The Nova Scotia SPCA says its Cape Breton Shelter is in the process of clearing out over concerns its roof could collapse under the weight of the heavy snow that fell during the days-long snowstorm.

"Ceilings and beams are starting to bow underneath the weight," the Nova Scotia SCPA said in a news release on Wednesday.

The shelter, located on East Broadway in Sydney, currently has 45 animals include 19 dogs (a mix of adults and puppies), 25 cats and one rabbit. All animals have been removed "from…