Nova Scotia SPCA

• ‘Race against time’ for dog that’s already had 853 porcupine quills removed: NS SPCA

  Fern, an American Staffordshire terrier mix, was found with more than 850 porcupine quills in her face. She is slowly recovering but still has some quills to remove.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2025
  
• Dogs find new home in Nova Scotia after fleeing devastating N.W.T wildfires

  After being evacuated from a small Northwest Territories town during last month's devastating wildfires, a group of puppies have travelled across the country to start a new life.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
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• 15 rabbits, mostly babies, found abandoned in N.S. driveway: SPCA

  The Nova Scotia SPCA is investigating after someone abandoned 15 rabbits, mostly babies, in a crate at the end of a driveway Sunday night.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
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• Nova Scotia SPCA reports demand for services up amid high cost of living

  The Nova Scotia SPCA says the cost-of-living crunch being felt across the country is also having an impact on pet owners.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
• Increase in puppy scams prompts warning for Atlantic Canadians

  The Better Business Bureau says scam artists are taking advantage of increased interest in puppy adoptions across the Atlantic provinces and shares tips for would-be pet parents.

  Consumer

  Jun 28, 2022
• N.S. woman warns against buying pets online after puppy dies from parvovirus

  The Nova Scotia woman says she purchased a golden retriever puppy from a Kijiji ad. The dog was diagnosed with parvovirus shortly after and died.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
• ‘We are there’: Dartmouth SPCA says it welcomes those in need after robbery

  The SPCA estimates a couple of dozen cases of wet food and 30-40 bags of dog food were stolen, in addition to 'a bit of ransacking to the place.'

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2022
• Nova Scotia SPCA launches ‘life-saving’ transport program to bring in pets from U.S.

  The first group of 14 pooches arrived from Louisiana on Thursday.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
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• ‘Amazing growth’: 33 of 77 dogs surrendered to N.S. SPCA now have new homes

  While 33 of the dogs have found new homes, some "still have a long way to go."

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2021
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• 77 dogs rescued by the SPCA have a ‘long journey ahead’

  The shelter previously said the dogs were in need of urgent treatment and rehabilitation totalling more than $70,000.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021