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Nova Scotia SPCA - Dartmouth Shelter

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Nova Scotia SPCA - Dartmouth 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/animal-surrender/

06/11/2026

Chester came to the Nova Scotia SPCA as a stray at the end of 2023. 😿 When they first met him months later, his adopters were so captivated by his affectionate personality that they didn't realize Chester was actually missing a leg until he stood up. But that didn’t deter them from giving Chester the home and family he needed. 🫶

Read 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝘀, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 in the May Paw Print here: https://mailchi.mp/spcans/the-paw-print-2026-may ⬅️

06/11/2026

It's all hoots and howls over here because the jackpot was $12,880!🐶 Congratulations to Andrea Horton for taking home half of it (ticket -11097)!🥳

The new draw is now live at WWW.SPCA5050.COM. Enter for a chance to win big. The deadline is June 17.

A big thank you to everyone who entered this week's draw. We truly appreciate your support!
Good luck! 💙

06/10/2026

With these skyrocketing temperatures, please keep your pet safe and cool inside at home. High temperatures make it difficult for pets to cool themselves and heatstroke can be fatal. 💔 On top of potentially losing your furry bestie, you could be fined $697.50.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤?

If you see an animal in distress in a parked vehicle, remember to ACT. A-C-T. ❗

A – Assess the situation. Signs that a pet may be in distress from overheating include exaggerated panting, rapid breathing, drooling, dark pink gums, lack of coordination, inability to get up, vomiting, convulsions or collapse. 😿
C – Collect information. Note relevant information about the vehicle (make, model, license plate, colour, exact location) and pet’s description (species, size, colour, breed if known). 🚗🐾
T – Time to call. ☎️ If you cannot find the owner and the animal is in distress, call your local police, RCMP, or the Nova Scotia SPCA at 1-888-703-7722 and stay at the vehicle until reinforcements arrive.

Share and save this and you could save a life. 💙

*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.*

06/10/2026

Do you know what Rex is excited about today? Tonight is your last chance to enter this week's SPCA 50/50 raffle at WWW.SPCA5050.COM!🥳

Get your paws on tickets now! Last winner took home over $5,900, and you could be next! Don't forget, our 50/50 draw helps pets in need at our shelters across the province while they look for their happily ever afters. 🥰

Rex is looking for his loving family at the Dartmouth Shelter. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoptions for more information. 💙

06/09/2026

Did you know June is National Foster a Pet Month? 🤗

Pets deserve a safe space to become their best selves, and foster homes and families provide just that and more. Our fosters are essential because:

💙 They offer love, care, socialization, and a safe space to pets

💙 They help shelters learn more about a pet’s true personality so staff can find their perfect families

Fostering is a rewarding experience for both the pet and the hooman. We don’t have enough words to thank all of our fosters for the incredible job they do! 🥰

We will be highlighting some of our amazing fosters throughout the month, so stay tuned for some heartwarming and inspiring stories. 🥹

If you ever thought about fostering but weren’t sure where to start, you can visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/foster for more information. ⬅

We provide all the supplies you need, and you open your heart and home!

06/09/2026

Help us spread the word… Friends don’t make friends wait in hot cars! ❌ If you pledge to not leave your pet in a hot car, please comment your furry friend’s name below. ⬇️

And if you ever see a pet in a hot car, remember to ACT. A-C-T. ❗

A – Assess the situation. Signs that a pet may be in distress from overheating include exaggerated panting, rapid breathing, drooling, dark pink gums, lack of coordination, inability to get up, vomiting, convulsions or collapse. 😿

C – Collect information. Note relevant information about the vehicle (make, model, license plate, colour, exact location) and pet’s description (species, size, colour, breed if known). 🚗🐾

T – Time to call. ☎️ If you cannot find the owner and the animal is in distress, call your local police, RCMP, or the Nova Scotia SPCA at 1-888-703-7722 and stay at the vehicle until reinforcements arrive.

Please keep your pets safe and cool at home. 💙

*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.*

06/07/2026

Are you missing me?
Intact male, no microchip, found June 6th in Cole Harbour around Auburn Drive.

If you own this cat, please contact the Dartmouth shelter at 902-468-7877 or e-mail [email protected].
*Please be kind. While we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, aggression or may be considered disrespectful or derogatory per our guidelines. We reserve the right to remove comments without warning. We also reserve the right to block or remove access to those who violate our social media guidelines.*

06/07/2026

If you haven’t had a chance to stop by our Adoption Weekend, there’s still time today to find your BFF - Best Furry Friend! 💙

Our adoptables are excited to meet you! Our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition are sponsoring up to $200* of the adoption fee of an adult pet, this weekend only! ✨

*No cash equivalent.

06/05/2026

ICYMI...our Hill’s Adoption Weekend starts tomorrow at all Nova Scotia SPCA Shelters across the province!

When you adopt an adult pet this weekend, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is sponsoring up to $200 of the adoption fee*.

Come down and meet your new BFF – Best Furry Friend, this weekend, June 6 and 7!

We can’t wait to see you!

*No cash equivalent.

06/05/2026

Hill’s Adoption Weekend is happening on June 6 and 7! 🥳 In honour of this exciting event, our resident matchmakers put their skills to the test in this new episode of the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW’dcast! 😍

Sarah Lyon and Taylor Huestis were given lifestyles of potential adopters and what they were looking for in a pet and matched them with their new best furry friend (BFF)! 🐶 They offer some tips to help make the transition as smooth as possible for your new pet! 😻

We have a challenge for you! Can you answer these four questions in the comments?

❓ Do you know what the 3-3-3 rule is?

❓ Have you ever shopped in one of our thrift stores?

❓ Do you know what FIV+ means?

❓ What do you do if your pet is more active than you anticipated?

To get the answers, listen to the episode on any streaming platform, including:

Spotify: bit.ly/pawdcastonspotify. ⬅️

Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/pawdcastonapple. ⬅️

SPCA Website: www.novascotiaspca.ca/nova-scotia-spca-pawdcast/. ⬅️

Happy listening! 🎧

Psspsspss – Don't forget to subscribe to be notified when new episodes drop, give us 5 stars, and share so other animal lovers can find us! 💙

**Please be kind to one another. We appreciate your compassion and empathy; we kindly ask that you refrain from any comments that include profanity, harassment, or may be considered disrespectful.

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5 Scarfe Court
Dartmouth, NS
B3B1W4

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Tuesday	12pm - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

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+19024687877

Website

http://www.novascotiaspca.ca/

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