Edinburgh

This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Edinburgh, serving professionals across the city’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to supply chain management, our Edinburgh coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.

Jul- 2020 -

28 July

Coronavirus

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home postpone 2020 events

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced the postponement of its 2020 annual events amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation made the “difficult decision” to postpone its Paws by the Prom Open Day and Christmas Market. Other events which have also been postponed include Pub Quiz, Car Boot Sale and…
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27 July

Charities

Pet foodbank supports families through Covid-19 crisis

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home pet foodbank has been supporting pets and their families throughout the coronavirus pandemic in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen increased demand for our new service over the lockdown period, working directly with the community to ensure that those…
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Apr- 2020 -

20 April

Veterinary

Southfields Veterinary Specialists appoints new head of cardiology

Southfields Veterinary Specialists has announced the appointment of Xavier Navarro-Cubas as its new head of cardiology. Navarro-Cubas, who is an RCVS and EBVS specialist in small animal cardiology, aims to further boost the “industry-leading” service provided by the Essex practice. He graduated from Cardenal-Herrera University in Valencia, Spain, in January…
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Mar- 2020 -

11 March

Charities

Pets at Home Pentland raise almost £10,000

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has partnered with Pets at Home’s Pentland store in 2019, raising £9,954.78 over the year. Pets at Home ran its annual Support Adoption for Pets fundraising drives twice a year and 50% of the money raised in the Pentland branch was generously donated to Edinburgh…
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Jan- 2020 -

10 January

Charities

Dogs Trust to hold Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event

Dogs Trust has invited dogs and owners to attend a special Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event in Greyfriars Kirkyard on 14 January. The event aims to “showcase the bond between owner and dog through special activities such as training, playing, grooming and exercising”. It will be the second year in a…
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Dec- 2019 -

10 December

Awards

Wilsons Pet Food awarded £50,000 investment

Wilsons Pet Food has been awarded £50,000 after being announced as one of the winners of the Scottish Edge 15 Awards. Scottish Edge is a UK funding competition aimed at small businesses, aiming to help accelerate the success of companies who have demonstrated encouraging growth. They also provide a business…
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Nov- 2019 -

27 November

Charities

SSPCA receives £14,000 donation from Support Adoption For Pets

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has received a £14,844.84 donation from grant giving animal charity Support Adoption For Pets. The money will go towards a sensory garden and exercise area for dogs at the SSPCA’s centre in Edinburgh. Centre manager, Diane Aitchison, said the group…
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18 November

Awards

Edinburgh Dog and Cat home awarded ‘Best Newcomer’ at Living Wage Scotland’s Awards

Edinburgh Dog and Cat home has been awarded the ‘Best Newcomer’ award at this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards. Earlier this year the home became the first animal welfare organisation in Scotland to be accredited as a Living Wage employer. The awards were held at the Technology and Innovation Centre…
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6 November

Celebrities

Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home announce partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced its partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets to provide medical treatment for hundreds of stray and unwanted pets in the home’s care. The new partnership will support the charity’s work with ongoing work with abandoned animals, who “often reach their doors with a…
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Oct- 2019 -

15 October

Pet Owners

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches pet food bank

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home will launch its first dedicated pet food bank in the Scottish capital tomorrow (16 October), to offer support to pet owners “living in poverty”. The food bank for cats and dogs will offer wet and dry food, jackets, collars, leads, bowls and bedding as well…
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