Holiday Open House
Please join us on Sunday, December 8 from 1pm-4pm at our Annual Holiday Open House. It’s an excellent opportunity to tour the shelter, meet our new Executive Director, Sehne Connell, staff, board members, and of course our furry guests.   Be sure to bring your appetite as well – as we will have snacks, and a crafts/baked goods sale in the community room as well.

Our 2020 Calendar is now available!
Our 2020 calendar’s are now available for purchase at local vet offices, pet stores and retailers throughout the city.  You can also pop by our shelter and get your copy (and a few extras for family and friends) for just $10 each. We’re located at 67 Neptune Crescent in Dartmouth! See the full list of retailers here.

Bide Awhile has a new email!
For any animal related questions or concerns, please email our Animal Care Manager, Jennifer, at shelter@bideawhile.org.

Meet our adoptable cats and dogs!
Our open concept cat room helps our animals’ personalities shine! After our pets have had their health checked, are vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, spayed or neutered, tested for feline leukemia and have had bloodwork completed, they are socialized in our main cat room. They live here at the shelter until their forever family comes to meet them! As we get to know our animals’ quirks and habits during their stay, we are able to match them with the right fit based on lifestyle and personality. These cats and dogs are waiting patiently for a second chance at a forever family!

Meet our Pet of the Week!
From cute and cuddly to energetic and snuggly, we have up to 100 cats and four dogs at the shelter at any given time. Each week we select one of our many adoptables and share their quirks with you as our Pet of the Week. This week, our Pet of the Week is Missy, a stunning calico, who is around five-years-old.

February 2019, our adoption fees for cats will be increasing to $180
This increase will help subsidize the rising costs associated with their care. Aside from the small increase in fees, nothing else will change; all of our cats will continue to be vaccinated, dewormed, tested for feline leukemia, spayed or neutered, microchipped, groomed, socialized and receive any other treatment/care that will ensure they leave with a clean bill of health. Our adoption fees for dogs will remain the same at $220. Thank you for your understanding.

Bide Awhile receives $5,000 grant from CanFel Foundation
To support our Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program, the CanFel Foundation has granted Bide Awhile $5,000. Our Program helps low income individuals spay or neuter their pets to reduce pet overpopulation in our community. CanFel is a registered charity that is designated as a public foundation. It was established and generously funded by the late Sandra Bond in support of animal welfare. Thank you so much, CanFel. 

Do you need help caring for your pet’s new litter?
We are offering to spay your mother cat or dog at no cost to you, and under our care, will have all kittens or pups vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, spayed/neutered, tested for feline leukemia, health checked and adopted to a loving, forever home. Call 902-469-9578 to learn more about this limited offer.

Do you want to be part of the Kennel Klub?
Contributions from our supporters are our sole means of financial support. Making a regular monthly donation to our Kennel Klub helps us plan and budget our resources. At the end of the year, we’ll send you a tax receipt for your total donation. To join the Klub click here.

You can now buy Bide Awhile merchandise!
You can find all things Bide Awhile swag, like t-shirts, jackets, sweaters, hats and more, at our online store! There is a variety of sizes and colours, so there is something for everyone! Orders include FREE shipping and no minimum order!

For first time orders use ENTRIPYSHOPS10 discount code. This code is valid for 10% off your purchase and can be used one time by each individual user. Start ordering today!