HRM Animal Redemption Centre

06/27/2025

Dusk is coming with another tip for having a ‘Pawsome Summer.’ ☀️ Today, it’s all about fireworks. 🎆

Ahead of the weekend and July 1 hustle and bustle, please remember these tips to keep your pet safe:

✅ Keep your furry friends indoors during firework displays. Startled pets tend to look for places to hide. If your pets manage to get outside, it could be very easy to lose them.

✅ Ensure your pets' ID tag and/or microchip are up to date with the correct information

✅ Create a calm room, curtains closed with soft music or television playing, with comforting items and vet approved chews.

✅ Walk your dog during the day instead of at night, when there's less of a chance of fireworks. This will help release some energy and reduce stress.

✅ Double check that gates, fences and doors are secure.

✅ If none of these tips help your pet, discuss with your vet about medications to help ease them through the night.

Do you have any other tips that we missed? Share them in the comments. ⬇️ Also, please share this post so more people know some tips on how to help their pets.

P.S. Dusk is up for adoption at the Colchester Shelter. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions for more information. 🥰

06/24/2025

🐦 BONDED PAIR: Bob & Linda 🐦

Meet Bob and Linda, a delightful duo of blue budgies ready to fill your home with music, mischief, and love!

Bob is a charming blue-and-white boy with a heart full of melody. He’ll serenade you with sweet songs and brighten your day with his gentle, joyful personality. Whether he’s exploring or perched in his favorite spot, Bob’s calm nature and soothing chirps make him a lovely companion.

By his side is Linda, a sassy little blue budgie with a personality as vibrant as her feathers. She’s full of s***k, always curious, and sure to keep you entertained with her cheeky antics. Linda’s confident energy perfectly complements Bob’s mellow vibe, making them a fun and balanced pair.

Together, Bob and Linda are a lively, lovable team who share a strong bond and are looking for a forever home where they can stay side by side. If you're ready for double the charm and twice the chirps, these two are the perfect pair for you!

Interested in adding this adorable adoptable to your family? We're so excited for you! Please drop by our shelter to meet them in person so we can officially start the adoption process. Online applications alone do not hold animals.

Bob and Linda is being cared for at the HRM Animal Redemption Centre located at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite #9. We are open to the public every day from 11am–4pm for meet and greets and adoptions at this location.

For more information or to discuss further, please contact the HRM Animal Redemption Centre at [email protected] or 902-536-2032.

06/21/2025

June is National Indigenous History Month. Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day.

A time to honour and celebrate the history, cultures, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. We acknowledge that we are on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw People, known as Mi’kma’ki. We recognize the deep and ongoing connection Mi’kmaq communities have to this land.

This month and beyond, we invite and encourage our staff, volunteers, supporters and community to deepen their understanding by getting involved in meaningful ways and engaging with Indigenous storytellers by reading books, attending local events, and listening to the voices that have always been there.

For more resources, you can visit: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1621447127773/1621447157184?fbclid=IwY2xjawK_0shleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5TmhVTFBIRWhXNkEweEQ2AR42cJ_VRKn2fRrasffD2ba6nqlX8q0CYaH3NfVWg_366Gyf3hC3p-4T-tQ3Zw_aem_TzVE_tW_E2y5dqtsbeRbqg

06/20/2025

A reminder for this summer! 📣

While you may think you’re making your pet happy by bringing them along for the ride, you could very well be jeopardizing their life. High temperatures make it difficult for pets to cool themselves and heatstroke can be fatal.

If you see a pet in a hot car, remember to ACT. A-C-T. ❗

A – Assess the situation. Signs that a pet may be in distress from overheating include exaggerated panting, rapid breathing, drooling, dark pink gums, lack of coordination, inability to get up, vomiting, convulsions or collapse. 😿

C – Collect information. Note relevant information about the vehicle (make, model, license plate, colour, exact location) and pet’s description (species, size, colour, breed if known). 🚗🐾

T – Time to call. ☎️ If you cannot find the owner and the animal is in distress, call your local police, RCMP, or the Nova Scotia SPCA at 1-888-703-7722 and stay at the vehicle until reinforcements arrive.

Please save and share this. It's not cool to keep pets in hot cars. 💙

Last year, we recorded a PAW’dcast episode that is still relevant today, so give it a listen if you haven’t already: https://rss.com/podcasts/spcapawdcast/1557798/ ⬅

*Please be kind. While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, aggression or may be considered disrespectful or derogatory per our guidelines. We reserve the right to remove comments without warning. We also reserve the right to block or remove access to those who violate our social media guidelines.*

06/19/2025

Hello wonderful community!

We're reaching out to kindly ask for donations of towels, and gently used blankets to help care for the cats and dogs in our shelter. Your generous support means the world to us and the animals we care for.

