Woman charged in death of two dogs in Freeport
DIGBY: A Freeport woman has been charged in the death of two dogs, the N.S. SPCA said. In a release, the SPCA said that in March 2024 it responded to…
PetSmart Charities continues to support N.S. families at the Nova Scotia SPCA
DARTMOUTH: Affordability and the rising costs of basic needs have been in the news and talked about around kitchen tables in Nova Scotia. The exponential increase in cost of living…
The Things about threes – From the NS SPCA
From the NS SPCA’s The Paw Print (shared with permission) HALIFAX: They say bad things happen in threes. But sometimes you’re lucky enough to have something that helps you get…
SPCA charges man for causing dog to be in distress
BEDFORD: A 55-year-old Bedford man has been charged with causing an animal to be in distress, contrary to Section 26 (1) of the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia. On…
N.S. SPCA takes in evacuated NWT dogs due to wildfires
DARTMOUTH: Sixteen dogs evacuated from the Northwest Territories due to the wildfires have found a new home, temporarily at least, in Nova Scotia. As the fires continue to burn in…
N.S. SPCA sees increase in pet surrenders; space limited
DARTMOUTH: The number of pets being surrendered is up, according to the Nova Scotia SPCA. The SPCA said with the increase they’re trying to do all that it can to…
N.S. SPCA receives grant to improve accessible veterinary care
DARTMOUTH: The N.S. SPCA is among the recipients of a grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada. PetSmart Charities of Canada has committed $18 million over the next five years toward…
Inaugural class from N.S. SPCA College of Animal Welfare graduates
DARTMOUTH: Eight Veterinary Assistants were part of history on Aug. 9. The eight were the inaugural graduates of Vet Assistants from the N.S. SPCA College of Animal Welfare. They received…
Fletchers Lake man convicted on animal cruelty charges
FLETCHERS LAKE: A 23-year-old man from Fletchers Lake has been found guilty of animal cruelty during an appearance in Halifax Provincial Court on July 20, the N.S. SPCA said in…
Sipekne’katik woman sentenced for animal cruelty
SHUBENACADIE: A 56-year-old woman from Sipekne’katik (Indian Brook) has been sentenced under the Animal protection Act. After several missed court appearances, Joanne GooGoo pled guilty to all charges and was…