HRM Animal Redemption Centre

06/19/2024

The weather forecast calls for hot, humid weather this week. Please keep your best bud safe.

Your vehicle – even with the windows down – can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness or death.

When the weather is warm, it’s best to leave your four-legged friend at home. If you can’t, use the drive-through, curbside pickup, or visit pet-friendly businesses to avoid a potentially tragic outcome.

If you encounter an animal in a vehicle that appears to be in distress (exaggerated panting; anxious or staring expression; muscle tremors; lack of coordination; red or blue tongue and lips; convulsions; vomiting; or collapse), call 911 and stay with the animal until officers arrive.

If you’re unsure if an animal is in distress, call the Nova Scotia SPCA - Enforcement at 1-888-703-7722 and speak with the call-taker.

06/11/2024

Another su-paw-star makes her debut! Sweet Jada joined Dr. Mike Ackerley from the SPCA Veterinary Hospital on CTV Morning Atlantic, where they chatted about summer and pets. 🦉☀️

With the high temperatures already here and the official start of summer just around the corner, there are some things to remember when you're enjoying the outdoors with your furry friend. 🐾

Watch the short video at the link below for tips on how to keep your pet hydrated, signs of overheating and more. ⬇️

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P.S.: Jada is up for adoption at our Dartmouth Shelter. You can come by and meet this sweet girl or visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions to read more about her. 💙

06/03/2024

Who loves Lovebirds?!? Meet Amiga & Marikeeta, two adorable bonded Lovebirds looking for a new home together. These feisty little feathered friends are not hand tame but will entertain you for hours with their big personalities and hilarious antics.

06/01/2024

Happy Pride month! Spread the love this pride month and come in to our shelter to meet these two sweet girls! They will surely melt your heart with their floppy ears and cute little noses.
With her soft as silk and ivory white fur precious Ivory is ready to find her furr-ever home! On the left is the most regal, gorgeous queen, soft to the touch and sweet as pie, Bubba-lee is ready to hop into her new life with a loving family!

Ivory and Bubba-lee are 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.

05/31/2024

Meet Shadow and Gourd, the sweetest love-buns that you ever will meet. These little buns came into our shelter separately, but it was love at first sniff, and have been inseparable ever since. These cute guys love snuggling in sunny spots, and running up to the front of their enclosure for veggies. They may be a bit anti-social at first, but once comfortable they enjoy gentle headpets, exploring, and hanging out with their people. Shadow also has a mischievous side and loves to steal gourds snacks and parade around with them.

Shadow and Gourd are being cared for at the HRM Animal Redemption Centre located at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite #9. We are now 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 us at [email protected] or 902-536-2032.

05/27/2024

Hey Guys, my name is Kipper! I'm looking for a new best friend to take me home! When I came into the shelter I was in a bit of rough shape, but with some proper TLC I came around to win over all the staffs hearts with my goofy attitude. I love playing with toys, giving kisses, and eating treats! I'm great on leash too, and like to check in with my walker every so often to see if I'm being good enough for a treat. I Also tend to get along with other lady dogs my size, so may be good for a home with similar sized dogs! However, I'm not fond of smaller dogs or cats, and would be best suited with kids over 16 as I'm a bigger guy who's not always the most careful. If I sound like I could be your new best bud, you can come meet me at the HRM Animal Redemption Centre located at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite #9. I would love to go for a walk with you!
Kipper is being cared for at the HRM Animal Redemption Centre located at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite #9. We are now 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.

05/24/2024

Hey everybody, my name is Dream! I'm looking for a special someone to give me the spotlight I deserve. I love frolicking in the woods and napping in sunny spots. While I have been known get a bit overexcited when meeting new people (everyone is just so exciting), I'm quick to roll over for bellyrubs afterwards. I do best as a solo actor, so I'm looking for a home with no other pets to share the spotlight with. Small children make me suuuuper excited so I would do best with kids 16 and older. If you think I sound like a great friend then you can find me at HRM Animal Redemption Centre located at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite #9. I would loooove to meet you and maybe even go for a walk!

Dream 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 us at [email protected] or 902-536-2032.

04/24/2024

03/29/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and hoppy Easter weekend! 🐰 We are open regular hours this weekend, 8am to 6pm for HRM redemptions and 11am to 4pm for adoptions.

