A popular dog café is appealing for donations after charity cash was stolen in an overnight smash and grab robbery.
CuppaPug in Edinburgh’s Bread Street was targeted in the early hours of Monday morning when its shop front window was smashed and more than £300 in cash donations were taken.
The retailer’s digital point of sale was also stolen.
It is understood no Pugs were harmed in the incident.
A post on CuppaPug’s social media said: “If you’re visiting CuppaPug in Edinburgh today unfortunately in the early hours of Monday morning we were burgled. The suspect threw a rock through our front window, stole more than £300 cash and our digital point of sale.
“Police were on the scene very quickly and thank you to Amie for alerting us. All CCTV has been handed to over, forensics taken.
“The front door is being repaired today so we apologise for any disruption to your session. We’ll be sure it doesn’t impact your experience.
“The money was donations you had given us for our rescue pugs so we’re mostly angry about that. The pugs will be doing extra tricks and giving extra cuddles to raise that money back this week for our rescue schedule. We have £3,750 needed by the weekend for rescues incoming and one with myelopathy needing a scan.
“If you can donate even £1, we’d be grateful. It’s made us realise how much each little bit really does help.”
The pug café invites the public to enjoy food and drink while getting the chance to meet a range of rescue pugs. Many of the pugs at the café are also available for adoption as the café works alongside local pug charities to help the dogs find a forever home.
Six CuppaPug cafés operate across the UK in Edinburgh, Manchester, Brighton and London, as well as globally in California and Texas.
The company prides itself on its suitability for the dogs, implementing a number of house rules to ensure everyone’s safety.
In their mission statement, it says: “CuppaPug is devoted to giving every pug the safe, loving, and joyful life they deserve.
“Through our dedicated initiative, CuppaPug Rescue, we provide a lifeline for pugs in need—offering a compassionate place for surrender, personalised rehabilitation, medical care, fostering, and adoption.
“We actively seek out vulnerable pugs, welcome them into our family, and ensure they live with us in comfort for as long as they need.”
Donations can be made at CuppaPug.com/donate
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are investigating a break-in and theft at a premises on Bread Street, Edinburgh, which happened around 3.40am on Monday, 9 November, 2026. Enquiries are ongoing.”