Nova Scotia SPCA

• 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
  
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• 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
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• ‘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
• ‘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
• 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
• Nova Scotia SPCA ‘overwhelmed’ after 77 unhealthy dogs surrendered from Cape Breton property

  Many of the dogs were under-socialized, while some were pregnant and have since given birth. 

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2021
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• 2 Nova Scotians sentenced for animal cruelty: SPCA

  In one case, the SPCA and police responded to a report of a dog being left outside with porcupine quills in his face, and officers found a large dog in distress. 

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2021
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• Man charged with animal cruelty following N.S. SPCA investigation into dog’s injuries

  Tyai Lowe is scheduled to appear at Halifax provincial court on Feb. 19, 2021.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2021