A few days ago, we did an experiment with Deputy Chief Inspector, Paul Hunter. He sat outside for 15 minutes at -11 degrees to show the dangers of leaving your pets in the cold. 🥶
Immediately after, we chatted (in a warm room!) through the experiment, learned tips on how pets show us they're too cold, and what to do if you see an animal left outside during low temperatures. ❄
What is one thing our guest said that surprised you? Let us know in the comments. 🐾
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Cold weather isn’t just tough on hoomans, but on our pets too. Yes, even those who love winter. ❄
So, we decided to put ourselves in our pet’s paws as much as possible. Deputy Chief Inspector with the Nova Scotia SPCA, Paul Hunter, sat outside for 15 minutes at -11 degrees to show the dangers of leaving your pets outside in the cold. After only five minutes, his body was fighting the drop in temperature. 🥶
Check out the full video below for tips on what to look for when your pet starts getting cold AND what to do if you find an animal in distress. ⬇
It’s always better to let them snuggle up inside!
If you see a pet left outside in the cold, remember to ACT. A-C-T. ❗
A – Assess the situation.
C – Collect information.
T – Time to call the Nova Scotia SPCA at 1-888-703-7722, email [email protected], or fill out the online form at: www.novascotiaspca.ca/reportcruelty.
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What’s the first thing you do after you wake up from a good nap? Windsor here is ready to play! 🥹
If you haven’t seen our previous posts, our shelter pups are catching some much-needed Zzz’s every day from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 🐕
Why the Quiet Hour?
Rest isn’t just a luxury – it’s a necessity for our furry friends. 💤
A little extra sleep has a lot of benefits such as muscle recovery, mental rest and mood regulation. This helps them stay happy, healthy, and ready to meet their new loving families!
How You Can Help:
🐾 Come visit our furry friends outside of nap time (only doggos, you can still get cat cuddles during that time)
🐾 Spread the word about this paw-some new initiative!
🐾 Donate to help us get this program up and running at www.novascotiaspca.ca/hitsnooze/
Together, we’re making life a little brighter (and a lot calmer) for our shelter dogs. Thank you for your support! 💙
📍 Remember, this is at the Dartmouth Shelter only at the moment.
Meet Bailey 🐾
This handsome 4 year old boxer is looking for a family to call his own! 🥰
He has been in the care of the SPCA since June 2024 and is seeking an only pet home.
Bailey absolutely loves people and will be so excited to meet you!
Even if you aren't in a position to adopt, please share his pawliday wish in hopes of helping his family stumble upon his handsome face. 🐾
Bailey is available for adoption from the Dartmouth SPCA at 5 Scarfe Court in Burnside.
Our holiday hours are as follows:
🔹️December 24th - closing at 4 p.m.
🔹️December 25th - closed
🔹️December 26th - closing at 4 p.m.
🔹December 27th-30th - regular hours
️🔹December 31st - closing at 4 p.m.
️🔹️January 1st - closed
If you have questions, we'd love to help. You can call us at 902-468-7877 or email through [email protected].
If you are not ready to adopt yet or you are simply browsing for cuteness, you can always help by donating. Every little bit helps! We proudly follow no-kill principles and receive no government funding for animal care. Click here (https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/) to help save lives.
PAWdcast December
And with that, the 2024 PAW’dcast season is over. 🥹 The newest, and last episode of this year, is out, and we think you should listen to it. Our host, Sarah, spills some secrets in this one. 🤫
But before we go on a break, we wanted to take a moment with this episode to thank you, our listeners, guests, hosts, producers and editors, and everyone else who made this project possible. We had fun, learned a lot, and can’t wait to do it again in 2025. ✨
Until then, if you haven’t listened to the PAWd’cast yet, there’s still time and about 22 episodes to catch up until Season 3. And let us know in the comments what topics you’d like to hear about in 2025! ⬇
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Ella
Pupdate, Ella has been adopted!!
Meet Ella! 🐾
As one of our long-term residents at the Dartmouth SPCA, she has a waived adoption fee. She has been in our care for 100+ days waiting to meet her people. ❤
She has been searching far and wide for her purr-fect family! 🔍
Her bags are packed and her paperwork is signed to help her get out the door lightning quick. ⚡️ That paw print signature is as official as it can be!
In her time at the shelter, it has been discovered she would do best in a home with no other animals and children 16+. If you are the right fit for our sweet Ella, please stop by the shelter anytime during business hours at our location at 5 Scarfe Court in Dartmouth. 🥰
🔹Monday – Closed
🔹Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm – 7:00pm
🔹Wednesday & Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm
🔹Saturday & Sunday 11:00am – 3:00pm
Please note online applications alone do not hold animals.
If you have questions, we'd love to help. You can call us at 902-468-7877 or e-mail through [email protected]
If you are not ready to adopt yet or you are simply browsing for cuteness, you can always help by donating. Every little bit helps! We proudly follow no-kill principles and receive no government funding for animal care. Click here, www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/, to help save lives.
Rosie and Bronx
Rosie and Bronx are making the most of their playtime! 🐾 Watch them run, jump, and wag their tails in pure joy. They are still waiting for their forever homes!
Come meet them at the Dartmouth SPCA!
If you have questions, we'd love to help. You can call us at 902-468-7877 or e-mail through [email protected]
If you are not ready to adopt yet or you are simply browsing for cuteness, you can always help by donating. Every little bit helps! We proudly follow no-kill principles and receive no government funding for animal care. Click here (https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/) to help save lives.
💖 #rosieandbronx #puppyplaydate #fureverhome #adopt
Which pet is best? Cats or dogs?? 🐱🐶
We need YOU to help solve this worldwide debate.
Vist www.novascotiaspca.ca/catsVSdogs to donate and vote for either TEAM CATS or TEAM DOGS and watch their PET-o-meter rise. ❗
Or text any cat 🐱, or dog 🐶 emoji, or if you’re team both, paw prints 🐾 to 4-10-10 to vote and donate.
Thanks to a furr-bulous matching donor, your donation will be DOUBLED to help even more pets in need – up to $100,000. 💙
#CatsVSDogs #NSSPCA
Playtime Alert! 🐾❤
These adorable puppies are ready to bring endless joy to your home! 🐶✨
Watch them tumble, bark, and wiggle their way into your heart. Don’t miss your chance to adopt one of these cuties! 🏡❤️
Stop by our shelter at 5 Scarfe Court to meet them today.
#PuppyLove #FurryFriends
ADOPTED - 🐾 Meet Mystery, the coolest pup around! 🎩✨ This dapper dog is always ready for fun, whether it’s strutting his stuff in the park or lounging in style at home. Mystery is part of our Palliative Care Program. For more details come met him at the Dartmouth SPCA and see why he’s the ultimate canine companion! 🐶❤️
Adopt Ella!
Ella is still looking for a home! She loves her humans and would prefer to be the only pet in the home, but may accept a younger dog friend. Like all new adoptees, Ella would like to find someone willing to give her the time she needs to adjust to her new surroundings. This lady has lots of love to give, and is still playful. She loves toys!
❤Maybe she will give her heart to you or she just might steal yours. ❤
Paris who? Don’t know her. Check out these adoptable olympetians. 🤩
Adopt or support an OlymPETians today!
➡️ novascotiaspca.ca
#Paris2024 #olympics #pets
Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming pets in need thanks to animal-lovers like you. We take in animals by appointment only so please call ahead. We can help.
