Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast

Join us as we chat with Elizabeth Murphy, CEO of the Nova Scotia SPCA, about her reflection on the organization. In part one of Elizabeth’s reflection series, she discussed the demands of working in animal welfare, and how our organization is adapting to better respond to the needs of Nova Scotians. In this episode, Elizabeth explains the Nova Scotia SPCA’s 2025 Financial Statements. She touches on the need for the SPCA to diversify their revenue streams, how difficult it can be to say no, and the importance of community support. We are all one community and tackling the hardships facing Nova Scotians can’t and won’t be solved by one organization.

To read our 2025 Financial Statements, click here! https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/31_Dec_2025-Financial-Statements-NSSPCA.pdf

To read more of Katya’s thoughts, click here! Katya Lidsky | The Thriving Volunteer's Creation on Patreon

Here is the link to the CRA’s website. apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/hacc/srch/pub/dsplyRprtngPrd/134704741RR0001

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/.