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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.
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The Nova Scotia SPCA accepts animals into its care regardless of their age or health. We also follow no-kill principles which means we do not euthanize animals for space. Unexpected life situations happen and the SPCA strives to be approachable, non-judgemental and understanding. On average, healthy and friendly animals are adopted into loving families in less than two weeks! You simply have to ca

ll and arrange an appointment so the shelter can learn about what is the most suitable type of home for your pet. The appointment also allows the shelter to prepare a cozy space for your pet to make the transition as smooth as possible. We understand how difficult it is to surrender a pet and thank all owners who are able to make the best decision for their pet. To learn more visit: https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/animal-surrender/

01/13/2025

Meet Cirrus, our 5-month-old bundle of joy! 🐰 This outgoing and social little guy is neutered and ready to find his forever home. Cirrus loves his veggies, free-roaming time, and especially spending time with his favorite humans. Whether he's hopping around or snuggling up, he's always up for some fun and affection! ❤

Cirrus may also enjoy the company of another bunny friend, so if you're looking for a companion for an established bun, he's a great candidate to consider.

If you're ready to add some extra cuteness and personality to your life, Cirrus could be the perfect match. Come meet him and let him show you all the love he has to give! 🥕💛
Come by the Dartmouth SPCA shelter at 5 Scarfe Crt to meet them.
🔹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 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.

01/12/2025

Meet Sookie:❤ Your Sweet Senior Companion! - Special adoption fee

Sookie has reactions to the flea medication Revolution and can only use Advantage Multi. He will need Prednisolone and Gabapentin long term continued through your own vet. Sookie does have early kidney disease. 🐾

What the foster has to say about Sookie:

"Sookie, AKA Li'l Blep, is your next perfectly affectionate black cat. This is a true East Coast Cat, and he will gladly eat any fish-related soft food and treats. Sookie is extremely photogenic with his Li'l Blep, due to being mostly toothless. 🦷
Sookie once heard that black cats are often named Shadow, and really took that to heart - he prioritizes escorting you around your home. If this little man isn't in the same room as you, it won't be long until he is.
When Sookie opens up to you, prepare to have the most delightful weighted blanket that can't get enough face scratches. Watching TV?📺 He'll be on your shoulder. Playing XBox? 🕹He'll be on your bosom. Lying in bed? He'll be on your back. Sookie has no problems staying on your chest for hours at a time - tested by his foster mom as she played video games and watched TV with him perched happily.😁
Sookie would do best with an owner not opposed to leaving a tap running a continuous small stream of water. 🚰He thrives with the feeding routine of 1) Eat his wet food 2) Sink to wash his face, then 3) Water bowl to drink. He hates drinking from dirty water, which is any water he sticks his face into right after he's been eating.
Sookie is an absolute professional at taking his daily medication, and does not bite or scratch. He is an extremely quick learner, and adapts to new routines very quickly - especially if you have a salmon churu."

Interested in adding this adoptable to your family? We're so excited for you! Please drop by the Dartmouth Shelter to meet them in person so we can officially start the adoption process. We know you must be excited to show your interest in this animal but, we are not able to accept online applications for animals located at our Dartmouth shelter or offsite locations without that initial meeting.

Come by the Dartmouth SPCA shelter at 5 Scarfe Crt to meet them.
🔹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 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.

01/12/2025

We’re back with Season 3 of the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW’dcast! 🤩 And we’re excited to start with a fun episode about how we need to nap more.

Well, we’re not napping more. Our doggo friends are. This episode is all about why nap time is beneficial and what Operation Hit Snooze is. 💤 Any guesses?

Also, we’d like to know what type of music you think each animal would listen to during nap time. Tell us in the comments. ⬇️

Apparently, reggae makes it on a dog’s playlist. Who would have thought? 🤔

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Happy listening! 🎧

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01/11/2025

Meet Kilo! 🐶

He has made his film debut with a recent appearance on CTV news. 🎥

Kilo was the perfect addition to the morning segment. He hit his mark perfectly, hopping up on his seat to show off his stellar manners. 🥰

You can check out his feature here:
https://x.com/CTVMorningAtl/status/1876657873964462163

Kilo knows not every home will be showing him off on the big screen, he is just as happy to sit tight and snap a selfie for Insta. 📸

After posing for all of his followers, he is ready to grab a snack and snuggle the night away with his humans. ❤

You can read more about Kilo at the link below:
www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/adoptions/...

Interested in adding Kilo to your family? We're so excited for you! Please drop by our shelter to meet him in person so we can officially start the adoption process.

Please note online applications alone do not hold animals.

