A Nova Scotia animal shelter is raising awareness for pets in need this holiday season.

Bide Awhile in Dartmouth, N.S., opened its doors on Giving Tuesday to help foster connections and to highlight the impact of the community’s support.

The non-profit offered a special cat cuddle session to the community at no cost, marking the first time the shelter held an in-person event for Giving Tuesday.

“They’re giving back to us, we’re giving back to them,” says communications and marketing co-ordinator Sam Cole. “So we opened the doors at 1:00, not knowing what to expect, and there was already a lineup of people ready to come cuddle these kittens.”

It’s part of a six-day campaign aiming to raise $25,000 to help support the non-profit, which cares for animals in need as they wait for their for

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