A Little About What We Do
We’re different than other shelters
Bide Awhile is special. It’s a place where animals can feel safe and cared-for while they wait for their permanent home. We’re different than other shelters. We believe that difference is our respect for and commitment to our relationships with our animal companions. These ideals not only provide the foundation for our values and our mission statement, they’re evident in everything that we do.
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January 5th, 2024
Nova Scotia has some big temperature swings during the winter that can cause your pets to have some discomfort both in the environment and in their own skin. Here […]
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December 10th, 2023
A message from our Executive Director: Why is it so hard to get a kitten? We realize your frustration in trying to get an appointment to adopt a kitten. […]
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September 14th, 2018
At Bide Awhile Animal Shelter, we applaud the changes made to the Animal Protection Act in this province. Changes include the banning of unnecessary cosmetic procedures such as tail […]
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Bide Awhile Featured Adoptions
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Female | 1 Year Old Elektra is an adorable 1 year old female who likes to spend her days watching the world from her window. She’s an affectionate girl […]
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Male | 1 Year Old Doctor Strange is a loving 1 year old male whose purr can make anyone smile. He’s a very sweet boy that loves attention and […]
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Male | 9 Month Old | Poodle Mix Milton is a loving 9 month old poodle mix who makes an excellent sidekick and shadow. If you’re looking for a […]
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Male | 10 Year Old Cody is a sweet 10 year old male who loves to be with you. He’s pretty easy going and would do well in a […]
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Male | 16 Year Old Ginger is a loving 16 year old male who adores the attention of humans. He’s a super sweet guy who begs to be brushed, […]
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Male | 12 Year Old Kiwi is a loving 12 year old male who likes to spend his days bathing in the sunlight. He’s a super sweet boy who […]
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Male | 12 Year Old Barker is a sweet 12 year old male who likes to spend his days napping on your desk. He likes to be involved with […]
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Male | 10 Year Old St. John is a quiet 10 year old male who spends his days cozied up in a cat tree. He can take a little […]
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Male | 1 Year Old Cheesecake is a loving and kind 1 year old male who wants to spend every second of every day with you. He’s a playful […]
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Male | 1 Year Old Slice is an active 1 year old male who loves to play. His favourite thing at the moment is a wand toy (and a […]