Kitten Craze: 24 Abandoned Kittens

This is the reality of rescue, and the reason we are here.   We were contacted earlier this week with a desperate plea for help with 24 kittens, all […]

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Not Giving Up Hope | Bumble’s Story

How does a cat go from being completely health to unexpectedly paralyzed in 6 weeks? Bumble was part of a small colony of cats who were left behind when […]

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Cold Weather Tips for Your Pets

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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Record Adoption Year

Bide Awhile Animal Shelter is celebrating a landmark in its 54-year history with the highest adoption rates on record; over 500 cats and dogs have found their forever homes […]

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Why is it so hard to get a kitten?

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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We applaud changes made to the Animal Protection Act in NS

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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The Natal Day Parade was amazing!

Celebrating Natal Day in the streets was awesome! Thanks so much to everyone who braved the heat and walked the four-kilometre stretch with us! Happy Natal Day, Nova Scotia!

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We had a blast at the Pride Parade!

We had such a wonderful time walking in the Pride Parade for the first time ever! Thanks so much to everyone who came out, walked, danced and celebrated Pride […]

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