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Bide Awhile

Bide Awhile is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter that rescues and rehomes animals. Bide Awhile Animal Shelter
67 Neptune Crescent P.O.

Box 50029,
RPO Southdale Dartmouth NS B2Y 4S2

Tel. (902) 469-9578
Fax. (902) 463-6173

01/08/2025

Over 1,120 animals had full bowls and happy bellies last year with more than 30,000lbs of food supplied through our Pet Food Pantry.

Our program that supplies two-weeks worth of supplies to low-income individuals once a month has been on the grow recently as making ends meet becomes harder and more expensive. We're here to support those in need by assisting with their animals so they can focus on their own meals.

In the last few months alone, we saw over 100 individuals come through our doors looking for support. Times are tough and life is expensive - trust us, we get it. With the recent influx of requests for support, we're running low on a few items like kitty litter and cat wet food.

If you're able to support in any way, please consider a donation to our Pet Food Pantry so we can keep pets with their families. ❤️

You can even order and have items shipped to the shelter through our Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/MR4M5F40BB57?ref_=wl_share

01/07/2025

Meet Jimmy, Cake & the Winnie the Pooh Crew! 🍯

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If you would like to join our kitten waitlist or to arrange an adoption appointment - please contact us during business hours to make arrangements at 902-469-9578. For more information and to check adoption statuses, visit our website at www.bideawhile.org.

01/06/2025

Meet your Bagherra, January model for the 2025 Pet Photo Calendar!

Your pet could be the next monthly model (or even cover model!) in our 2026 Calendar - the Pet Photo Contest is now open. Head to www.bideawhile.org to enter today. 🐶📸

Thank you to our January sponsor: Camp Bow Wow Halifax

01/05/2025

Adoption Update: Bandit & Friskie (Now Finn & Goose)

"After a couple of sleepless weeks of figuring out new routines, these two partners in chaos have settled in wonderfully! Goose is a big fan of the cat tower that Bide Awhile gave to us to help him settle in, and Finn is so silly but such a ham. Thanks a lot, Bide Awhile!"

01/04/2025

Adoption Update: Eleanor

"Eleanor (Ellie) is loving her new home. She cannot get enough pats and wants to play until she's too tired. She's really made herself at home and couldn't be happier.

She hops up to get your hand, and if you're leaving the room she will, without fail, try to trip you just to be with you.

Even if you're feeding her or giving her water. She just wants pats :) She'll just hop up to get more pats."

01/03/2025

Arguably our best names of 2024... did we miss any that you really loved?

You can name a litter of kitten this year through our Name the Litter program! Find out more on our website under adoptions.

*All animals in this post are adopted*

01/02/2025

Adoption Update: Tango (Now Luna)

"She is adapting great to her new home. We live in the country and have a lot of big windows she can look out. She loves to cuddle and snuggle, which is great for us. She is also quite the purrer. She has started to eat a lot the last couple of days and is drinking fine. All great so far!"

01/01/2025

Kicking off 2025 - here's your staff picks from 2024!

12/31/2024

Congratulations to the winner of our NYE Raffle: Wendy Craig!

12/30/2024

Where are our dog people? 🐶

There’s some clear favouritism here for a certain four legged friend, but don’t worry because you can let us know your thoughts until 3PM tomorrow!

Get in on the action: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bideawhile

12/28/2024

2024 HIGHLIGHT: BABY CAKES 😻

2024 has been another impactful year, so let's take a look at some of the most memorable companions from the year.

Baby Cakes was one of the first arrivals of the year and was in need of some serious help. A kind lady had been feeding him outside and noticed blood in the snow around where she was feeding him. When she saw him and realized he’d been attacked by another animal, she called us to take him.

Upon his arrival, we found many open wounds and took him to see our vet right away. Our vet noted that he had open wounds on all limbs (one extending all the way to his armpit), he had a trauma wound to his lower eyelid and ectropion meaning his eyelids turned outward, a badly fractured canine and a secondary mild fracture to another tooth. He was limping and x-rays showed no fractures but massive amounts of soft tissue damage. He is estimated to be only 3 years old.

It was a long road of recovery for this poor guy as he spent 4 months in our care, receiving multiple veterinary visits, consultations, and a dental surgery. After a long stay with us - Baby Cakes (now Bubs) found his way to his forever home in late April.

Veterinary care costs us hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, but through fundraising and donors - we are able to provide life saving care for hundreds of animals in need. You can help us continue to care for these animals through our New Years Eve 50/50 Raffle: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bideawhile

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12/27/2024

2024 HIGHLIGHT: LARA 😻

2024 has been another impactful year, so let's take a look at some of the most memorable companions from the year.