Kilo is available for adoption from the Dartmouth SPCA at 5 Scarfe Court in Burnside.

🔹Monday – Closed
🔹Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm – 7:00pm
🔹Wednesday & Friday 11:00am – 4:00pm
🔹Saturday & Sunday 11:00am – 3:00pm

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.

01/10/2025

Meet Rachel! 🐾

Rachel is a sweet 9-year-old girl currently in a loving foster home. She has a gentle spirit and is looking for a quiet, safe forever home to call her own. Rachel has a visual impairment, which gives her a unique, endearing look (She also has a cute curl in her ear) — but don’t let that fool you—this girl is hard working in her biscuit-making skills! You’ll often find her kneading away on her back with her paws in the air, or standing in the middle of the room, working away with all her heart. 🌷🍪

Though Rachel is a bit shy at first, she’s the kindest, most loving cat you could meet once she feels comfortable. She doesn’t seek out affection on her own, but when you approach her, she’ll shower you with purrs, little chirps, and loving rubs against your legs and hands. Her quiet nature makes her the perfect companion for someone looking for a calm and sweet kitty who will snuggle up and enjoy her cozy naps or gaze out the window in peace.🐾

Rachel would thrive in a peaceful, indoor-only home without children or dogs, where she can feel secure and loved. If you’re looking for a loving, low-key feline friend to bring joy into your life, Rachel might be the perfect match! ❤️

01/09/2025

Great mews are always better with a friend. 🥹 Like when you find out you're the newest 50/50 winner. Congratulations to Eileen VanderKooi for taking home half of the $12,350 jackpot! 🤩

The new draw is now LIVE at WWW.SPCA5050.COM. ⬅

You have until January 15 at midnight to buy your tickets! You can be the next one to win BIG while helping local pets in need.

Huge thanks to everyone who supported our furry friends through another weekly raffle! You are all su-paw-stars! 💙

Good luck everyone! 🥰

01/08/2025

Meet Shadow and Matty, this sweet duo are looking for a lovely home to call their own! 🥰
These 9 year old boys go together like peanut butter and jelly, 🥜 macaroni and cheese, 🧀Batman and Robin. 🦸It's rare to see one and not the other.
They are two very similar looking kitties, but it's quite easy to tell them apart because Shadow only has one eye! This doesn't seem to affect his day to day life or activities.
Matty and Shadow are such love bugs and are always seeking out their people for some love and attention. 💗

You can read more about them at the link below:
https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/adoptions/?animalid=2000220036

Interested in adding this adorable duo 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.

They are available for adoption from the Dartmouth SPCA at 5 Scarfe Court in Burnside. Our hours of operation are as follows:
🔹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 (https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/) to help save lives.

01/08/2025

Fancy's sure her charming personality will make you stop scrolling so she can remind you that today is Wednesday. 🤩 This means it's your last chance to enter this week's 50/50 raffle. The jackpot is over $5,500 and growing. 👀

Are you going to be our next lucky winner? Visit WWW.SPCA5050.COM to buy your tickets today. ⬅

With half of the jackpot going to our community, the other half goes towards helping pets like Fancy to have their happily ever after. 🥰

Thank you all for your support! We're so grateful for our paw-some community! 💙

Good luck! 🐾

P.S.: Fancy is looking for her puurfect fur parents at the Cape Breton Shelter. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions to learn more. ☺

01/08/2025

Our 2025 resolution is to nap more. Well, for our doggos to nap more.

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

At our Dartmouth Shelter, 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.

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.

P.S.: This initiative is currently at the Dartmouth Shelter only.

01/07/2025

Did you know...

Doggos need to nap during the day? 🤔 Dogs need between 12-18 hours of sleep, depending on their age, and not just during the night. ✨

They are polyphasic sleepers, a fancy way of saying they don’t get all of their sleep in one session. 💤

Research shows that increased daytime rest can enhance a dog’s well-being.

🔹Reduced Stress: A calm environment helps lower stress levels.
🔹Improved Health: Adequate rest supports immune function and overall health.
🔹Enhanced Behavior: Well-rested dogs are more sociable.

And maybe not so backed by research, their cuteness levels increase when they nap. 🥹

How much of a sleeper is your doggo?