With all the egg-citement, remember to keep your furry family members safe and away from common holiday dangers like chocolate eggs and lilies. 🌷

03/28/2024

Laundry alert! ✨

Do you have a front-loading washer that you don't use anymore and don't know what to do with it? We'll gladly take it off your hands. 😁

We go through a lot of laundry, and we are in need of a new washer. Washing machines are so important in our centre to keep all items clean and sanitized and keep pets safe and healthy! 🤩

If you, or someone you know, can help us, we'd love to hear from you. You can contact us at 902-536-2032 or [email protected].

On behalf of our furry friends, thank you! 💙

03/20/2024

Today is International Day of Happiness! 💙 Bo couldn't wait to let everyone know what brings him happiness. Adventures. Lots and lots of walks where he can sniff everything and discover new things. 🐶

To celebrate today, leave a picture in the comments of your pet(s) and what brings them happiness, or share a sweet memory of them. We can't wait to see all the cuteness! 🥰

P.S.: Bo is looking for his purr-fect person at the HRM Animal Redemption Centre in Dartmouth. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions for more information. ⬅

12/31/2023

New Year's Eve is here!! ✨ This year we helped reunite lost pets with their loving families and give new opportunities to animals. 🐾 But none of this would be possible without animal lovers like you!

Thank you for sharing our posts, supporting the HRM Animal Redemption Centre, and for giving second chances to deserving pets. 🥰

Let’s finish off 2023 with some love. 💙 Please comment with a picture of your furry friends below. 📸 We can’t wait to see the cuteness! 🐾

See you in 2024! 🎉

12/23/2023

Happy pawlidays! We will be open as usual with these special days closing a bit earlier. Don’t worry, even when we are closed our animals are always getting lots of love. 🎄 If you need us, e-mail [email protected] or call 902-536-2032. 💙

12/21/2023

Our biggest Christmas wish this year is for all of our adoptables to find their furever homes before the holidays!🎄🎁

If you have been on the search for a new dog or bunny, please see below our adorable animals that are on the hunt for a place to call home❤️

All animals are being cared for at the HRM Animal Redemption Centre located at 201 Brownlow Ave, Suite #9. We are now open to the public everyday 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.

**Please note that submitting an application does not hold a animal, you must meet them first**

12/01/2023

As of December 21st these handsome boys have found their forever home❤️

Looking for the cutest group of rats to add to your family?

Look no further! Bombur, Nori and Balin are on the search for their furever homes. They must all go together as they're bonded. If you are interested please contact HRM ARC by calling 902-536-2032 or emailing [email protected]

12/01/2023

**UPDATE CREAM HAS BEEN ADOPTED!**
Thanks to everyone for reaching out! What a popular wee Canary!

Calling all canary lovers! We have this sweet little named Cream looking for her new home. He has the most beautiful singing voice that will bring joy to your home and ears.

11/21/2023

UPDATE Nov 27, 2023 - So thankful to everyone who shared our post, we had a new washer & dryer donated to the HRM ARC. Thank-you everyone!

Oh no! We are in need of a washer!

Our front-load washer is broken! 😔 We are hoping someone has a washer they are willing to donate! If you or someone you know does, please contact us at 902-536-2032 or [email protected].

Washers are so important as they sanitize items used in our centre and keep pets safe and healthy! 🐾

On behalf of our furry friends, thank you!

11/11/2023

We salute and thank the sacrifices, achievements, and bravery of the soldiers and pets who served, and continue to serve, our country. It is estimated that millions of animals lost their lives protecting us. Learn more about these heroes here: http://www.novascotiaspca.ca/.../we-remember-honouring.../ and Companions In The Trenches - Animals of World War 1

We remember.

11/08/2023

This week marks National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week! Lexie, this kitty with a heart-shaped nose, wants to let you know how much we adore our animal care team. 😻

We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. Our animal care team goes above and beyond to make our shelters safe sanctuaries where pets can heal – emotionally and physically – and set them up for success. 🐾

Helping animals is extremely rewarding but also emotionally taxing. Please help spread the love by sharing a heart emoji in the comments below. 💙

P.S. Lexie has found a loving family, but there are so many others waiting patiently to be scooped up. Drop by our shelters to give our staff and volunteers a high five and find your new furry BFF today. 🥰

10/31/2023

Happy Meowloween from Astra and Eclipse and everyone at the SPCA! 🎃🤡

We want to see YOUR pet in their costume! 🧡 Share a picture of your four-legged-friend in their spookiest costume in the comments below. 👇

Please remember that although Halloween is a festive time for children and their families, it can be a scary and stressful time for pets. 🐾Follow these tips to protect your pet and ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween: www.novascotiaspca.ca/2022/10/11/halloween-hazards/ ⬅️

10/24/2023

UPDATE Oct 27, 2023 - The 5 boys have an adoption pending and will leave for their new home soon 🥰😁 Stayed tuned for more sweet rats we hope will be available for adoption later in November.

