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Oct 2026
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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.
Join Joel, Sarah, and Anya as they discuss all things Halloween! From their favourite movies to famous haunting companion animals, to the myths that gave us these spook-tacular stories, they cover it all!
Taylor sat down with Kathryn, a new guest on the PAW’dcast, to discuss remembering pets who have passed away. They talked about ways to remember their pets, how and when the grief hits them, and how they processed their grief. Remembering our pets is a beautiful and simple way to keep them alive. This emotional episode provided them the opportunity to share their grief and loss.
Join Kate Tuttle and Heidi Tattrie Rushton about a new book coming soon, Pet Tales. Pet Tales is set in Kentville, Nova Scotia. It follows 11-year-old Ada Boudreau wanting to start a food bank for pets. And if that sounds familiar to you, the Nova Scotia SPCA has the Pet Pantry to help support families. Heidi also discusses her past careers and what inspired her to start writing.
Kate Tuttle and Dr. West return to ask and answer more questions that kids have for pet doctors. Ranging from questions about cats and dogs to mythological animals, the kids didn't hold back! Enjoy listening to this funny and informative episode. Even better, let your kids listen and see what questions they come up with!
Join Taylor as she chats with Dr. West about the changing landscape of shelter medicine. How has the field changed with new information and ever advancing technology? Dr. West has been a veterinarian for 32 years and shares his expertise and anecdotes to paint a vivid picture of all the changes that have occurred over the years.
Whether you want to start or end your day on an adorable note, this episode is perfect for you! Joel and Taylor sat down to tell funny stories about their pets. From jumping out a window after a cat, to a gerbil hidden in the walls, to a cat escaping on a plane, these stories detail the adorable and joyful life of living with pets. If you’re looking to add a furry friend to your home to create memories with, visit https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/how-you-can-help/adoptions/
Join Sarah Lyon and Marni Tuttle as they discuss the recent changes and updates to the Nova Scotia SPCA’s Dartmouth Campus. In this episode you’ll learn more about the College of Animal Welfare and a new program starting in September, our public Veterinary Hospital Tartan Tails, and the recent move our shelter hospital made. In case you missed it, check out this episode to learn more about our BIPOC Youth Program for high school students! Exploring Different Animal Care Careers with the Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Hill’s Adoption Weekend is happening on June 6 and 7. Because of this fun event, Sarah Lyon and Taylor Huestis decided to match potential adopters with their new BFF (Best Furry Friend). We had potential adopters send in their lifestyles and what they were looking for in a pet. Taylor and Sarah matched them with pets that would fit their lifestyle and offered a few tips to help them navigate bringing a new pet into their home. They discussed the 3-3-3 rule, the importance of microchipping your pet, what you can do if your pet is more active than you anticipated, and more!
Join our host Sarah Lyon as she chats with Matt Russell, the co-founder and CEO of Petszel. The Petszel app offers adopters different resources to help them navigate the post-adoption phase. While adopting a pet is an exciting time, the aftermath can be overwhelming. This easy-to-use app is one way to help smooth the transition of welcoming a pet into your home. Sarah and Matt chatted about how Petszel came to be, how Petszel will help adopters, how the app is free for adopters and the SPCA, and more!
Join our host Creston Rudolph as he chats with Dale McIsaac about what it means to leave a legacy. Dale created a memorial fund for his late son Ben, a Nova Scotia SPCA Board Member who cared deeply about animal welfare. Dale discusses Ben’s love of animals, the causes that were important to him, and the way the fund aims to support as many of these causes as possible. If you’re looking to leave a legacy, visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/leave-a-legacy/ .
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