And if you want to share photos of dogs napping in the comments, please don’t let us stop you. 👀

01/05/2025

Meet Boeing 🌟✈️

This sweet 11-year-old senior lady is on the lookout for a calm, adult-only home where she can feel safe and loved. Boeing may be shy at first and will need some time to adjust, but once she’s comfortable, we believe she’ll truly shine. ☀️
She loves nothing more than a cozy, covered bed where she can relax in peace.☮️
Boeing is currently on medication to help manage stress, but she’s a strong, resilient soul who just wants to spend her golden years in a quiet, loving environment. If you're searching for a gentle companion to share your quiet, cozy home with, Boeing might be the perfect fit for you. 💕❤

Come by the Dartmouth SPCA shelter at 5 Scarfe Crt to meet her.
🔹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 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

01/04/2025

Meet Windsor,✨ 🤩 a handsome 11-year-old Border Collie who’s full of personality! Windsor loves being outside, especially when he has a bunch of balls to toss around and chase. True to his breed, he enjoys a good game of herding, (he can't live with a cat) but he’s also content to curl up next to you for a nap when it’s time to relax. 😴

Windsor is highly trainable and loves keeping his sharp mind engaged with basic training sessions. Though he has a 4/6 heart murmur and osteoarthritis, he continues to live life to the fullest with the help of long-term pain meds. He may be a bit shy at first and prefers slow introductions to new people and environments, but once he warms up, he’s a loyal and loving companion. ❤🌟

Windsor would thrive in an adult-only home where someone can be around most of the time to support his potty training progress (crate training is recommended). His sweet nature and love for life will bring endless joy and smiles. If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate dog to share your life with, Windsor could be the perfect match for you! 💙🐾

Interested in adding Winsdor to your family, come by the Dartmouth SPCA shelter at 5 Scarfe Crt to meet him.

🔹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 e-mail [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/

01/03/2025

Update: Lucy has been adopted ❤️

Meet Lucy,❤🐾 a sweet 1-year-old Amstaff who dreams of nothing more than curling up at your feet, cozy and content. Whether it’s after a fun walk or a lively game of fetch, her wagging tail will show you just how much she loves being close to her people, offering and receiving affection.

Lucy can be a little cautious with new faces and situations, so she appreciates slow introductions. Give her time to warm up, and she’ll become your loyal, lifelong friend. Though she has mild hip dysplasia, she doesn’t require medication at this time. She would thrive in an adult-only home, where she can maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle to stay feeling her best. 💪

Lucy is looking for a calm, patient home where she can feel safe and secure, with someone who understands her more reserved nature. Her favorite part of the day? Curling up in her favorite spot for a peaceful nap, knowing she’s surrounded by family and love. If you're looking for a loyal companion who just needs time to trust, Lucy might be your perfect match! 💖

Interested in adding Lucy to your family? We're so excited for you! Come by the Dartmouth SPCA shelter at 5 Scarfe Crt to meet her.
🔹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 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.

01/02/2025

Meet Sweetie!😻 This lively 2-year-old princess is currently in a loving foster home, and here’s what her foster has to say about her:

"Sweetie is a very vocal cat who loves to let you know exactly what she needs. She’s a bit of a cuddle queen—when she’s in the mood! She’ll often come to you when she wants some pets or attention. Sweetie gets along great with adults and older kids, and she absolutely loves when you call her name as you enter a room. Playtime is her favorite, especially when it involves tossing toys around. And when it comes to food, she’s highly motivated—she’s a big fan of wet food and can’t resist sneaking a bite of salad!" 🥗

Sweetie is on a special Vet prescribed diet called Anallergenic and takes medication to help keep her coat soft and healthy while managing skin allergies. She will thrive in a loving home that can continue to care for her needs. ❤🐾

If you’re looking for a playful, chatty, and affectionate companion, Sweetie might just be your perfect match! Sweetie is currently in a foster home through the Dartmouth SPCA - please email for more info and we can arrange a meeting [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. 😻😽
Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate to help save lives.

01/02/2025

Wow, what a way to kick off the New Year! 🎉

We’re wagging our tails in excitement for Wayne Cromwell, who just sniffed out half the jackpot of $15,190! 👏 Talk about starting the year on the right paw!

Ready to fetch your own BIG win and help animals in need? The next draw is officially open – and your chance to make tails wag is just a ticket away!

🎟 Grab your tickets now at WWW.SPCA5050.COM and let’s make this year paw-sitively unforgettable. ⬅

Good luck, everyone! 🐶🐱🐾

01/01/2025

Kickstart the New Year with BIG dreams!!! 💰🎉

Luna started her New Year with hope in her heart… and now it’s your turn to make 2025 unforgettable!

A new 50/50 winner will be crowned tomorrow – could it be you? 🤔 Don’t miss your chance to win and start the year on a high note!

⏳ Tickets close at midnight tonight! ⏳
Visit WWW.SPCA5050.COM to buy your tickets now. ⬅

Half the jackpot helps pets like Luna find their happily ever after, and the other half could make your New Year extra special. (Last week’s winner took home nearly $9,000! 😎)

This is your moment – don’t let it slip by!

