Author: Taylor Huestis

The Kitten Who Tricked Me into Adopting Him

October 20, 2021

By Taylor Huestis

This is Boy the kitty. Yep… you read that right. Boy. You may be thinking, “what a strange name for a kitten.” And you’re 100% correct. But his name has a very unique story behind it.

When I first met Boy, I was bringing his mama and his baby siblings home to foster. His mum, Farrah, was a young stray struggling to survive. She was rescued and brought to safety at the SPCA. Farrah settled in right away and actually gave birth in the lunchroom.

I had never fostered a mum and newborns before but I was up for the challenge. The shelter staff supplied me with everything I would need to give them a comfortable, cozy stay. Farrah, her babies, and I all headed for home.

The baby kitties were only a day old. Their eyes were closed and their ears folded down. The kittens were so tiny they could fit in the palm of your hand!

Looking back, I remember thinking just how beautiful – but vulnerable – they were. I also knew I was already emotionally involved. To protect our hearts, my husband and I decided to call them something simple in the hopes we wouldn’t get too attached.

The grey kitten was male so we named him Boy. One of the tabby cats was determined to be female so she became known as Girl. And the third kitty was only sprouting peach fuzz fur so she was called Hairless.

Farrah was a great mama but needed a little extra support so we helped to bottle feed the babies. In return, Farrah would cuddle up on our laps to show her appreciation. We watched as the babies began to open their eyes. We cheered them on as they wobbled around learning to walk. And we beamed when they discovered the litterbox and started to eat wet food.

Even though we tried our hardest not to get attached, as expected, we fell head over heels for Farrah and the kittens.

So, when they were ready for adoption, we knew it would be emotionally difficult to say goodbye.

Our hearts were happy that we helped set them up for success but we also knew we would miss them deeply. We thanked Farrah, Boy, Girl and Hairless for trusting us to help them. We said our goodbyes and our foster pets went in for their spay/neuter surgeries.

But then… something happened.

When Boy was getting his veterinary check, like all SPCA pets do prior to adoption, his blood results came back inconclusive. To ensure he was okay, he would need to be fostered alone so they could run additional tests.

One by one, Farrah, Girl and Hairless (who had grown the most beautiful fur coat by this point) all found loving, forever families. While they were off starting their new chapter, we stayed home with Boy — worried but hopeful.

During that extra time, Boy enjoyed having all of our attention. He rolled around with excitement when we walked in the room. He made us laugh constantly by getting spooked at random household objects. And he melted our hearts when he curled up in our laps to knead adorable air biscuits.

After two weeks, the results came back. Boy was perfectly healthy! But could we say goodbye… for a second time?

We sat Boy down and asked him if he planned this all along. Did he play a trick to get us alone? Did he plan this so he could use his cute magic to go from foster to forever?

His response? An adorable head butt and brush. So, we think it is safe to say he is a mastermind.

Boy always knew he was meant to stay with us, and now we knew it too. It was official. We tried changing his name to Clyde but Boy stuck. He was our boy.

Boy may have tricked us into adopting him but having him in our lives has been the best treat of all.

 

 

Taylor Huestis

Taylor is the Communications & Development Officer with the Nova Scotia SPCA and proud adoptive fur-mama to Bonnie and Boy. She is passionate about raising awareness and funds for local animals in need. Connect with Taylor at thuestis@spcans.ca or 902-222-0378 today.

A High-Tech High-Flying Kitty

October 19, 2021

By Judy Layne

In November last year, 72 cats and kittens were rescued and brought to the Nova Scotia SPCA for urgent medical care. The majority of the cats came from two animal hoarding situations in Pictou County and Cape Breton. Because of the conditions the cats were living in, many were suffering from painful eye damage, severe infections and deadly diseases. Some needed emergency surgery to survive. Proudly no-kill, the SPCA did everything possible to help them. But they couldn’t do it alone. Their shelters were overwhelmed and resources were stretched to the limit. Compassionate animal lovers from across Canada generously donated to help cover the cost of their care and long journey to recovery. 

She was among 21 of these poor kitties that were treated at the SPCA’s Colchester Shelter. The Shelter named her Rain. Eventually, Rain made a full recovery and on December 18th, she found her forever home.  Her adoptive mom Lou Harrington filled me in on her fur-baby’s fascinating, often hilarious, life.

