Nova Scotia SPCA - Colchester Shelter

Nova Scotia SPCA - Colchester Shelter 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/services-care/animal-surrender/

Are you missing me?Female orange and white cat, found found around Chaswood, NS. If you own this cat, please contact the...
01/03/2025

Are you missing me?

Female orange and white cat, found found around Chaswood, NS.

If you own this cat, please contact the Colchester shelter at 902-893-7968 or e-mail [email protected]

*Please be kind to one another. While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, or may be considered disrespectful in accordance with our social media policy.*

01/02/2025

Meet Jelly Bean!

We hope you have a sweet tooth, because Jelly Bean is looking for her furever home! Jelly Bean can be a shy at first and loves to hang out in her bed, but once you give her some affection she melts in your arms and is as sweet as can be! This girl is looking for a home where she can relax and lounge all day long, and would be the perfect cuddly addition to a calm household.

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.

You can find our online adoption form here: https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/cat-adoption-application/

You'll be able to find our address and hours here: www.novascotiaspca.ca/shelters/colchester-shelter/ If you have questions, we'd love to help. You can call us at 902-893-7968 or 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. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate to help save lives.

Wow, what a way to kick off the New Year! 🎉We’re wagging our tails in excitement for Wayne Cromwell, who just sniffed ou...
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! 🐶🐱🐾

Kickstart the New Year with BIG dreams!!! 💰🎉Luna started her New Year with hope in her heart… and now it’s your turn to ...
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? ❤️

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 mi...
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.)

Hi friends! It’s me, your furry friend, Wedge, from the Nova Scotia SPCA! Let’s end 2024 on a PAW-sitive note!I’m waggin...
12/30/2024

Hi friends! It’s me, your furry friend, Wedge, from the Nova Scotia SPCA! Let’s end 2024 on a PAW-sitive note!

I’m wagging my tail so fast it might take off because I’ve got some exciting news to share! There’s still time to make a difference this PAW-liday season. 🐶✨

Here’s the deal: Every treat, toy, and tail wag I’ve ever had is thanks to big-hearted humans like YOU. Your donations help the SPCA give animals like me warm beds, full bellies, and all the love and care we could ever dream of. 💕

So, grab your favourite snack and click here: www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate.

And we’re not done yet! If you donate before the end of the year, you’ll get your 2024 charitable tax receipt for donations of $20 or more – how paw-some is that? 🦴 Plus, you’ll help even more animals start the new year with hope in their hearts and wags in their tails.

Thank you for being my hero. You’ve made this the best PAWliday season ever!

Love and slobbery kisses,
Your furry friend at the SPCA 🐕💕

12/27/2024

Meet Blitzen! This big boy is looking for a home that has experience with large breeds. He's a handsome fellow with lots of love to give, but hasn't quite figured out his size! Because of this, he would be best suited for a home with ages 16+. Blitzen is still very young and has plenty of learning to do. Luckily, a pup this big has an even bigger appetite and treats have made his training during much more appealing! Blitzen loves to spend time outdoors and could run around all day long. At the end of an activity-filled day, he's happy to curl up with his favorite people. Blitzen can't wait to meet a new face and give them big kisses! If a big, lovable goof-ball is what you're looking for; then you've found the right companion!

Name: Blitzen
Age: 1.5 years
S*x: Male, neutered
Dogs: Yes, based on meet and greet
Cats: No
Kids: 16+

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.

You'll be able to find our address and hours here: https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/shelters/north-nova-shelter/
If you have questions, we'd love to help. You can call us at 902-396-3595 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

* Owner found *Are you missing me?Female black cat found found around Onslow Mountain.If you own this cat, please contac...
12/27/2024

* Owner found *

Are you missing me?

Female black cat found found around Onslow Mountain.
If you own this cat, please contact the Colchester shelter at 902-893-7968 or e-mail [email protected]

*Please be kind to one another. While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, or may be considered disrespectful in accordance with our social media policy.*

* Owner Found* Are you missing me?Female tortoiseshell cat found found in Hilden.If you own this cat, please contact the...
12/27/2024

* Owner Found*

Are you missing me?

Female tortoiseshell cat found found in Hilden.

If you own this cat, please contact the Colchester shelter at 902-893-7968 or e-mail [email protected]

*Please be kind to one another. While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, or may be considered disrespectful in accordance with our social media policy.*

Hi friends! It’s me, your purr-fect pal, Rex, from the Nova Scotia SPCA! I’ve got a cool update to share with you – ther...
12/27/2024

Hi friends! It’s me, your purr-fect pal, Rex, from the Nova Scotia SPCA! I’ve got a cool update to share with you – there’s still time to make a big difference this paw-liday season! 🐾

When I first came to the SPCA, I was just a scared kitty with no cozy lap to curl up on. But because of amazing humans like you, I found a safe place to land, with treats, toys, and so much love. Now I spend my days purring up a storm and dreaming of adventures! 🐱

But not every kitty has found their happy ending yet. That’s where you come in!

So, let’s make some magic happen! Click here: www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate and help us whisker in the new year with hope and love for every paw in need. ⬅

Thank you for being my hero. You’ve made this the most paws-itively amazing paw-liday season ever! ✨

Purrs and head boops,
Your feline friend at the SPCA 🐾💕

P.S. If you donate before the end of the year, you’ll help more pets find their way to warm beds and full bowls. Plus, donations of $20 or more will earn you a 2024 charitable tax receipt – how paw-some is that?