And thank you for your incredible support. We’re so grateful for our amazing community – you make all the difference for pets in need!

P.S. Feeling extra lucky? Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions to meet Luna and other adorable pets waiting for their perfect match. Luna is patiently waiting at the Dartmouth Shelter – could she be the one for you? ❤️

12/31/2024

It’s New Year’s Eve! 🥂

Hey, it’s me, Tuxie! There’s still time to fetch one last good deed for the year! Donate before midnight to help more pets in need and receive your 2024 charitable tax receipt. www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate ⬅

As we say fur-well to 2024, let’s paws and reflect on an amazing year filled with wagging tails, gentle purrs, and second chances. You changed lives for thousands of pets in Nova Scotia. Thank you for giving my furry friends hope, healing, and homes – we couldn’t be more grateful! 💖

Now, let’s celebrate the kindness and compassion that made this year unforgettable! Whether you’ve got a playful pup, a purring companion, or just a big heart for animals, let’s finish the year with some fun. Share your favourite 2024 pet picture in the comments – we’d love to see your paw-some friends! 🐶🐱

Let’s start with me! 🎩 As my name suggests, I’m all dressed up and ready to ring in 2025 in style – because who does a tuxedo better than me? I’m a sweet little kitty at our Cape Breton shelter, and I’d love to be your dapper companion in the new year. Come meet me and many of my other furry friends at our six Nova Scotia SPCA shelters.

Here’s to a tail-wagging, whisker-tingling 2025 filled with love, joy, and new beginnings for every pet in need. See you next year!

(P.S. Please remember that many of my furry friends have extreme anxiety and panic when they hear fireworks. Running away from the noise is a survival instinct, and many friends go missing. It’s best to keep your pet inside at home, so they are safe and secure.)

12/30/2024

Hi, I'm Baby! 🐾 And yes, I’m a BIG baby – in more ways than one! 😸 I’m 15 years old, social, outgoing, and full of personality. Maybe I'm a little on the heavier side, but that's just more of me to love! ❤️ I have a gorgeous fur coat (thanks to all those brushing sessions) and I love to play with my toy mouse 🐭. I'm not really into lap cuddles, but I make up for it with lots of love and affection! 😻

I do have a couple of things to mention. I have severe osteoarthritis (DJD) and allergies, so I need to take medication long-term and get monthly Solensia injections. But don’t worry, I’m still the sweetest, most lovable companion you could ask for! 🐾

I’m currently in a foster home, but I’m looking for my forever home where I can show off all my positive traits. If you're interested in meeting me, please contact my friends at the Dartmout SPCA shelter and they can make arrangements with my foster parent. I'd love to meet you! [email protected]

Let’s make it official and start our journey together! 💖 Just a heads up – I’m not a fan of really loud noises! 😬

Yours truly,
Baby

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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! ⬇ Find us anywhere you get your podcasts including: Spotify: bit.ly/pawdcastonspotify. ⬅ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/pawdcastonapple. ⬅ RSS: bit.ly/pawdcastonrss. ⬅ Happy listening! 🎧 Pspspsp- Don’t forget to subscribe to be notified of when new episodes drop. Also, don’t forget to rate and share so other animal lovers can find us!

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

Myth Busting Monday

We all enjoy fun in the sun with our four-legged family members. 🌞 However, summer poses unique risks to your pet’s health. Leaving pets in parked cars isn’t the only tragic mistake people make. 🚗 Check out this #MythBustingMonday video from our friends at the SPCA Veterinary Hospital to learn real facts about summer safety. And make sure to let us know in the comments below if you have more myths for us to explore. ⬇️ By taking precautions to ensure your pet is cool and safe, you’ll both enjoy a wonder-fur summer! 🐾💛 *Note: While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity or may be considered disrespectful in accordance with our social media policy.*

Hot Car Experiment

“The windows are open.” “I’ll park in the shade.” “It’s windy and I’ll be quick.” These are three of the most common excuses people give when they leave their pet in a hot vehicle. 🚗 Special Constable Kevin Strooband, Deputy Chief Inspector at the Nova Scotia SPCA, locked himself in a car to demonstrate the dangers. 🔥 Even though the windows were cracked, the van was shaded by a tree AND there was a breeze… the internal temperature skyrocketed to almost 45°C within 20 minutes! 😲 Check out the full video for tips on what to look for AND what to do when you find an animal in distress. 🐾 Remember, friends don't make friends wait in hot cars. *Note: While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity or may be considered disrespectful in accordance with our social media policy.*

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