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Have you ever wondered what happens at the Nova Scotia SPCA? Well, we have the answers. Our PAW’dcast guests will cover all topics from shelters, hospitals, college and more. Join us twice a month on Sundays to hear about the behind-the-scenes, learn about animal welfare, and of course, to enjoy all the puns, because we don’t joke when it comes to paw-ns.
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Join us as we chat with Elizabeth Murphy, the CEO of the Nova Scotia SPCA, about her reflection on the organization. We touched on the reason for her reflection, the demands of working in animal welfare, and how the Nova Scotia SPCA is adapting to better respond to the needs of Nova Scotians. This is part one of a four-part series where Elizabeth will offer some insights into the inner workings of our organization. To read Elizabeth’s full reflection, visit: www.novascotiaspca.ca/2026/01/08/reflecting-on-where-we-were-where-we-are-and-where-we-are-going/.
Join us for a furr-tastic interview with Dr. Mike West. This episode, we had a special host sit down with Dr. West and ask him questions that children have for veterinarians. Dr. West was asked questions from a three-and-a-half-year-old all the way to high schoolers. He answered questions like: do companion animals have identical twins? Why do cats have fluff in their ears? Why do veterinarians wear stethoscopes? Do I have to brush my dog's teeth? And more! After listening to this episode, if you want to book a veterinary appointment for your furry friend, you can visit www.tartantailsvet.ca/booknow.
Join us for a chat on upcycling for the holidays. Our expert crafter Anya Zub, Regional Manager, Thrift Stores, sat down with us to discuss the value of upcycling. It gives second chances and new life to items, it's a budget friendly approach to Christmas, and a fun way to spend time with friends and family. Anya gave some excellent ideas on the kinds of crafts you can make as well as some tips on how to make them. After listing to this episode, if you want to find out more about our thrift stores, you can visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/thriftstores/.
Join us for an episode dedicated to our special senior pets in honour of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Our own Alicia Avendano, Shelter Liaison and Veterinary Assistant, talked to us about what makes senior pets special, what makes them great companions and the benefits of adopting a senior pet. We also touched on our Palliative Care Program, how it helps offer pets the retirement they deserve, and how you can help. After listening to this episode, if you want to find out more about the program or see the furry friends who are looking for loving homes, visit www.novascotiaspca.ca.
Join us for a claws-itively spooky Halloween episode! Sit down with our hosts Scarah Lyon and Joel Booyce, as they discuss their favourite myths and legends about cats. Superstitions have followed cats all throughout human history, some good, some bad. Our hosts discuss both, debunk a myth or two, and offer some tips and tricks on how to ensure our furry friends have a safe and fun Halloween, too. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends so more people find us and subscribe! *Disclaimer: We apologize for any mispronunciations in this episode. Some of the names were difficult for us to pronounce, but we tried our absolute best.
Join us for a chat with Frances Cheslo, an RVT and Shelter Engagement Specialist with Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada, where we discuss Hill’s 2025 Canada State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report, specifically their findings surrounding fostering. One of the biggest insights is that the vast majority of people believe they can’t afford to foster! Marni and Frances sit down to discuss what the reality of fostering is like, the different kinds of fostering that the Nova Scotia SPCA offers, and so much more! If you wish to read the report, you can find it here and if you want to become a foster with us, you can learn more information on our website.
Join us for a chat with Dr. West from Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital about how our furry friends tell us they are in pain. Or don’t tell us. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, and one of the most difficult things about our pets is knowing when they are in pain. Dr. West gave some insights into types of pain in cats and dogs, common signs they are in pain, a few ways we can help ease some of the pain, and more. If you notice anything different with your pet, get in touch with our veterinary hospitals to book an appointment at www.tartantailsvet.ca
Join us for a chat with our friends at PetSmart Charities of Canada, where we discuss the state the veterinary medicine in Canada. In this episode, we’re discussing a study done by PetSmart Charities of Canada and Gallup, what they found, how they are using these findings, and some ways we work together to help animals and their families. You will not want to miss this episode. You can find the full report here.
Join us for a chat with Dr. Shane Bateman about a different topic than usual, but a very interesting one. We’re diving into a fascinating and lesser-known field—veterinary forensic science. What is veterinary forensic science? Why is it important in the industry? How do vets become detectives? We’ll explore all that and more. And if you’re interested in learning more about Dr. Bateman’s work after listening, you can visit www.9livesvet.ca.
