Making a difference for pets and people with food drive for Feed N.S.
FALL RIVER: A local animal hospital is aiming to make a difference for pets and people. Fall River Animal Hospital (FRAH) is holding a Food Drive for Feed Nova Scotia…
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…
2023 YEAR-IN-REVIEW: Hurricane Franklin, caring for pets of unhoused top viewed stories
ENFIELD: The top five stories of 2023 as posted and viewed on The Laker News website included a hurricane; a bridge many anxiously awaited being fixed; and a Fall River…
Caring for animals: Pets of unhoused at Gated Community get medical checkup
MAIN PHOTO: Chester the cat gets a good check done by Dr Davidson-Rowe and Dr. McIntyre at FRAH on Dec. 16. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: Six pets from The Gated…
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…
From the Cruiser – June 6, 2023
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 111 calls for service. The following is some highlighted calls as provided by…
SPCA opens doors to pets of families evacuated due to wildfires
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA has opened their doors to pets evacuating with their families. Families being evacuated from areas impacted by the wildfires who need a temporary home for…
Santa to pose with pets in support of Caring and Sharing food bank
ELMSDALE: Santa will be visiting all the furry friends of East Hants Animal Hospital and their humans. The Elmsdale-based business will be holding a Santa Pet Photo Fundraiser on Dec.…
Pet of the Week – Oct. 30
Here is the Pet of the Week for Oct. 30, 2020 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton
Fido on the go ELMSDALE: Summertime is the best! Going on day trips, camping, or vacations are all excellent ways to get out and enjoy our few months of nice…