Our Mission:

The S.H.A.I.D. Tree Shelter Society provides temporary care and shelter to helpless animals in distress, be they abandoned, homeless or relinquished and we place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes.

About Us:

S.H.A.I.D., standing for Sheltering Helpless Animals In Distress, is a small, privately run shelter located near Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Over the years, S.H.A.I.D. has evolved into a low kill shelter where animals do not have time limits and are only euthanized for serious medical conditions or severe aggression issues, making them  unadoptable.

Directions:

The shelter is located at 950 Mulloch Road just outside Bridgewater.

From Halifax: Take the 103 to Exit 11 and turn towards Blockhouse. At the four way stop, turn right and continue along this road (Hwy. 325) to Whynott's Settlement. You will see a blue sign indicating the regional recycling centre and a smaller sign at the corner pointing left up the hill to S.H.A.I.D.  Turn left onto Mulloch Rd. and the shelter is at the top of the hill on your left.

From Bridgewater: Take Hwy. 325 towards Mahone Bay. Just after the Oakhill Fire Dep't. you will start climbing a twisty hill. Mulloch Rd. is just after you reach the top of the hill. You will see a blue sign indicating the regional recycling centre and a smaller sign at the corner pointing right up the hill to S.H.A.I.D.  Turn right onto Mulloch Rd. and the shelter is at the top of the hill on your left.

Shelter Hours: The shelter is open to the public  Tuesday to Friday from NOON to 3 PM. Saturdays, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Staff:

Our small, but devoted Staff, along with a small group of willing volunteers, keep the shelter running.  They are shelter manager Kelly Campbell and part-time workers Velma Ricketts, BW Wildsmith, Karen Campbell.

Board of Directors:

Claudie Le Cam, Lisa Rhuland, Daphney Tufts, Margie Bowes, Sally Ronalds,  John Ramsland, Crystal Berringer, Ann Spracklin, Colleen Baker and Julianne Jollymore.

Birgit Schmidt continues to hold the position of Honorary Board Member.

Membership:

In 2009, S.H.A.I.D. HAD approximately 160 members. It is easy to join or renew your membership. Just click here for access to our membership form for the current year.  Annual dues are $10 per person or you may make a one time Lifetime Member payment as per the instructions on the form. The cost depends on your age. S.H.A.I.D. Members are our lifeblood and help us to show that there are many likeminded people who support us in our mission of caring for and rehoming companion animals.