Are you missing us?Two intake black and white male cats found found on Pictou Road, Kemptown.If you own these cats, plea...
12/26/2024

Are you missing us?

Two intake black and white male cats found found on Pictou Road, Kemptown.

If you own these cats, please contact the Colchester shelter at 902-893-7968 or e-mail [email protected]

*Please be kind to one another. While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, or may be considered disrespectful in accordance with our social media policy.*

What a way to wrap up the year! 🎉 The last winner of 2024 will be entering the new year on the right paw. Congratulation...
12/26/2024

What a way to wrap up the year! 🎉 The last winner of 2024 will be entering the new year on the right paw. Congratulations to Beth Doane for taking home half of the $17,960 jackpot!

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

You have until January 1, 2025, at midnight to buy your tickets! Start the new year with a bang – play, win, and support local pets in need. Who will be our first 2025 winner? Maybe it’s YOU!

Good luck everyone!

Happy PAWlidays from the Nova Scotia SPCA! This season, we’re unwrapping the greatest gift of all: your compassion and k...
12/25/2024

Happy PAWlidays from the Nova Scotia SPCA!

This season, we’re unwrapping the greatest gift of all: your compassion and kindness. 💖

Amazing things happened this year because:
• YOU donated to help rescue hurt and homeless pets.
• YOU adopted furry friends to give them a second chance.
• YOU volunteered your time and talent to help pets in need.
• YOU supported our hospital, ensuring sick and injured animals got the care they deserved.
• YOU shopped and donated at our thrift stores, helping fund our lifesaving programs.
• YOU shared our stories to spread the good work we do.
• And YOU showed us just how powerful your love for animals is.

Your generosity has truly made miracles happen for pets in need. 🐶🐱

One of those pets is Brynlee, a sweet little lady waiting for a loving home at our Cape Breton shelter. This holiday season, she and her furry friends are dreaming of families to call their own – could one of them be yours?

From all of us at the SPCA – both two and four legged – thank you for sharing your heart this year. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday season!

Together, we create a world where every pet has a second chance.

Comfort is feeling lucky after hitting the jackpot this holiday season! 🎄🐾 He was adopted alongside his bonded furry fri...
12/25/2024

Comfort is feeling lucky after hitting the jackpot this holiday season! 🎄🐾 He was adopted alongside his bonded furry friend, Cozy, and now he’s living his best life with a family to call his own. 💖

But wait, there's another holiday surprise – a new 50/50 winner will be crowned tomorrow! Let's make this a holiday season to remember!

Could it be you? 🤔 Don’t miss out – grab your tickets before midnight tonight! Visit WWW.SPCA5050.COM to get yours now. ⬅

Half the jackpot goes to our community (last week’s winner took home more than $13,600! Wow! 😎), and the other half helps pets like Comfort find their happily ever after.

Thank you for your incredible support this year. Together, we’ve made so much possible for pets in need. 🐶🐱 Wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday season filled with joy and love!

P.S. Feeling lucky? Check out www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions to meet more adorable pets waiting for homes.

Happy Monday! This puppy’s bringing the right amount of cuteness today and some news. 💙We will be taking some breaks thi...
12/23/2024

Happy Monday! This puppy’s bringing the right amount of cuteness today and some news. 💙

We will be taking some breaks this paw-liday season to give our staff and volunteers time to relax and spend it with loved ones. 🐾 So, please take note of the days our shelter will be closed or closing earlier.

Don’t worry, our furry friends are still being taken care of. 🥰

And because we need even more cuteness in our lives, please flood our comments with pictures of your furry friends! ✨

After losing Arabella, Bill missed the pitter-patter of nails on the floor and the purrs in his home. 💔 So, on Christmas...
12/19/2024

After losing Arabella, Bill missed the pitter-patter of nails on the floor and the purrs in his home. 💔 So, on Christmas Eve 2023, he offered another cat from the Yarmouth Shelter a loving home. Gilbert's adoption date was a coincidence. But perhaps also a little sign that new chapters and new beginnings don’t erase old memories but build upon them. ✨

Read 𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 in the Paw Print here: https://mailchi.mp/spcans/the-paw-print-2024-december

We’re barking up the jackpot tree – $27,335! 😱Congratulations to Raymond Crocker, who’s definitely having a paw-some day...
12/19/2024

We’re barking up the jackpot tree – $27,335! 😱

Congratulations to Raymond Crocker, who’s definitely having a paw-some day, taking home half the jackpot! 🥳🎉

Ready to fetch your own BIG win and help animals in need this holiday season? The next draw is open!

🎟 Get your tickets now at www.spca5050.com and make this season unforgettable.

Good luck, everyone!

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Proudly following open-admission and no-kill principles, the Nova Scotia SPCA is a registered charity that helps companion animals in need. Every year, more than 16,000 pets are helped through animal rescue, progressive programs, and rehoming opportunities.

Some pets were abandoned, injured, homeless or abused… but they all deserve a second chance.

We work one-on-one with them to rebuild their trust, fully vet them so they are safe and healthy, and give around-the-clock care until they find their forever family.

We do not receive any government funding for our shelters throughout the province. 100% of the money raised in each community stays in that community to help local pets in need. Donate today to make a difference here.