“It had been 5 years since my beloved Lester died and I finally felt ready to have another cat in my life. I visited the Truro Shelter, determined to adopt another boy kitty. I spent time with the boys, talking to them and petting them, and then an SPCA staff member told me that there were more cats in the next room. I went in, sat on a bench and a kitty named Rain immediately came up to me. When I lifted her up, she started purring and kneading biscuits on me. I was a goner. I guess you could say that she picked me,” shared Lou.

Rain adapted well to her new home. “She was very vocal when she wanted to be fed – she had one volume setting and it was LOUD!” Said Lou. “In a week, she was sleeping with me.” Lou decided to re-name Rain Isabelle (Izzy for short) after their first week together. Lou explained “It didn’t really matter what I called her as she didn’t come to her name. At first, I thought she was just being a cat and ignoring me,” chuckled Lou. “But I later learned that she was actually deaf. Izzy’s deafness did have a silver lining – she isn’t scared of the vacuum, thunderstorms or fireworks.”

Since Izzy can’t hear, Lou stamps her foot so the vibrations will alert Izzy to look at her. “When Izzy’s being mischievous, I stomp and point my finger at her. She knows that the finger means to stop doing what she’s doing. Actually, being a cat, she thinks the finger means stop doing it while Mama can see her!” laughed Lou. “When I return home after being out, I stamp my foot, Izzy feels the vibrations and comes running to greet me.” Deaf cats learn differently but can give just as much love as any other kitty can. “Other than stamping my foot, I treat Izzy no differently than a hearing kitty,” said Lou.

Izzy’s an indoor kitty but finding her at times can be tricky. Lou found a great solution. “I bought a Tile Dot Tracker to put on her collar and have an app on my phone that makes it beep so I can locate her. She’s definitely a high-tech kitty!”

What’s a typical day like for Izzy? Lou related “Izzy loves to be near me and follows me around the house. She doesn’t play with toys, but she loves to chase the red dot of a laser pointer. Each evening, the dot appears and Izzy goes into stealth mode. She is positive she will catch it one day! She also likes to sleep a lot and prefers to be tucked up in her blankies. She rarely gets up before 10 am.”

Do signs of Izzy’s previous life ever appear? “Izzy is very food motivated,” explained Lou. “She likely didn’t get a lot to eat where she lived before. When I am cooking anything, she will hop up on a kitchen stool to ‘help’ me. She’s a very attentive supervisor and insists on being a taste tester! She especially likes my roast pork loin recipe,” laughed Lou. “Her favourite treat is scallops. We like to take a scenic drive to Advocate Harbour where we purchase scallops. I sauté them while she supervises and then cut one into tiny pieces for her.”

Lou spends several months each winter in Florida and Izzy is a great travelling companion during the 3-4 day drive. “She wears her safety harness and alternates between looking out the window and sleeping.”  This winter, Lou had a serious accident in Florida, dislocating her elbow and shattering her arm. “My health insurance flew Izzy and I home first-class, with a nurse to look after us. Izzy got lots of cuddles from the flight attendants and could definitely get used to a luxury lifestyle!” chuckled Lou.

“Izzy has been a godsend in my life,” exclaimed Lou. “Recovery from my operation was slow, but I never felt alone or discouraged as I had the best furry little nurse! It was comforting to have someone to snuggle with, talk to, and ‘help’ me with housework. Yes, I do talk to Izzy even though she is deaf. I tell her she is a very good kitty and that I love her. I think she understands.”

Do Lou and Izzy have any plans for Halloween? “I live at the end of a cul-de-sac so I don’t get many Trick or Treaters,” related Lou. “Izzy is such a chill little girl I know she would let me dress her up. Maybe I’ll make her a witch’s hat this year; she has certainly cast a spell on me!”

Lou told me “As we approach the first anniversary of her ‘Gotcha Day’, I am so thankful for Izzy. She is definitely the sweetest ‘treat’ anyone could ever ask for.” And Lou’s advice for people about adopting a deaf cat? “Like the Nike slogan says, just do it! I had Izzy for 2 or 3 months before I realized that she was deaf. Cats are very resilient and adapt well to different situations. They will have you trained in their needs in no time!”

 

 

Judy Layne

Judy is a dedicated volunteer with the Nova Scotia SPCA and proud adoptive fur-mama to Gracie. She is committed to speaking for animals who cannot speak for themselves.

