sessions.
You can find all of the animals needing rehomed on the EDCH website.
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