Nova Scotia SPCA - Antigonish

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. 🐾 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 give us 5 stars and share so other animal lovers can find us! *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.

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. *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.*

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!

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

Myth busting monday video

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.*

Sarah and Taylor podcast teaser

When your friend wears the same sweater as you… Thankfully, no one was upset about the twinning moment. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s episode to find out the answer. 💙 What do you think Taylor and Sarah will say? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ Also, find us anywhere you get your podcasts including: Spotify: bit.ly/pawdcastonspotify. Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/pawdcastonapple. RSS: bit.ly/pawdcastonrss. #Twins #NSSPCA #Podcast

Anya teaser video

A little view change for this week’s PAW’dcast episode! 😎 And a new guest who talked to us all about…well, maybe you can take a guess. 🤔 Let us know in the comments what you think Sunday’s episode is all about. ⬇️ And don’t forget to subscribe to be notified of when new episodes drop. 🤩 Until then you can catch up on previous episodes anywhere you get your podcasts including: Spotify: bit.ly/pawdcastonspotify Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/pawdcastonapple #NSSPCA #Podcast #Subscribe

Podcast Barbara

Great mews! We have a new PAW'dcast episode coming out this weekend. 🤩 But until then, here is a little sneak peek of our guest's Fetch Game round. Her answer to our "If animals could talk who would be the nicest?" question was so sweet. 💙 Do you agree with her?! Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ And don't forget to subscribe to know when new episodes drop. Find the Nova Scotia's SPCA PAW'dcast wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts. 🎧

moose podcast

Moose didn't answer any of our questions during a quick game of fetch. He was too busy having fun. 🤩 But this week's PAW'dcast guest sure did. But before you find out their answer (wink, wink on Sunday), we want to know yours: who was your first pet? 💙 Leave your answers in the comments. ⬇️ And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to be notified of when new episodes drop. Find us wherever you listen to your other favourite podcasts. P.S.: Moose is available for adoption at our Dartmouth Shelter. Come by and meet him and who knows, he could be your answer to our question. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions for more info on Moose and his buddies across the province. ✨

podcast 2

We love to play a little game of fetch with our PAW'dcast guests and ask some rapid-fire questions. 🥎 One of our favourite ones is, if animals could talk, who would be the nicest? ✨ Leave your answers in the comment section. ⬇️ And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to get notified of new episodes. Psst, this Sunday. Find us wherever you get your other favourite podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 🎧 *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.* #NSSPCA #Podcast #FetchFriday