Wildlife and Furry Friends

Nova Scotia, including Pictou County, is home to a wide variety of wildlife and species. While we enjoy the natural wonders and the wildlife, animals in the wild can sometimes be a nuisance, or a safety concern, especially when encroaching in more urban settings and around homes.

You need to be especially cautious of deer, raccoons and other small animals that are known to dart out in front of vehicles. You may notice deer crossing signs in areas where deer are known to be. If you’re exploring the outdoors, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the wildlife, plants, and safe hiking procedures.

NOVA SCOTIA DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND FORESTRY

The Department of Lands and Forestry has broad responsibilities relative to the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province’s Crown land. You can learn more about our wildlife, biodiversity, ecosystems and habitats, the law, permits and regulations (i.e., for hunting) and more at novascotia.ca/natr.

PHOTO: HEIDI SINCLAIR

To report wildlife concerns, call 1-800-565-2224

OUT FOR A STROLL WITH YOUR PUP? Please ensure that you’re respecting the leash policies and picking up after your pet

PHOTO: JOEL COCK YOUR FURRY FRIENDS

For many people, pets are a part of their family, and finding a caring veterinary clinic can be an important part of settling into a new community. Animal lovers fear not: we have a variety of wonderful clinics with caring staff, ready to help you with all of your furry, feathered or-cold-blooded friends’ needs.

ANIMAL HOSPITALS AND VETERINARY CLINICS

• Abercrombie Animal Hospital 902-928-2877 807 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow • East River Animal Hospital 200 Terra Cotta Dr., New Glasgow • New Glasgow Veterinary Clinic 319 Stellarton Rd., New Glasgow • Pictou Veterinary Clinic 206 High St., Pictou

902-752-6655

902-752-4277

902-485-2000

RESCUE, PET ADOPTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE/ADVOCACY

• Nova Scotia SPCA, Pictou Shelter 902-396-3595 3504 Granton Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow pictou@spcans.ca • CARMA Cat Rescue Maritimes

Pictou County Chapter carma.pictou@gmail.com

782-233-2287

• EarthARC Animal Respite Centre 902-301-5410 644 Heron Rd., Four Mile Brook, Scotsburn