(Update) NS SPCA: Bilbo Waggins is fighting for his life and needs your help!
**** NS SPCA Media Release Update below Bilbo Waggins is fighting for his life and needs your help! Our SPCA Enforcement Officers were heading back to the shelter when they spotted Bilbo running at large. He was nothing more than skin and bones. As a direct result of Bilbo’s poor physical condition and a pending...
NS SPCA: Weekly Highlight – Emily
**** NS SPCA Release Our sweet Emily has found herself in our care once again. This poor girl was returned for a second time, by no fault of her own! Still quite young at only 2 years old, and she needs a very special home that is patient and understanding. Emily is very shy and...
NS SPCA: Darling Precious is only 6 years old and needs a forever home
**** NS SPCA Release Darling Precious is only 6 years old and needs a forever home Full of zest and vigor, not so little, Precious has found her way back in to our care to hopefully find that forever family. Her stunning green eyes pop against her sleek grey tabby coat. She is noted to...
The names of the RCMP foals have been “S”-tablished!
**** RCMP Media Release The names of the RCMP foals have been “S”-tablished! The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is happy to announce the winners of the Name the Foal contest. This year, the contest took on added significance, with many families staying home and looking for something fun and entertaining to do together during this...
Canadian Red Cross: Boating Safety
**** Canadian Red Cross Release Boating Safety Equipment Requirements Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you: Canadian-approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board Buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres in...
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day.
**** Via Canada.ca June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations...
NS SPCA: Well here he is! The main man, the one and only, Ghost!
**** NS SPCA Media Release Well here he is! The main man, the one and only, Ghost! ???? This lovely man is looking for his furever home with no small animals as he steals all the love (and can be quite jumpy). Ghost can be unsure of meeting new people but once you’re in his bubble...
(Update) Hope for Wildlife calls for changes after bear cub seized, destroyed
**** Published by Hope for Wildlife A step forward. Via Hope for Wildlife. “We would like to give everyone an update on our current bear situation. The Minister of Lands and Forestry has agreed to meet with us to discuss the policy, along with several other bear experts from other provinces. As we continue with...
National Blood Donor Week
**** Canada Blood Services Info National Blood Donor Week Each year, during National Blood Donor Week (June 8–14) and World Blood Donor Day (Sunday, June 14), we proudly recognize and celebrate the essential role donors play in strengthening Canada’s Lifeline. This year marks the 12th anniversary since the parliamentary legislation — introduced by Senator Terry Mercer...
(Found) Missing kittens in Dartmouth
**** Happy news! They have been found! Missing kittens: Info via owner. If you have any info please message us and the owner will be informed. “Four nine-week-old kittens (1solid grey, 3 tabbies with distinct markings, missing from 33 to 43 block of Lahey Road from fenced-in yard, June 9 between 13:50 and 14:00. Children...