Catching Up with a Cool Canine

October 19, 2021

By Judy Layne

Magicians amaze us with their tricks. Comedians keep us in stitches with laughter. Babies melt our hearts with their endearing ways. I caught up with the parents of a cool canine that does all three of these things! His name is Jasper and he’s an adorable Nova Scotia SPCA alumni.

Jasper came into the SPCA’s care as his previous family was moving and were devastated that they couldn’t take him with them. A handsome Retriever Duck-Toller cross, Jasper won the hearts of staff and volunteers at the Yarmouth SPCA. He was well-mannered, loved to play fetch and everyone believed he would be an excellent adventure buddy for some lucky family. And they were right!

In March, Mike and Melanie Rogers decided they were ready to adopt a furry family member. They were keeping an eye on the SPCA website, looking for their perfect match when they saw Jasper. It was love at first sight. They filled out an application and got the call for a meet-and-greet. The couple live in Halifax, but just knew they had to make the trip to Yarmouth to meet Jasper. They headed down the next day.

Mike shared “We were goners in the first 5 seconds when we met him. He gets this cute little squinty-eyed thing going when he gets excited and his tail wags like crazy. He was immediately comfortable coming up to us and, and although very excitable, it was in an affectionate and loving kind of way. Then he snuggled right up to us, which we absolutely loved.”

It’s been said that homeless pets often choose us instead of us choosing them. Jasper is a prime example. Mike explained “When Jasper came out of the back room to meet us, he was holding a leash in his mouth and came over to give it to us. You could swear he was saying ‘I choose you. Take me home!’ We knew we had found our partner in crime!”

Jasper adapted to his new family and home straightaway. Melanie related “We brought a little stuffed monkey with us to Yarmouth so Jasper would have something comforting for the ride home. He’s been carrying that little monkey around with him ever since and takes it everywhere he goes! He’s never had an accident and stays in our backyard with us around the firepit without having to be tied up. He has a bed he sleeps on in our room at night and another one that he hangs out on in my office during the day. He’s definitely carved out his own space and his favorite spots to soak up the sunshine.”

Jasper is an amazing adventure buddy. “He enjoys all kinds of adventures,” said Mike. “Maybe a little too much because in the car, he can’t sit still! He knows he’s off to do something fun or meet someone new. He loves hiking with us on the trails around our neighborhood. He’s also a civilized gentleman, happily hanging out with us at restaurant and pub patios, so we don’t have to leave him at home.”

But Jasper’s tricks and talents don’t end there. “Jasper is a true jock,” exclaimed Melanie. He enjoys catching a frisbee, but his favorite sport is volleyball. You get a volleyball out and he goes berserk! He likes you to toss it to him and then he bumps it over the net with his snout (don’t worry, we use this really light ball so it doesn’t hurt is nose).” Can you believe that Jasper has even learned to kayak with his loved ones? “We trained him to go kayaking with us, and he’s only jumped out once so far (no worries since he always wears his life jacket!)”

Jasper’s ways are so endearing. Melanie laughed “He constantly forgets that he knows how to swim. Retriever and Duck Toller-cross you say? Natural swimmer for sure, right? Nope, he gets in over his head and flops around like a fish out of water for the first 15-20 seconds until (once again) he goes ‘Oh yeah, I know how to swim!’” Jasper is also infatuated with ears – both human and dog! Mike said “My brother’s poor golden retriever Stanley (also a rescue) doesn’t like other dogs around his head and all Jasper wants to do is sniff and nibble at his ears,” said Mike. “Stanley spends the entire visit sticking his head behind furniture while Jasper tries to figure out ways to get at his ears!”

The couple say that Jasper is the best ‘treat’ they could ever hope to receive. “He is so loved and he brings tons of laughter to our house. He’s a bit of a goofball which makes him super-entertaining to watch. And he gets us out of the house, motivating us to exercise and be out with nature. We moved to Nova Scotia from Edmonton in 2019 once all our kids were out of the house, so it’s nice to have someone to care for again. (By the way, Jasper is waaaaaay easier to look after than a bunch of teenagers!).” It appears that everyone loves Jasper. Mike shared “When we go to visit my parents in PEI, Jasper gets greeted first (we are now an afterthought; in fact I’m not sure we’d be welcome if we didn’t bring him!). He has even spent the day at one of our friend’s office, and all her coworkers want to know when she gets to dog-sit Jasper again so they can have another ‘therapy’ day!”

