• A Heartfelt conversation about 9/11 and pets with Bonnie Harris from Gander SPCA
    Sep 11 2024

    Join us for an impressive and heartfelt conversation about the animals that landed in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11. Bonnie Harris from Gander SPCA shared the story of what happened in the days following the attacks and how their organization didn’t think twice about helping. There’re tears, laughs, gratefulness – all packed into an episode that will leave you wanting to know more. Or at least watch the musical Come From Away if you haven’t already. Please visit www.ganderandareaspca.com/ to learn more about their work and the current campaign for a new building.

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    38 mins
  • The Secret is Out – SPCA Veterinary Hospital Rebrand Chat with Dr. Mike Akerley
    Aug 7 2024

    Join us for an episode where we finally spill the secret. We have been bouncing on our heels trying to keep quiet about a change coming to the SPCA Veterinary Hospitals: rebrand. And what is the most exciting thing about a rebrand? The name and the logo. Dr. Mike Akerley has a chat with our host, Sarah Lyon, about the new name, the why behind this rebrand, and our services. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media channels – @novascotiaspca – to find out even more about this mews.

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    21 mins
  • From student to valedictorian to full-time Veterinary Assistant – A Chat with Jennah Bear, College of Animal Welfare
    Aug 18 2024

    Join us for a fun episode where we chat with this year’s valedictorian, Jennah Bear. She told us all about her journey to becoming a Veterinary Assistant, why she chose the Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animals Welfare, what her time with the College has been like and much more. If you are interested in a VA career, this episode is just for you. Or if you know someone who would love to know more, share it with them. For more info on the college, visit spcacollege.ca

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    31 mins
  • Interview with a kitten on the Nova Scotia SPCA PAW’dcast
    Jul 21 2024

    We are taking a little break, but we couldn’t leave you without an episode before coming back for Season 2. So, wherever you’re listening from, enjoy a few minutes of a kitten purring. We hope it will make your day better. And if you are interested in more details about the work we do at the Nova Scotia SPCA you can visit www.novascotiaspca.ca.

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    4 mins
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Pets and Hot Cars with Nova Scotia SPCA’s Deputy Chief Inspector
    Jul 7 2024

    Join us for an exciting and informative episode about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, what to do if you see a pet in a hot car, and more. Nova Scotia SPCA’s own Deputy Chief Inspector Kevin Strooband sat with us and gave us all the deets about the do’s and don’ts on hot weather and pets. And after you listen to the episode, keep an eye out on our social media to see his experience in a hot car. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/novascotiaspca/.

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    22 mins
  • Raffle fundraising for Non-for-Profits – Meet some of the people who help people and pets
    Jun 23 2024

    Join us for an exciting episode where we chat all things raffle fundraising. Our guests from Rafflebox are spilling some secrets on the platform that makes raffle and prize fundraising possible – the how, what, and why behind the idea. If you are looking for more information on Rafflebox, visit rafflebox.ca. And if you want to support us in our weekly raffle, you can do so at www.spca5050.com

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    31 mins
  • Let’s Chat about the PAW’dcast – a Glimpse into Our Show
    Jun 9 2024

    Join us for an episode filled with laughs, emotions, and some interesting insights into our PAW’dcast. Our own hosts, Sarah Lyon and Taylor Huestis, are, finally, telling us a little bit more about them and are spilling the secrets about how this PAW’dcast came to be. We also tried to settle a worldwide debate. Stay tuned until the end to see if we did. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and share. We’re trying to get to season 10!

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    42 mins
  • How Pawssion Turns into Successful Fundraising – A Nova Scotia SPCA Donor and Volunteer Perspective
    May 26 2024

    Join us for an inspiring conversation about fundraising, donating, helping and more! Brenda Bell has been a supporter of the Nova Scotia SPCA for more than a decade. She has started fundraising projects for the organization, she volunteers, she donates, she does it all. She is paw-ssionate about pets and helping them as much as she can. This episode is for sure going to leave you inspired. If you are looking for more information about anything we touched on in this episode – volunteering or how to leave a legacy gift – you can visit www.novascotiaspca.ca

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    24 mins