6th Annual Ceilidh for Critters
Sunday, September 27th at the Westin Nova Scotian
2:00 - 5:00PM
Come on out and party your tail off!
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| Here's a great article about what the Bide Awhile staff do on a typical day. | |
In 1969, a group of animal lovers came together to create a private Shelter in Metro - Bide Awhile Animal Shelter. Over the years the Shelter has expanded and evolved to meet the growing needs of the community.
Bide Awhile is Metro's first "No-Kill" Shelter where lost and homeless animals can stay until a suitable home is found. They provide tender loving care, medical attention and socialization for all animals coming to the Shelter. Euthanasia is a last resort for untreatable problems only.
More than three decades later Bide Awhile takes in hundreds of cats and dozens of dogs every year. Each animal is isolated at first so they are able to assess its health. When ready, it is released into the Dog, Cat or Kitten room in the Bide Awhile house. Each of their guests has a private kennel in the room, but is free to roam and play with the other animals by day. Daily socializing with volunteers also helps the animals make an easy transition into their new homes.
All Bide Awhile guests are spayed or neutered.
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There is a common misconception that only "problem pets" are available for adoption in shelters. This is completely unfounded. In fact, two of the dogs that have been adopted from the Bide Awhile Animal Shelter have become canine agility athletes in addition to being cherished canine companions. You get what you give. A little bit of love, patience and training can transform the diamond in the rough. |
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If you can't find the perfect dog or cat for your household at the Bide Awhile, you may also want to check this list of animal shelters in Nova Scotia. |