The couple’s advice for people contemplating getting a pet? “If you are ready for a pet, we guarantee there is a pet out there ready for you! Please adopt; these animals need loving homes so badly. Even though we know we won the adoption lottery with Jasper (he’s pretty spectacular), every animal is special and they are all spectacular in their own unique and wonderful way.”

 

Prepare for cuteness.  Here are more of Jasper’s hilarious tricks. 

 Melanie shared “One of Jasper’s ‘tricks up his sleeve’ is what we like to call the ‘creep.’ We make him sit on the landing at the top of our stairs above us while we put our shoes on to go for a walk – otherwise, he keeps nosing our hands so we can’t tie our laces. Jasper will get his monkey and sit with it in his mouth at the top of the stairs. He will then ‘accidentally’ drop it down a stair, go down to get it, sit on that step, and then ‘accidentally’ drop it again until he is at the bottom of the stairs.”

 Jasper also collects sticks on his walks – the bigger the better. Mike said “It doesn’t phase him at all to drag along an 8 foot ‘tree’ for a solid 30 minutes. Sticks are very important to Jasper, like a status symbol or something.”

 

 

Judy Layne

Judy is a dedicated volunteer with the Nova Scotia SPCA and proud adoptive fur-mama to Gracie. She is committed to speaking for animals who cannot speak for themselves.

Queen of the Castle

September 22, 2021

By Taylor Huestis

Cat moms are queens. Quite literally. The term actually began in England a long, long time ago and stuck around. How purrfectly fitting, right?

When Lola, a two-years-young calico kitty, was first brought to the Kings SPCA, she was working on her queen status. Lola struggled as a pregnant stray never knowing when or where her next meal would be. She was picked up and brought to safety at the SPCA.

Lola’s fur was extremely dirty so staff cleaned her up and prepared a cozy, quiet place just for her. She settled in right away and seemed so thankful. Finally, she was at peace.

Just like that, three days later, Lola gave birth to three cute kittens: Landry, Lincoln and Leif.

The next step was to find a foster family to help support this queen and her new babies. Keltie, a passionate animal-lover who began fostering back in 2019, was up for the challenge.

“I have had the pleasure of fostering four different litters of cats for a combined total of 14 kittens,” Keltie smiled. “From newborn babies to sassy feral teens. Each cat blossomed from a scrawny baby to a courageous, healthy kitty ready to enjoy their new life. That is 14 fewer animals in need, and a dramatic reduction in the exponential overpopulation of helpless, stray cats.”

But even with her experience, Keltie was a little worried.

“Before meeting them, I was nervous about how Lola’s transition from freedom in the wilderness, to a small apartment in the city, would go… On top of being a young new mother and having a big scary human interact with her 3 babies,” Keltie admitted. “Almost immediately, any worries I had were put to rest. I quickly realized how grateful Lola was for the peace and quiet, space, and comfort that a foster home provides.”

“As Lola experienced, fostering allows an animal to grow in a more comfortable environment,” explained Keltie. “The lucky animals brought into the SPCA and their foster program begin to thrive in no time! Their lifespan and quality of life are significantly greater. Ultimately, fostering allows the clinic to outsource work and free up space to save more animals in need.”

During their time together, many of Keltie’s family and friends got to meet Queen Lola and her babies to help socialize them. Her dear friends Sydney and Matt fell in love and decided to adopt one of the kittens! “It has been such a joy to watch Leif, now Margot, grow in her new family,” Keltie exclaimed. “I was even invited to her 1st birthday party!”

Lola and her three babies were all adopted and found loving families. In fact, Lola’s new forever family shared a wonderful update. “Lola is a chatterbox the minute you walk in the house meets and greets with purrs and chirps,” Stephanie giggled. “She likes to play a game where she will hide behind something and wait for you to walk by and jumps out at you. We are so happy to have her in our lives. She was a new addition for my son at Christmas and is great company to me when he is not here and with his dad.”

It was truly a lifesaving experience for Lola and her babies. But it was also a life-changing experience for foster mama Keltie.

“I would like to thank all community members who give animals a second chance by bringing in, surrendering, or adopting from the SPCA,” Keltie praised. “Thank you to the SPCA and all other animal clinics for the lifesaving work they do every day. And for allowing me to play a small but gratifying role in the wellbeing of just one group of animals, among thousand brought into animal rehabilitation centres each year.”

