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Nova Scotia SPCA - North Nova Shelter

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Nova Scotia SPCA - North Nova Shelter

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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.

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 call 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/

10/31/2026

Happy Howl-o-ween!!🎃

It’s a brew-tiful night for some mischief, and our furry friends are getting in on the action! 👻

Share a photo of your furry friend in costume in the comments so we can all enjoy the spookiness! And of course, the cuteness!

10/30/2026

⏰ 24 hours left to get your love doubled and have 2x the impact!

❓How? By making a donation online or in person at any shelter or thrift store, and Petline Insurance, our underwriter for the Nova Scotia SPCA pet health insurance, will match* it up to $5,000!

✅ Donate today at www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate!

P.S. You can get a free quote for SPCA pet health insurance here: www.spcanspetinsurance.ca. A portion of the premiums are donated back to the SPCA! So, not only will your furry friend be cared for, but you’ll also help another pet in need.

*Supported by a grant from Definity Financial Corporation, Petline Insurance Company.

10/30/2026

🎉 It’s official — Unity Sweepstakes is live and open for play!

Here’s what’s up for grabs every single week:
💰 $5,000 guaranteed Grand Prize
🔐 The Vault — grows bigger every week it stays locked
💌 A $250 Membership Draw, monthly (Next one: Nov. 24)

🍁 Play for the win. Play for your community! Get tickets here → https://bit.ly/4xh4LZ2

No Purchase Necessary. Open to Canadian residents (excluding BC & QC) that are age of majority in their province or territory of residence. Contest closes November 3, 11:59PM (EST). See full rules and details at: unitysweepstakes.ca.

10/29/2026

When you adopt your new best friend from the Nova Scotia SPCA, the adoption fee includes a few things. 🐾 One of those is a free eight-week trial of the Nova Scotia SPCA pet health insurance. It’s been more than a decade since we started our relationship with Petline Insurance, the underwriter for our pet health insurance, which helps support our shelters and, in turn, more pets and more families. 🩵

Read 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀 in the Paw Print here: https://mailchi.mp/spcans/the-paw-print-2026-october 👈

10/29/2026

Are you missing me? I am a female domestic medium hair cat who was found in the area of North Main Street Westville. No microchip.
If you believe you may be my owner, please contact the North Nova shelter at 902-396-3595 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.**

10/29/2026

Something spooky is happening...wait, no, this is great mews! 😅 Nothing scary about this week's SPCA 50/50 jackpot of $13,660! 😎

High paw to Linda Beaver for being our newest winner (ticket # D-3507)! 🐾

The new draw is open at WWW.SPCA5050.COM! ⬅ The deadline is November 4.

Thank you for another great week and for supporting more furry friends! 💙

10/28/2026

👻 What’s your favourite Halloween movie or myth? Chances are, we chatted about it in the newest episode of the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW’dcast.

❓Our hosts, Joel, Sarah, and Anya, debated a lot of spooky topics, from which animal you wouldn't want to be face-to-face with to the classic team Edward or Jacob.

🎧 You can listen to the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW’dcast on any streaming platform, including:

➡ Spotify: bit.ly/pawdcastonspotify.
➡ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/pawdcastonapple.
➡ SPCA Website: www.novascotiaspca.ca/nova-scotia-spca-pawdcast/.

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.

10/28/2026

SPCA alumni Elsa and Tilly have an important topic to talk about!😸

Have you ever thought about fostering an animal? Now is the perfect time to open your home and make a difference! 🐾

Our foster program helps animals get a much-needed break from shelter life while they wait for their forever homes. A loving foster home can make all the difference, giving an animal a comfortable place to relax, show off their personality, and get the individual attention they deserve.

🐱 Adult cat fosters are especially needed! Kittens tend to get a lot of attention, but our adult cats need love, comfort, and a chance to shine, too. Even a temporary home can help them come out of their shell and show potential adopters just how wonderful they are.

🐶 We also need dog fosters! Whether a dog needs a break from the shelter environment, a comfortable place to recover, or simply a little extra one-on-one time, foster homes are an important part of helping them find their next chapter.

You don't have to foster forever to change a life. Sometimes, all an animal needs is someone willing to give them a chance. ❤️

🎀If you've been thinking about fostering, we'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out to us on here or by email at [email protected] or via phone at 902-395-3595 if you have any other questions! Or you are more than welcome to fill out the foster application right here: https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/foster/foster-for-us/

💙 Can't foster right now? Please share this post! You never know who might be able to open their home.

10/28/2026

Us when we hear that the SPCA 50/50 jackpot is already over $5,000! 😱 Tonight at midnight, this week's draw is closing. and tomorrow we have a new winner. 😎 That could be YOU!

🎟 Get your paws on tickets at WWW.SPCA5050.COM now!

Half could be yours to take home, and the other half helps pets like Allen while they wait for homes of their very own! 💙

P.S. Allen is available for adoption at the Yarmouth SPCA Shelter, and you can find more information about him at www.novascotiaspca.ca/adoption. 🐾

10/27/2026

You donate, Petline Insurance matches* – up to $5,000! 😱

Yep, you read that right! Until October 31, Petline Insurance, our underwriter for the Nova Scotia SPCA pet health insurance, will match your donation dollar by dollar! 😎

✅ Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/donate to support pets in need today!

Thank you for your support! 💙

P.S. You can get a free quote for SPCA pet health insurance here: www.spcanspetinsurance.ca. A portion of the premiums are donated back to the SPCA! So, not only will your furry friend be cared for, but you’ll also help another pet in need.

*Supported by a grant from Definity Financial Corporation, Petline Insurance Company.

Address

15 Heritage Avenue
Stellarton, NS
B0K0A2

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+19023963595

Website

http://www.novascotiaspca.ca/

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