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!
Males | 10 Year Olds Holland & Milan are an adorable pair of bonded 10 year olds who are looking for a relaxed home that they can move into […]
Available for Adoption!
Female & Male | 2 Year Olds Mitts & Koby are a sweet pair of bonded 2 year olds looking for a home together. They’re adventurous in new spaces […]
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Female | 1 Year Old Daisy is a spunky 1 year old female who likes things her way. She’s a sweet girl once she’s comfortable with you and she […]
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Male | 1 Year Old Celery is a fun and social 1 year old male who wants to be the center of attention at all times. He’s very active […]
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Female | 1 Year Old Turnip is an adorable 1 year old female who likes to spend her time napping in cat trees. When she’s not taking a nap, […]
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Female | 3 Year Old Mabel is a social 3 year old female who demands your attention. She’s a super sweet girl who likes to greet you when you […]
Adopted on July 11th, 2026
Females | 1 Year Olds Foreman and Project Manager are a bonded pair of sweet 1 year old females. Both girls are very social, enjoy spending time together, and […]
Adopted on July 8th, 2026
Female | 1 Year Old Glenda is an adorable 1 year old female who loves to spend her time watching out the window. She’s a big fan of treats, […]
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Female | 8 Year Old Tabby is a loving 8 year old female who adores people. She’s quick to greet you and will definitely let you know she’s happy […]