Valentine’s Day: Revenge or Love — You Choose
This Valentine’s Day, have a little fun while supporting the cats at SHAID!
💔 The Revenge Option
Got an ex? We’ve got cats.
Make a donation using your ex’s first name (you stay completely anonymous), and let our feline friends handle the rest.
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Sweet, harmless revenge
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Zero drama
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100% for the cats
❤️ The Love Option
Feeling the love instead? Purchase a heart in any name you choose! Your heart will be proudly displayed at SHAID—fair warning: happy purring may occur.
How it helps
Each heart is $5, and every dollar goes directly toward food, medical care, and plenty of cozy naps for our shelter cats.
How to participate
Send your $5 (or more!) e-transfer to info@shaidanimalshelter.com and include the name you’d like on the heart.
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 2025, together we were able to help 417 cats and dogs find safety, medical care, and-most importantly-hope. Every one of those animals represents a life changed because of compassion, generosity, and a shared belief that animals matter.
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.
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!
Support SHAID and Win!
Our ongoing 50/50 fundraiser is a fun and meaningful way for Nova Scotia residents to support SHAID Tree Animal Shelter and possibly take home a big win. Since 1986, our no-kill shelter has provided a safe haven for stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets. In 2024 alone, we cared for more than 500 cats and kittens and nearly 30 dogs and puppies, ensuring each received the medical attention and love they deserved.
As a registered charity with no government funding, we rely entirely on community support. When you buy a 50/50 ticket, half the proceeds go to one lucky winner, and the other half directly supports the animals at SHAID. Tickets are available through the link below; if no raffle is currently active, be sure to check back next month.
Thank you for helping us give every animal a second chance!
Please note: Due to lottery regulations, the 50/50 raffle is open to Nova Scotia residents only.
FEATURED ADOPTABLES
Sacha
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16-year-old Shepherd mix
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Gentle, calm, and very affectionate senior
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Loves leisurely walks, cuddling, and being close to her person
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Still able to jump on beds and enjoys snuggling
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Well-mannered with no chewing or resource guarding issues
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Would do best in a quiet, loving home
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Children and other pets are fine if respectful
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Deeply loved by her late owner and accustomed to being pampered
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Previously enjoyed home-prepared meals, though she is content simply being loved