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
Available for Adoption!
Female & Male | 1 Year Olds Mitts & Koby are a sweet pair of bonded 1 year olds who are looking to find a home where they can […]
Available for Adoption!
Female | 10 Year Old If you’ve stopped by the shelter over the past few months, chances are you’ve already met our unofficial Office Manager, Aries. She’s the first […]
Available for Adoption!
Male | 2 Year Old Hector is a gentle and calm 2 year old male who is looking for a quiet home to let his personality shine. He’s a […]
Available for Adoption!
Male Short Hair Kitten *Groot is a little nervous of people, so is looking for a home who will let him settle in at his own pace. He will […]
Adopted on August 19th, 2026
Female Short Hair Kitten *Marie is a little nervous of people, so is looking for a home who will let her settle in at her own pace. She will […]
Available for Adoption!
Female Short Hair Kitten *Duchess is a little nervous of people, so is looking for a home who will let her settle in at her own pace. She will […]
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Female Short Hair Kitten
Available for Adoption!
Male Medium Hair Kitten
Available for Adoption!
Female | 4 Year Old Kiki is a gentle 4 year old female who likes to take things slow. She’s an lover once comfortable and likes to spend her […]