Nova Scotia SPCA PAW'dcast

The Nova Scotia SPCA’s Newest Adoptee – The Petzel App

Join our host Sarah Lyon as she chats with Matt Russell, the co-founder and CEO of Petzel. The Petzel 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 Petzel came to be, how Petzel will help adopters, how the app is free for adopters and the SPCA, and more!

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/ [http://www.novascotiaspca.ca/leave-a-legacy/].

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/ [https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/who-we-are/animalcruelty/].

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/ [http://www.novascotiaspca.ca/thriftstores/].

More Than Shelters Part 2 – A chat about the Nova Scotia SPCA’s Programs.

* This is part two of our two-part More Than Shelters series. In this episode we discuss our Paws & Support program and our Palliative Care program. Heather and Sarah discuss why these programs exist, the value of fosters, and more! After listening to this episode, if you want to know more about our programs or apply, you can visit https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/ [https://www.novascotiaspca.ca/]. * **Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of domestic violence when discussing our Paws & Support Program.