An Edinburgh rescue centre could be forced to close its doors after its energy bills skyrocketed by 800 per cent - while facing a huge increase in the number of pets needing care
. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home , which was established 140 years ago, warned electricity will cost them a staggering £31,160 in 2023, while gas is expected to set them back £63,735.
EDCH is now lobbying both Scottish and UK Government to provided much-needed aid and assistance for the animal charity sector. The organisation currently no financial support from national or local government and is funded solely by the generosity of donors, with a small amount of income made through training and animal first aid courses.
She said: "We have made substantial savings through our own in-house cost-cutting, but what we cannot do is reduce the level of care we afford our animals. They are and always will be our priority.
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