They can be dropped off at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite 9.

Thank you so much for all the love and kindness you continue to show!! ❤😺

06/07/2025

The most important lesson pets teach us is about unconditional love. We want to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community today and every day. 🌈 All for love and love for all.

We believe every being deserves compassion, respect, and a safe space to be their authentic selves. To our 2SLGBTQ+ team members, volunteers, supporters, and community members: we stand with you, celebrate you, and value you! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Happy Purride Month!

05/14/2025

Big smiles from Togo because it is Wednesday, which means it's your last chance to buy your 50/50 raffle tickets for this week's draw. 😁Our last winners took home over $5000, and you could be next.

➡Visit WWW.SPCA5050.COM today!

Don't forget half of this raffle goes towards helping pets in need like Togo, who has been with us for over a month, in their journey to finding their loving families. 🥹

So, the higher the jackpot, the more pets win too! Thank you for your support and for being a paw-some community! 🤩

P.S.: Togo is up for adoption at the HRM Redemption Centre in Dartmouth. Find more information at www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions. 💙

05/11/2025

Squirrelly wants to wish a happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in your life… including all the amazing fur-mamas out there!! 💝

We hope your day is just as PAWsome as you are! 🐾

Also, please don’t forget that lilies are toxic to cats. With Mother’s Day here, it is best to not bring any lilies home or gift them if you or the mum in your life has a cat. Just remember… 𝐶𝑎𝑡𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑑? 𝐿𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑑! 🐱

P.S.: Squirrelly is up for adoption through Dartmouth Shelter.

www.novascotiaspca.ca

05/08/2025

04/23/2025

Ready for a wild-hearted adventure buddy? Meet Togo! 🐾

Togo is a gorgeous, spirited husky with a heart full of energy and a soul that’s just waiting to bond with someone special. If you're looking for a four-legged best friend to keep life exciting—whether it’s spontaneous backyard zoomies, tug-of-war marathons, or chatty conversations (yes, he’s got lots to say!)—Togo is your guy.

This playful boy is full of personality, but he’s also a sensitive soul. Togo tends to be shy around new people, especially men, and needs a little time and patience to feel safe. He might not be your instant cuddle buddy, but give him the chance to warm up, and you’ll earn a fiercely loyal companion who’ll stick by your side through thick and thin.

He’s also a bit of a food bowl guardian—hey, we all have our quirks! Togo will thrive in a calm, respectful home that gives him his space at mealtime and understands the importance of trust-building.

Togo isn’t just looking for a home—he’s looking for his person. Someone who sees past his initial shyness and gives him the time to blossom into the goofy, affectionate, and adventurous friend he truly is. If you’re that someone, Togo is ready to change your life in the best way.

💙 Are you the one to help Togo write his next chapter?

Togo is being cared for at the HRM Animal Redemption Centre located at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite #9. We are open to the public every day from 12pm-4pm for meet and greets and adoptions at this location. For more information or to discuss further please contact the HRM Animal Redemption Centre at [email protected] or 902-536-2032.

04/11/2025

Happy National Pet Day! We think every day should be National Pet Day and celebrate the unconditional love and companionship our furry friends show us. 💙 If you are looking for ways to make this day a little more special, here are some of our favorites:

🐾 Share a photo of your furry best friend in the comments.

🐾 Donate to help local pets in need and to celebrate their journey towards their happily ever after at www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate.

🐾 Adopt your new best friend, like Togo, who is waiting for his new family at our shelter.

🐾Treat your pet to treats and cuddles. 😻 Make sure to give extra love from us!

Happy celebrating! 🤩

03/25/2025

Naps are in 2025. Especially for our doggos.

Which is why we’re introducing...Operation Hit Snooze! 🤩

After a successful trial at our sister shelter in Dartmouth, it’s our turn.

We’re starting a special dog nap time from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. every day to give our furry friends the rest they deserve! That means no visitors during that hour. *Please note that you can still come in during this time if you're claiming your lost pet.

Why Nap Time? 🤔

Research shows that rest plays a big role in keeping shelter dogs happy and healthy.

🔹 Calm Minds: Quiet hours reduce stress and anxiety.
🔹 Strong Bodies: Rest supports their immune systems and overall health.
🔹 Happy Hearts: Well-rested dogs are more playful and sociable, ready to meet their future loving families!

We’re dedicated to creating a peaceful environment where our shelter pups can truly thrive. Thank you for supporting their journey to their happily ever after! ☺️

And you can help our doggos even further by supporting this program at www.novascotiaspca.ca/hitsnooze/. ⬅️ Your donation will go towards supplies and resources to get the program up and running.