Announcements and Notices
February 26, 2010:
Board of Directors seeking applicants for Director at Large positions.
Directors at Large help establish the overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for the NS SPCA in meeting the needs of the province and community and actively participate in the decision-making process for major Society initiatives. Read more.
January 23, 2010:
SPCA and Animal Service contract set to end March 2010
The animal control contract between HRM’s Animal Services and the Nova Scotia SPCA’s Metro Branch is set to end in March 2010. A report was released with the recommendations following a tender process on Friday, January 22, 2010. Read more.
January 12, 2010:
Nova Scotia SPCA releases white paper on investigative procedures
The white paper provides an explanation of how the Nova Scotia SPCA approaches animal cruelty investigations, and the various steps involved in the process. Read more.
November 22, 2009:
Latest edition of Nova Scotia SPCA newsletter available online!
Check out stories about two Metro Shelter success cases, the LaBaie SPCA, preventing dog bites, a new Girl Guides program focused on animal welfare, and much more! Read more.
November 21, 2009:
Cause for Paws raises close to $30,000 toward animal cruelty prevention!
The 6th Annual Cause for Paws Dinner, Auction and Gala, presented by sponsor Global Pet Foods and held November 7th, was more than just a fabulous night out for participants – it also raised $29,591 to support the prevention of animal cruelty across the province. Read more.
August 20, 2009:
August edition of Nova Scotia SPCA newsletter available online
Check out our "back to school" edition featuring articles on educating young people about animal welfare, as well as articles on the increasing number of cruelty complaints being investigated, a generous bequest received by the Nova Scotia SPCA, and much more! Read more.
July 9, 2009:
Nova Scotia SPCA dog training guide now available for download
Learn training basics to help your new dog thrive. Read more.
June 1, 2009:
June edition of Nova Scotia SPCA newsletter available online
Check out stories on the exciting renovations to the Metro Shelter, a TNR program run by a new SPCA Board member, design that's gone to the dogs, and much more! Read more.
May 28, 2009:
Nova Scotia SPCA approves position statement on rodeos
On May 25, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia SPCA approved a position statement in opposition of rodeos. Read More.
May 21, 2009:
Nova Scotia SPCA Urges Party Leaders to Make the Prevention of Animal Cruelty a Priority
The province announced $100,000 in funding today, April 25, to the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Read More.
April 25, 2009:
Province provides funds to SPCA
On May 21, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia SPCA issued letters to the leaders of the Progressive Conservative, Liberal, and NDP parties voicing our requests that the proclamation of the new animal crueltly legislation, with associated regulations, and increased, on-going funding for cruelty investigation costs be made made a priority for the party that takes power after the June 9th election. Read More.
March 2, 2009:
Nova Scotia SPCA announces call for applications for 2009 Board
elections
(Call for applications closed April 9, 2009.)
March 1, 2009:
Nova Scotia SPCA launches poster contest and exhibition to promote animal welfare and humane education.
(Poster contest closed April 10,2009).
February 25, 2009:
February edition of Nova Scotia SPCA newsletter available online
Check out stories on the new provincial animal cruelty legislation, feral cats, breed-specific legislation, and much more! Read more. |
