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SHAID TREE ANIMAL SHELTER

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2026 Calendars are Now Available!

Our 2026 calendars are officially here and ready for purchase! Each calendar is $20, with an additional $5 if you would like it shipped directly to you.

You can buy your calendar in person at the shelter Tuesday to Saturday, 11am–3pm, or pick one up at Shur Gain Feeds n' Needs in Bridgewater. Additional locations and pop-up shops will be announced soon.

For more information—or to place an order for delivery—please email info@shaidanimalshelter.com.

Get yours today and support the animals at SHAID!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE LIFE AT A TIME

 

Founded in 1986, SHAID Tree Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter dedicated to providing safe, compassionate care for animals in need. We offer a temporary haven for stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets—working tirelessly to match them with loving, responsible homes.

 

In 2024, SHAID proudly gave 502 cats and kittens and 27 dogs and puppies a second chance. Each animal that came through our doors received the medical care, compassion, and attention they needed to begin a new chapter in a loving home.

 

Every SHAID animal is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. From the moment they arrive—no matter how sick or injured—we’re committed to providing the care they deserve.

 

This past year, our team performed 498 surgeries, ranging from routine procedures to urgent, life-saving interventions like dental extractions, eye repairs, and amputations. These critical services are made possible by the tireless efforts of our skilled staff and compassionate volunteers.

 

Many of our animals also found comfort in foster homes, where they could heal and grow in a supportive environment before adoption—thanks to our incredible network of foster caregivers.

 

As a registered charity with no government funding, SHAID depends entirely on the generosity of our community. Your support powers every rescue, every surgery, and every happily-ever-after.

 

Thank you for helping us be a safe haven for animals in need!

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Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a counterbalance to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday - a moment for all of us to pause, refocus, and choose generosity. What started as a simple idea has grown into a global movement reminding us that doing good truly makes a difference.

This Giving Tuesday, we're asking you to open your hearts to the animals at SHAID.

Every donation helps provide food, shelter, medical care, and love to the animals who need us most.

If you're able, please consider making a gift today:

Thank you for helping us give every animal the care and chance they deserve.

FEATURED ADOPTABLES

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Linny

  • 6 - month-old female

  • Short-haired tuxedo with elegant black-and-white coat

  • Gentle, quiet, and observant

  • Has a soft spirit and calm presence

  • Enjoys quiet playtime and cozy nap spots

  • Prefers a slow-paced, predictable routine

  • Shy at first but affectionate once she feels safe

  • Would thrive in a calm, patient home

  • Could benefit from a gentle feline companion

Become a member of the SHAID Tree Animal Society for just $20 a year! 
Lifetime memberships are available for $100

Memberships include our monthly newsletter and an invitation to our Annual General Meeting!

Download the file below, fill it out and send it back to us with a cheque or EMT

Get Monthly Updates!

Be the first to find out about adoptable animals, events, SHAID news and feel-good stories.

Thanks for signing up for the SHAID newsletter! We will only email you once monthly.

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CONTACT US

info@shaidanimalshelter.com

(902) 543-4849

 

VISIT THE SHELTER

950 Mullock Rd, Whynott's Settlement

B4V 5T9, Nova Scotia, Canada

MAILING ADDRESS

100 High Street, Unit 17,

Suite 138, Bridgewater NS B4V 1V9

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