Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast

Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast

by Nova Scotia SPCA
Non-Profit
Season 4
Learn about Pet Project – Chatting with Heidi Tattrie Rushton about her new book
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.
S4 · E15
Sep 6, 2026
21:49
Return of the Pet Doctor – Dr. West answers more questions from kids
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!
S4 · E14
Aug 23, 2026
34:04
Thinking Upstream - How has Shelter Medicine Evolved Over the Years?
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.
S4 · E13
Aug 9, 2026
36:27
Cuteness Overload: Join us for a chat about our pets
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/
S4 · E12
Jul 21, 2026
32:40
What’s New at the Nova Scotia SPCA’s Dartmouth Campus? – Changes to 7 Scarfe Court.
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
S4 · E11
Jul 2, 2026
35:03
Find Your New BFF (Best Furry Friend) with the Nova Scotia SPCA 
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!
S4 · E10
Jun 4, 2026
24:24
The Nova Scotia SPCA’s Newest Adoptee – The Petszel App
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!
S4 · E9
May 24, 2026
28:28
Continuing a Loved One’s Mission – A Chat with Dale McIsaac
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/.
S4 · E8
May 10, 2026
28:58
Exploring the Role of Enforcement – An Interview with the Chief and Deputy Chief Inspectors.
In this episode, Anya Zub, the Regional Manager for our Thrift Stores, sat down with the Nova Scotia SPCA’s Chief Inspector Kevin Strooband and the Deputy Chief Inspector Sarah Palmer to learn more about the role of Enforcement. Kevin and Sarah define what the Five Freedoms are, what happens when we receive a report of cruelty, what Enforcement’s primary goal is when responding to a report, and more! Click this link if you need to make a cruelty report, https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/who-we-are/animalcruelty/.
S4 · E7
Apr 28, 2026
20:09
Shopping Sustainably – The Benefits of Thrifting.
Join us for a chat with Anya Zub, Regional Manager for our Thrift Stores. Throughout the month of March, the Nova Scotia SPCA Thrift Stores participated in Sustainability Fairs across the province. Anya sat down with us to discuss the ways that thrift stores are a simple and great way for someone to begin their sustainability journey. We touched on a variety of topics, from how many goods they prevent going to landfills to how thrift stores are a great alternative to fast fashion. For more information on our thrift stores, visit www.novascotiaspca.ca/thriftstores/.
S4 · E6
Apr 5, 2026
27:54
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