Join us for an amazing chat with Judy Layne, a dedicated supporter of Nova Scotia SPCA. In the last episode, we talked about making wills. In this episode, we touched on the why behind making one and helping a charity. Judy brings us back to the start of her journey rescuing pets, how they influenced her life, and why she is honoring them with a $100,000 match and a gift in her will. A short episode packed with a lot of heartwarming memories that you don’t want to miss. And if you want to know more about Judy’s match, visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/judy
Join us for an insightful and vulnerable chat with Dana Garrod from Epilogue Wills about making a will. We touched on why you should make a will, are online wills legal, how you can support a charity, and much more. Spoiler alert, it can take as fast as 20 minutes to do it. Talking about a will can be difficult, making one shouldn’t. And if you are looking at starting one and leaving something to your favourite charity, aka NS SPCA, you can use our link to save 20%: https://epiloguewills.com/give/nsspca
Join us for a chat with Debbie Chaplain to chat all things fostering. Debbie has been a wonder-furr foster with the Kings SPCA Shelter, and today we get to learn more about her motivation to foster, her experience, delve into some great memories, and the most asked question: how do you not adopt them all? Spoiler alert, sometimes there might be a foster fail situation. To learn more about how to become a foster, visit our website at www.novascotiaspca.ca/foster
Reading Pawse with the Nova Scotia SPCA
Join us for a slow Sunday where we read adoption stories from the province written by our fabulous staff and volunteers for the Paw Print newsletter. These feel-good stories remind us why we do the work we do and the happily ever afters we create as a community. If you want to hear or read more, you can subscribe to our newsletter here: www.novascotiaspca.ca/thepawprint/.
Right after a rather chilling experiment, the NS SPCA Deputy Chief Inspector, Paul Hunter, sat down with us to chat about what he went through at –11 degrees for 15 minutes. He also shared tips on what to look for when your pet starts to get cold and some of the common ways they can get hurt if left outside in the cold for too long. And as always, don’t forget if you see an animal in distress, ACT (Assess the situation, Collect information, Time to call). Reports can be made to our team by calling 1-888-703-7722, emailing animals@spcans.ca, or filling out the online form at novascotiaspca.ca/reportcruelty.
We don’t know about your 2025 resolutions, but we started with a strong one: nap time. Join our host Sarah Lyon and guest Sandra Flemming for a fun episode about Operation Hit Snooze and the benefits naps have on our shelter pups while listening to classical or reggae music for an hour daily. To keep up with this project, you can follow our Instagram account. And if you’re curious to read more on the research behind nap time, visit Lights out for better health.
The last episode of 2024 of the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast! We want to take a moment to reflect on the year when we started this project, thank everyone involved for making it possible, and tell you about some things that made us realize producing a podcast is harder than we thought. But all worth it!
Join us for a special episode about Giving Tuesday (GT)! Nicole Danesi from CanadaHelps and Creston Rudolph from the Nova Scotia SPCA chatted with us about this day of giving back to the community. We talked about the history of GT, ways you can help and what we are doing here at NS SPCA for the greatest day of the year! Spoiler, there’s a BFF Battle involved. Visit https://www.givingtuesday.ca/ and www.novascotiaspca.ca/catsVSdogs for more information and to help US settle this worldwide debate. Also, you will want to listen until the end of this episode for some special guests.
In today’s episode we sat with Sue O’Neill, Manager of Promising Practices Project at Humane Canada. We touched on a heavy, but important topic about gender-based violence and animal welfare. Sue told us about the ACT Project, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Promising Practices Project and more work being done and resources offered to people. If you need help, the Nova Scotia SPCA is here for you through our Paws and Support program. Visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/pawssupport/. And for all of the resources Humane Canada offers, please visit humanecanada.ca/en/sector-professionals/violence-link-professionals.
Join us for a special PAW'dcast episode to celebrate National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week and all the hard work of our shelter staff. Alicia Avendano, our own Shelter Liaison, chatted with us about what it is to work at a Nova Scotia SPCA animal shelter. We touched on the path that brought her here today, the behind-the-scenes of a day in the shelter, and we learned some new things about pet enrichment. Shoutout to all animal care workers this week and every day of the year for the love, care and compassion they show to all the furry friends they help. If you want to learn more about Nova Scotia SPCA and find job openings to one of our shelters, visit www.novascotiaspca.ca.
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