“I would encourage anyone interested in fostering to go for it,” continued Keltie. “The entire network of Nova Scotia SPCA’s go above and beyond to provide all of the necessary supplies and knowledge needed to care for their animals. They have a dedicated team of technicians and vets who are always ready to help if needed!”

It’s very special to have so much quality time with a queen, so we asked Keltie if Queen Lola taught her any important life lessons. She beautifully shared:

“When faced with adversity, a little bit of kindness goes a long way. In such difficult times for everyone around the world, these kittens – as with all animals at the SPCA – bring light and a story of hope to everyone they meet.

Human or animal, the most essential things for a fulfilling life are quite simple. Nutritious food, water, shelter, and a loving, safe home form the foundation of a healthy life.

We all have something to give – SPCA or elsewhere. Whether it’s your time, donations, or a spot in your family. Everything counts!”

 

Taylor Huestis

Taylor is the Communications & Development Officer with the Nova Scotia SPCA and proud adoptive fur-mama to Bonnie and Clyde. She is passionate about raising awareness and funds for local animals in need.

Fostering a Pregnant Pup

September 21, 2021

By Taylor Huestis

Faye, a passionate animal-lover, has fostered pets for more than a decade. She has opened her heart and home to so many animals that she actually lost count after 100. Sometimes it includes socializing semi-feral kittens and other times it is fostering sick or injured pets.

But one situation was brand new to Faye. She had never fostered a pregnant pup before. Until now.

“I thought I was going to get a pregnant cat but she was not there so they asked me if I wanted a pregnant dog,” Faye remembered. “There was no one that could take her right now and when I saw her I could not say no. I was a little nervous but she was so sweet. She needed me and I wanted to help her.”

Faye packed up all the supplies needed at the SPCA and prepared for a new adventure. “I said to Gabby when we got in the car… ‘we can do this,’” she recalled.

That evening, things got even more eventful. Once Gabby was settled in and felt safe, she went into labour. Faye was by her side the entire time.

“I took Gabby home and she gave birth that same day,” Faye smiled. “She had five beautiful puppies and I was with her for support as she birthed each one. It was such a wonderful moment that I will never forget.”

That beautiful experience brought Faye and Gabby extremely close together. “We bonded right away and helping her give birth to her babies made it really special,” Faye explained.

For months, Faye was a superhero foster mama taking care of Gabby so she could be the best mama to her puppies. Faye helped to set all the puppies and Gabby up for success with her training, socialization and love.

“I think the lesson I learned from fostering Gabby and her puppies was that you can do anything if you put your mind to it,” Faye shared. “I have always loved animals and just wanted to do what I could to help them. It’s life-changing knowing you are helping a helpless animal. They bring so much joy to your life and you get to foster and get them ready for their forever home.”

So, when it came time to say goodbye, Faye knew it would be hard.

“They brought a lot of joy to my life and an experience that I will never forget,” said Faye. “It was not easy giving but I knew Gabby was going to a really good home. I knew she would be loved as much as I loved her and the puppies would go to really good homes, too.”

And they totally did! JoAnn met Gabby and it was love at first sight. “She came right to me, allowed me to hug her and 10 minutes later she was on my lap,” JoAnn giggled. At first, JoAnn wasn’t sure she was ready to adopt after losing their beloved dog, Bethany, of 21 years. “Gabby and I went for a little walk and had a chat and sealed our deal.”

“I immediately applied and the girls at the SPCA thought I wanted one of Gabby’s puppies and told me they were spoken for,” JoAnn shared. “I explained to them that I did not want a puppy… I wanted Gabby.”

“We brought her home all smiles,” said JoAnn. “Our 17-year-old cat, Buddy, wasn’t impressed but she tolerates Gabby. Gabby loves to go for drives, swimming, and chasing frogs and squirrels. Her favourite thing to do is to go camping and is quick to grab her favourite stuffy and put it in our basket when we are heading to the trailer. Gabby has become such an important part of our life and I feel she is a gift Bethany sent us from heaven.”

Gabby was lucky to know the love of her foster mama, Faye. Because of her support, Gabby was able to be the best mama bear to her pups and can now enjoy her new life with her adoptive mama, JoAnn. Mamas helping mamas!!

 

 

 

Taylor Huestis

Taylor is the Communications & Development Officer with the Nova Scotia SPCA and proud adoptive fur-mama to Bonnie and Clyde. She is passionate about raising awareness and funds for local animals in need.

