Bide Awhile

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

You’re invited! 💌Join us next Sunday, December 14th, for our annual Holiday Open House. There’ll be lots of fun, some go...
12/05/2025

You’re invited! 💌

Join us next Sunday, December 14th, for our annual Holiday Open House. There’ll be lots of fun, some goodies from , and of course - plenty of cute animals! 😸

📍 67 Neptune Crescent, Dartmouth
🗓️ December 14th, 1PM - 4PM

See you at the shelter!

We wanted to send out a HUGE thank you to Casino Nova Scotia who selected Bide Awhile as their Charity of Choice for 202...
12/05/2025

We wanted to send out a HUGE thank you to Casino Nova Scotia who selected Bide Awhile as their Charity of Choice for 2025.

Over the past year they've helped us with events, volunteering, fundraising, and even named some casino themed kittens who made an appearance on our adoption page this summer.

To wrap up our Charity of Choice partnership, they stopped by with an incredible $10,000 donation to help support the shelter and animals within our community. ❤️🐾

Meet Bedford & babies - our newest companions ready to find their way into your heart and home! 😻-For adoption informati...
12/04/2025

Meet Bedford & babies - our newest companions ready to find their way into your heart and home! 😻

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For adoption information and to check adoption statuses, visit our website at www.bideawhile.org/adoptions/adoption-info/

Because of you, this GivingTuesday was full of hope and second chances. Every donation, share, and kind word helps give ...
12/03/2025

Because of you, this GivingTuesday was full of hope and second chances. Every donation, share, and kind word helps give animals the care and love they deserve.

From our team (and all the animals at Bide Awhile) thank you for your kindness, your compassion, and believing in us every day. 🐾❤️

WOW! We're only $3,500 away from our $25,000 goal! 🙀Your kindness is helping change lives and give second chances to ani...
12/02/2025

WOW! We're only $3,500 away from our $25,000 goal! 🙀

Your kindness is helping change lives and give second chances to animals like Thomas, Brock, Snowy, Sabrina, and Mark.

Thank you for caring about animals and helping give them the love they deserve.

Help us hit our goal: bideawhile.org/givingtuesday

We heard the weather alert and the storms are here! Meet our storm kittens and Ella - all ready to move their way into y...
12/02/2025

We heard the weather alert and the storms are here! Meet our storm kittens and Ella - all ready to move their way into your home. ⛈️

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For adoption information and to check adoption statuses, visit our website at www.bideawhile.org/adoptions/adoption-info/

They often say that the eyes are a window to the soul. Full of curiosity, trust, and the quiet hope for a better tomorro...
12/01/2025

They often say that the eyes are a window to the soul. Full of curiosity, trust, and the quiet hope for a better tomorrow. But for three of the cats in our care, those windows are clouded by constant pain.

Brock, Thomas, and Snowy were born with entropion, a condition where the eyelids roll inward, causing constant irritation, tearing, and discomfort. The only way to relieve their pain is through specialized eyelid surgery, and together, the cost for all three is significant.

Typically, we only see a couple of these cases each year, but right now, we have three completely unique cats who all require the same surgery at the same time.

Brock was the first to arrive with this condition and received the entropion surgery but sadly, it has not healed as planned and will need to be redone.

Thomas is an FIV+ senior who has spent his whole life fighting for survival outside as a stray before finally finding his way to our shelter.

Snowy came to us in rough shape with the skin around his eyes rubbed raw and scabbing over from being left untreated.

Your generosity will help fund their surgeries, medication, and follow-up care, giving these sweet cats the gift of clear, pain-free vision. Let’s help them look out at the world with comfort, joy, and the trust they’ve always deserved.

This , help us change a life for the better: www.bideawhile.org/givingtuesday

Every dollar makes a difference, especially for little kittens like Sabrina. What started out as a normal stay at the sh...
11/30/2025

Every dollar makes a difference, especially for little kittens like Sabrina.

What started out as a normal stay at the shelter quickly turned into a life-threatening situation. A week after her spay surgery, Sabrina was rushed to the vet as she was struggling to breathe.

It was quickly determined that Sabrina had an infectious pneumonia that was wreaking havoc on her tiny body.

Sabrina was given medication and placed in an oxygen cage in hopes of stabilizing her condition. An x-ray revealed fluid in her lungs and her stomach full of gas from swallowing air while open-mouth breathing.

After more than 24 hours of around-the-clock care and monitoring, she began showing mild improvements. Sabrina was slowly weaned off oxygen support, and the following day was discharged from the emergency clinic.

While the original plan for Sabrina was adoption after her routine spay surgery, she has now entered foster care while we continue to monitor her conditions and move forward with her medical treatments. The question of how long it will take for her to recover from this life-threatening experience remains unknown.

For now, Sabrina is being cared for and well-loved in a foster home while we work on her plan for the future.

Your generosity is what helped to save Sabrina that day. Every dollar makes a huge difference and helps us give second chances to animals in need.

This , help us change a life for the better: www.bideawhile.org/givingtuesday

Meet our forgotten cupboard ghost who survived by staying out of sight. Mark was abandoned in a hoarding situation, left...
11/29/2025

Meet our forgotten cupboard ghost who survived by staying out of sight.

Mark was abandoned in a hoarding situation, left to fend for himself in a crowded, chaotic home. While others were noticed and rescued, he found a dark cupboard and stayed hidden, small and silent, surviving on his own.

When he was finally discovered, he was terrified. Everything was overwhelming. He hissed and crouched, unsure if he could ever trust a human again.

Now, he’s still scared, but there’s progress. He’s stopped hissing at our staff and is beginning to realize that gentle hands don’t hurt. That he doesn’t have to hide to be safe.

This little survivor may have been forgotten once, but with patience, love, and time, he’s learning that he belongs - and that the world can be kind.

Your generosity is what helped to give Mark a second chance in life.

This , help us change a life for the better: www.bideawhile.org/givingtuesday

Join us as we celebrate the impact we have when a community comes together! ❤️From 1PM - 7PM on Giving Tuesday (December...
11/28/2025

Join us as we celebrate the impact we have when a community comes together! ❤️

From 1PM - 7PM on Giving Tuesday (December 2nd) stop by the shelter for some heartwarming stories and adorable kitten cuddles. You can see how your support is changing lives every single day.

See you at the shelter! 🐾

UPDATE: Joey has found a forever family!Meet Joey - a German Shorthaired Pointer who is ready to add some adorable sweet...
11/28/2025

UPDATE: Joey has found a forever family!

Meet Joey - a German Shorthaired Pointer who is ready to add some adorable sweetness to someone's life. 🐾

Joey is an active and friendly guy who wants to be the center of attention at all times. True to his breed, he is a very smart dog who will require proper enrichment so he doesn’t get overly bored.

He would be best suited for an active family or individual, preferably someone who is home often or someone who would be able to bring him along with them as he does have mild separation anxiety. Joey has been in foster with other dogs and got along well with them.

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For adoption information and to check adoption statuses, visit our website at www.bideawhile.org/adoptions/adoption-info/

In a world full of uncertainty, one thing remains true: animals still need us.Whether you give $5 or share our message, ...
11/27/2025

In a world full of uncertainty, one thing remains true: animals still need us.

Whether you give $5 or share our message, every act of compassion matters. Help us change a life by taking part in our campaign where every dollar donated between November 26 - December 2 will be matched by an anonymous donor up to $5,000.

Help us change a life: bideawhile.org/givingtuesday/

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67 Neptune Crescent
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y4W4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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