RATS! Yes we have 5 handsome, sweet boys looking for new loving homes. Please stop into the HRM Animal Redemption Centre 201 Browlow Ave, Suite #9 any day of the week between 11am-4pm to meet these adorable guys! For more info email [email protected] or call 902-536-2032.

10/18/2023

UPDATE: thank-you everyone! Sweet Jackie was adopted today!

Jackie is an 8-10 year old lovebird who has had a tough past. We were told Jackie was a male but arrived in a cage with numerous eggs. So we are not sure if Jackie is female or prehaps shared the cage with another lovebird at one time.
When Jackie arrived in shelter care she was missing most of the ends of her toes and a portion of her beak! Jackie has been in foster care and the foster home feels with some extra special care Jackie will be a wonderful little bird for the right family. Jackie can get around, eat and fly. However Jackie is not able to land safely so special care must be taken when she is having time of of their cage.

If you are interested in adopting Jackie or want to know more, please contact the HRM Animal Redemption Centre at 902-536-2032 or by email [email protected]

10/09/2023

The nap after a big meal. 😴

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 Today and every day, we are most grateful for our volunteers, donors, fosters, adopters, staff, students, professors, and our generous community. On behalf of everyone at the SPCA, we wish you a safe and relaxing day with your family and friends. 💙

What are you thankful for? Tell us in the comments!

09/30/2023

On September 30, the Nova Scotia SPCA will honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day that honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

The Nova Scotia SPCA is deeply committed to working with Indigenous partners and communities across the province. Our staff and facilities live and work in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral home of the Mi’kmaq people. The SPCA provides services to several Mi’kmaq nations from Malikaiq (Yarmouth) to Eskisoqnik (Sydney). We are honoured to work alongside the people of Mi’kma’ki.

On September 30 we are encouraging our staff to wear orange to recognize that and will provide our staff with a list of reading resources and videos to learn more about the history of the residential school system.

We encourage everyone to visit the Orange Shirt Society website to learn more and to donate today: https://orangeshirtday.org/

Wela’lin

09/23/2023

Maddy’s been on the search for a new home the last 3 months! Can you help her find her furever home?🐾

Maddy is an outgoing 5 year old loving gal, looking for a home with no other pets and someone to continue her weight loss journey. She can be homed with children 14 years old+ and would make the best exercise buddy! Please read Maddy’s full bio below if you think you may be her perfect fit❤️

https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/adoptions/?animalid=53660622

08/26/2023

Happy International Dog Day!! 💙 It’s a paw-some day to celebrate our furry friends. 🐾 Share your favourite memory or something special about your doggie in the comments below.

We'll start! This adorable adoptable, Lyric came into shelter care after a family crisis left her homeless. She is filling out into the beautiful lady Shepherd she was always meant to be and is looking for a loving family. If you hope to add a happy canine to your family, drop by our shelters or visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions⬅️ We have so many shelter pets looking for loving homes!

06/20/2023

**UPDATE: June 29 – We want to thank our amazing animal loving community for all your support. It’s been just over two weeks, so we wanted to share an update with you.

Although we teamed up with the Shiba Inu community, scanned and searched microchip databases, and explored lost dog pages, there still hasn’t been an owner to come forward.

To set the doggo up for success, they are in a caring home with a Shiba Inu experienced family. The family will continue to stay in communication with us and are giving him lots of love.

We care deeply about all animals – that’s why we are here. Times are tough and we understand unexpected life situations happen. If you ever need help, please reach out to the SPCA.**

Original post from June 20 is below:
Does this smiling face look familiar? Many people have never met or even seen a Shiba Inu, so we are hoping this dog stands out in someone's memory. Found on June 13 in the Larry Uteck area of Bedford, NS, we were hopeful an owner would come forward the same day. Unfortunately no one has come yet so we are hoping to spread the word and reunite this dog with it's family. If this is your dog or you know who owns this dog please contact HRM Animal Control 902-490-4000 or 311. Or the HRM Animal Redemption Centre 902-536-2032.