Ducky’s So Lucky

September 21, 2021

By Judy Layne

On February 24th, two pint-sized pets – Ducky and her partner Bear – were surrendered to the Nova Scotia SPCA by their owner because they could no longer care for them. It didn’t take long for the Dartmouth SPCA veterinary team to find out that Ducky was pregnant with 4 babies and she would likely give birth in the next two weeks!

The call went out to find a foster home for Ducky, so she could feel calm in a loving home environment throughout the rest of her pregnancy and during her delivery.  Maria McNeil and her family jumped at the opportunity to open their hearts and home to Ducky.

Maria shared “As soon as we bought our new home and were settled in, I signed up to be a foster parent. I‘ve loved animals since I was a small child and always knew that fostering was something I wanted to do.”  She explained “I think our family has a lot to offer animals in need. We have experience with pets, a large house with safe spaces, a property in a wooded area and lots of love to go around! I would love to have more animals in our life, but my husband is a military member and is often away, we have a 5-year-old son, two border collies AND I work full-time.” Whew!

Ducky’s arrival at the family’s home was definitely a first.  “This was the first time we’ve fostered a little critter and our first time fostering a pregnant animal! Seeing Ducky’s transformation was so rewarding and lovely. She was quite timid when she arrived, but within a few days she felt safe and content. She even started squealing every time I walked past the room she was in, so that I would come in and visit with her!” chuckled Maria. “I set her up on the desk in my office (I work from home), gave her little bits of treats all day and spoke softly to her, so she warmed up very quickly.”

Ducky eventually had 4 adorable babies. Maria told me “We named them after ‘The Mighty Ducks’..… Lester (the only boy), Goldberg, Charlie and Jesse. While all 4 were black and orange like Mama Ducky, each had their own unique personality right from the start! Two were outgoing, one was shy and the other was in between. We contacted the SPCA to learn how the babies should be socialized and their small animal expert provided us with detailed helpful information on how to do this.”

“We had the privilege of caring for Ducky and her babies for 4 weeks”, said Maria.  “Our son Daniel was directly involved in the fostering process.  He and Ducky formed a special bond during that time.  Daniel was the ‘treat and socialization guy’.  Each evening, he would give the gang some treats and we would allow them to play on the floor (and climb all over Daniel!)” Maria pointed out that fostering is a great opportunity to teach life-lessons to kids. “It encourages children’s natural desire to care for others, to be kind to animals.  It also teaches kids responsibility (Daniel learned that little critters require a lot of work!) and thoughtfulness (Daniel would remind us when to get fresh veggies for Ducky and the babies).”

Maria shared “The weekend before the babies went back to the SPCA Shelter, we had a small crew of 4- and 5-year-old kids come for a visit with them.  Our son was thrilled to show off his furry fosters to his friends from school. They had the best time giving Ducky and her babies fresh veggie treats and snuggling them. The kids didn’t even mind when the little critters pooped in their laps!” chuckled Maria.

“The SPCA’s foster model of ‘You supply the home and the love; we supply everything else’ works incredibly well,” exclaimed Maria. I asked what her advice is to anyone considering becoming a foster family.  “It’s one of the most rewarding things you can do.  It’s a short-term commitment but means so much to these animals’ lives.”

Maria and her family played a huge role in giving Ducky and her babies a second chance at happiness.  We’re thrilled to report that all of these little cuties found loving fur-ever homes and are thriving!  Ducky and one of her babies were adopted together and the other 3 babies were adopted together.  Papa Bear also found a loving home with a family that already had pet guinea pigs.

Ducky’s so lucky that an amazing foster family opened their hearts and home to her and her babies. Fostering is definitely a ‘paw-some’ experience for pets and families!

 

Many of the animals that come into our shelters need a little extra TLC or are too young to be ready for adoption.  Fabulous foster families provide a temporary home for these animals. We supply everything you need so they have a comfortable stay in your home.

Every animal that you foster is given a second chance at life. Fostering can also be a great way to experience having an animal in your life before making a life-long commitment.

Interested in becoming an SPCA foster parent?  Read about what to expect and what we require before you apply by clicking here.

 

 

Judy Layne

Judy is a dedicated volunteer with the Nova Scotia SPCA and proud adoptive fur-mama to Gracie. She is committed to speaking for animals who cannot speak for themselves.