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NS SPCA: We have a special update for you on the rescued kitties

**** NS SPCA Release Happy Caturday! ???? We have a special update for you on the rescued kitties. Five more cats were brought into our care bringing our final tally to 85 cats and kittens rescued. ???? Thanks to generous animal-lovers, they are receiving the care and support they need. And that’s not all There...

Free menstrual products now available in municipal facilities​

**** HRM Media Release Free menstrual products now available in municipal facilities​ ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality will now be offering free menstrual products at municipal recreation facilities, community centres, and Halifax Transit terminals. ​ Tampons and sanitary pads will be available and restocked daily. Products will be available at the following locations: ​ Acadia...

NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Forrest and Cove

**** NS SPCA Release Weekly Highlight – Forrest and Cove “Dear Santa Paws, My sister, Forrest and I were born in care when our mum was rescued as a stray. We are 6 months old, very sweet, and active rabbits, who are spayed, microchipped and up to date on our flea medicine. We now have...

Today we honour the 14 women murdered during the Montreal Massacre at l’École Polytechnique

Via Wimen and Gender Equality Canada “December 6, 1989 is a day forever remembered by Canadians. Today we honour the 14 women murdered during the Montreal Massacre at l’École Polytechnique. This year, we ask you to add a virtual white ribbon to your profile pic to remember those who lost their lives. http://ow.ly/aE2850CDXnb We #RememberThe14...

Newfoundland soldier of the First World War identified

**** CAF Media Release Newfoundland soldier of the First World War identified The Department of National​ Defence​ and the Canadian Armed Forces​ have identified​ the remains of Private John Lambert, a First World War soldier of The Newfoundland Regiment. Private Lambert died on August 16, 1917, at the age of 17. The Newfoundland Regiment is...

NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – 3 ratty girls

**** NS SPCA Release Weekly Highlight – 3 ratty girls These 3 snuggly sweeties are Pixie, Candy and Rio. This trio is looking to find a home able to adopt all three as they have lived their whole lives together. They are very curious and kind and would make a great first pet. If looking...

NS SPCA: 21 of the 80 rescued kitties have already found loving, forever families

**** Info via NS SPCA We have a special update for you! ???? 21 of the 80 rescued kitties have already found loving, forever families! ???? One of the lucky kitties adopted was sweet Terrance – the kitty that was first featured in our urgent ask for support. Terrance is settling into his new home...

(NS SPCA) Weekly Highlight – Gray Jay

**** Info via the NS SPCA (NS SPCA) Weekly Highlight – Gray Jay Gray Jay, a stunning merle border collie, is hoping his new forever family is out there. At around 5 years young he is seeking a dog savvy family able to help him live his new and improved life.​ Because of Gray Jay’s...

This bunny is hoping to hop into your heart

**** Info via NS SPCA This bunny is hoping to hop into your heart ❤️​ Sweet Munchkin is looking to find a calmer home with older children and no dogs. Munchkin is a lionhead bunny and has an amazing mane! Still a young adult, he has plenty of spunk and playfulness and would love a...

Weekly Highlight – Diesel

**** NS SPCA Release Weekly Highlight – Diesel Diesel is an estimated 7-year-old male neutered Labrador retreiver/American Staffordshire Terrier mix. (~30 kg) He would prefer a home with children 16 years old and older. It is required that he be the only animal in the home. Look at that goofy smile and you can already...