Lara was one who spent an unusually long amount of time with us. In May 2024, Lara celebrated her one year anniversary at the shelter - a sad milestone for any shelter companion.

When Lara and her elderly partner came in, we never expected that this would have been the situation one full year later. Upon arrival it was clear that something wasn’t right, but no one expected her to spend this much time in our care.

Sadly, Lara’s partner did not make it due to his age and rapidly declining body condition. It was a hard decision, but we all knew in our hearts that it was the best for him.

Lara on the other hand, was a spunky 4 year old who seemed to be suffering from unmanaged medical conditions. We soon determined that her allergies were the root cause of this. We don’t know if the grief of losing her partner caused it, but Lara never liked another cat since.

After a full year in our care without any interest in adoption, we turned to social media to find Lara a home. Her story reached people across the country with thousands of shares across social media. With all the support, the story finally reached someone who was able to welcome Lara into their family and she has been doing incredible ever since.

Lara is one of the 600+ companions who have found their forever homes through our shelter this year. Her care and diagnosis has cost thousands of dollars to the shelter, but because of your support, we were able to care for Lara as long as she needed until she found her happily ever after.

Veterinary care costs us hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, but through fundraising and donors - we are able to provide life saving care for hundreds of animals in need. You can help us continue to care for these animals through our New Years Eve 50/50 Raffle: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bideawhile

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12/26/2024

It’s a cat’s favourite day… it’s BOXING DAY! 📦

Don’t throw away all those boxes from the holidays, they make great enrichment activities for pets. Make sure they are free of staples, packaging, and tape - then let the kitties do the rest. 😻

12/25/2024

BRB. Adding 9 kittens to my wish list. ✍️

From the team and animals at Bide Awhile, wishing you all a purr-fect holiday season!

12/24/2024

We know you have them - so share your favourite holiday photo or story of your pet with us! 🦌🌟

12/23/2024

Cats VS Dogs - the ultimate debate.

Tell us who you think is best. Head to the our website and cast your vote (plus get the chance to win some cash for the new year!).

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67 Neptune Crescent
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y4W4

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.bideawhile.org/

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Wrapping up Furbaby Friday with Hot Country Halifax for 2024, we’ve got a message for you from Russell and Santa’s bonus reindeer - Gabby!

Hey it’s Russell MacKenzie! He’s here to share a message with you about our Giving Tuesday campaign. You can help support the campaign here: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/122570

Don’t just take it from us - here’s a message from someone who utilizes our Pet Food Pantry. 🐾 Our mission is to find pets loving homes, and sometimes they’re already in those homes and just need a little support. Your support helps us to ensure these pets get to stay in their homes and with their families. From now until December 3rd, any donation up to $5,000 will be matched by an anonymous donor! Support the program through our Giving Tuesday campaign: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/122570

What a purrrfect way to make a difference! Dylan is here with a reminder that next Tuesday, December 3rd, is Giving Tuesday! From now until Giving Tuesday, take advantage of our donation matching and turn your $5 into $10. Head to our website to save a life: www.bideawhile.org

Bubbles Certified Kitties | Barney

A little throwback to last September with the Trailer Park Boys when Bubbles certified some of our kitties! Barney has since been adopted and is happily hopping around his own home. 🐾

Bumble’s Update

Stay until the end for Bumble’s update! 🥹❤️ #bideawhile #adoptionthatfits #nevergivingup

The collab we KNEW we needed! 😻

Meet Simba on Furever Friends

Thanks for stopping by FX 101.9 TODAY'S COUNTRY to showcase our adoptable, Simba! This sweet boy is ready to find his Furever Friend. And don't forget to check out our July 50/50 raffle for Bumble: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bideawhile

Look at that stretch and those STEPS! ❤️ Bumble got a visit from our vet today and her progress is going well. She’s now even able to take some steps all on her own. 🥹 The raffle fundraiser closes tomorrow at 3PM and we’re hoping to raise all the money we can to help her recovery. For as little as $10 you can be entered to win some cash and help Bumble! Get your tickets: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bideawhile

Bumble Update 🐝

Bumble is on the MOVE! We're so happy to see her making progress and are thrilled to report that she's now able to move around on her own. She's still got a long road ahead of her, and your support of her journey is greatly appreciated. Every dollar makes a difference! ❤️ We’re raising funds for our animal care through monthly 50/50 raffles. For as little as $10, you can help make a difference for Bumble. Get your tickets here: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bideawhile

Meet the Makers - Spooks Memorial

"It was a life that deserved to be remembered." Learn how Chris and Peter created a legacy in the name of their late cat and went on to help thousands more. 🐾 Help support our Spooks Memorial Campaign: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/101856