N.S. SPCA charges Dartmouth dog groomer
DARTMOUTH: Lorraine Murphy, 39, of Dartmouth, has been charged with four counts of causing distress under the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia, section 26(1). The Nova Scotia SPCA investigated…
A pattern of kindness
DARTMOUTH: Tartan has a history that spans centuries and countries. Most notably, it is recognized as a symbol of family. At the Nova Scotia SPCA, they have a long history…
For dogs like Isla, getting adopted not easy according to shelter pet adoption report
DARTMOUTH: For dogs like sweet Isla, she has the odds of getting adopted stacked against them. That’s according to newly released data in the 2025 Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada State…
Fletchers Lake woman sentenced in case of permitting rabbits to be in distress
FLETCHERS LAKE: A 46-year-old Fletchers Lake woman is not permitted to own any new animals for the next six years. Karie Pye was sentenced recently, the N.S. SPCA said in…
Dartmouth SPCA starting Operation Hit Snooze
Pilot program begins at largest SPCA shelter in N.S. before it rolls out province-wide DARTMOUTH: What do you listen to when you need a rest? Do you play ambient noise?…
N.S. SPCA opens new North Nova SPCA building
STELLARTON: On Sept. 17, the newest SPCA was “unleashed” in Stellarton. An unleashing is a little different from your typical ribbon cutting. The building isn’t yet finished and ready to…
Abandoned kittens getting care, love from N.S. SPCA staff as investigation continues
DARTMOUTH: Letter, Stamp, and Postcard are receiving lots of love and care from the staff at the Nova Scotia SPCA. Those are the names given to the three kittens found…
N.S. SPCA graduating 19 new vet assistants
DARTMOUTH: This week 19 new veterinary assistants will graduate and join the workforce, helping with employee shortages in the veterinary medical field. “We are dedicated to our mission of supporting…
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: SPCA to benefit from SummerClash250 weekend at Speedworld
BURNSIDE: The doggies and kitties and other animals at the N.S. SPCA in Burnside are going to get some extra help next weekend. The help will come from fans and…
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…