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Click Here for "Much Appreciated from the Pets:" December's Tip

Don’t Get Put on the Naughty List:
Keep Your Pet Safe over the Holidays

* Holiday plants can lead to health problems in pets. Keep holly, mistletoe, poinsettias and lilies out of reach.
* Snow globes often contain antifreeze, which is poisonous to animals.
* Do not let pets drink the holiday tree water. Some tree water can harbour bacteria.
* Pets, particularly cats, may attempt to eat tinsel which can block their intestines.
* Place holiday decorations and ornaments out of reach. These might look like toys to pets, and ingestion can
result in emergencies. Even ornaments made from dried food can cause problems. Remember, shards of broken
ornaments can injure paws and mouths.
* Holiday guests and other activity can be stressful to pets and trigger illness or intestinal upset. Allow your pet to have a safe and quiet place to escape to in your house.  Now is a good time to make sure they are wearing current I.D. in case they try to escape when guests come in and out.
* Discourage guests from feeding your pets human food. Many holiday foods, including fatty meats, gravies, poultry skin, bones, chocolate and alcohol, can cause illnesses from vomiting and diarrhea to serious pancreatitis and toxic reactions.

The Municipality of the County of Colchester would like to take this opportunity to thank all responsible pet owners for keeping their pets safe as well as the continuing cooperation and support throughout 2011 from Fundy Veterinarians, Truro Veterinary Hospital, Central Nova Animal Hospital, Truro Police Service, RCMP, and all the residents (There are too many to name) that have helped us along the way. Without you, all the happy endings could not have been possible.

Remember watch for the new 2012 County Dog tags available in the New Year. Registration prices are the same as last year, $12.00 for dogs and $50.00 for kennels.


These fees can be paid at the Tax Office in the Municipal Building (1 Church Street, Truro), The Animal Control Officer (897-3175), Central Nova Animal Hospital (Bible Hill), Fundy Veterinarians (Murray Siding & Shubenacadie), Truro Veterinarian Hospital (Truro), All My Pets (Salmon River), Kamp Canine (Upper Stewiacke), the SPCA (Truro), and The Waugh Zoo (Tatamagouche).


Registration Fees are due on or before January 10th, 2012. Register on or before this date and you will be entered in a draw for a prize.

 

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ByLaw Enforcement Officer

Here in Colchester County we have a Bylaw Enforcement Officer that is responsible for Animal Control who works in partnership with the Town of Truro. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer administers the County's Dog Control By-law, responds to public complaints and questions, and assists in stray livestock issues to make every pet the best 4-legged citizen they can be.

altaltThe By-law Enforcement Officer's office is located on the main floor of the County Courthouse, 1 Church Street, Truro.  Questions and complaints may be made in person or by calling 897-3175 during regular business hours (8:30am - 4:30pm), evenings or weekends.  In the case of night and/or weekend emergencies an answering service will take your call and contact the By-law Enforcement Officer.

 

Filing a Complaint

When filing a complaint please note you are required to provide your name, address, and phone number. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer will need you to include as much detail as possible, including the nature of the complaint; civic address of the dog owner (if known); and the date(s) and time(s) the alleged infraction(s) took place. All of this information is vital to the investigation of any complaint.

Animal Adoption Program

If you feel like you want to open your home to another pet, adoption is a benefit to both you and the pet you will bring home. Colchester's Animal Control Officer works with the volunteers at Animal Rescue Coalitions (ARC) to both foster and find homes for animals in need. If you feel you have the financial means, dedication, and love to adopt a pet please fill out the application found at www.animalrescuecoalitions.com and email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You'll be amazed how many lives adoption saves. Click Here to Read the Ten Commandments of a Pet.

 

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We now have pictures! View the pictures of dogs available for adoption.

 

Dog Licenses/ Tags:

Every dog in the Municipality of Colchester are privileged to have access to the most practical and fashionable accessory piece, Dog Tags. Licenses are good for one year, from January to December. Every dog should have a licence to help them be brought home sooner when they're lost or loose. Each tag is $12.00 and can be purchased from any of the following:

1. The By-law Enforcement Officer
2. The Tax Office in the County Courthouse
3. All My Pets
4. Central Nova Animal Hospital
5. Fundy Veterinarians (both Murray Siding and Shubenacadie locations)
6. Truro Veterinary Hospital
7. The SPCA
8. The Waugh's Zoo
9. Kamp Canine

If your dog is found without a tag they'll be staying at our Kennel, nicknamed "The Hilton", until everyone can be reunited.

 

Lost Dogs:

If your dog is lost there are several places you can contact to help. Post your dog on the lost and found section on the radio, speak to neighbours, call the Animal Control Offier, and contact the Nova Scotia Lost Dog Network. All of these people will do what they can in assisting you to find your dog.

 

Who to Contact: Animal Abuse and Neglect

Any Farm Animal (Horses, Cattle, etc.):

If you suspect that livestock are being mistreated please contact the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture at:   (902) 896-2299

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Small Domestic Animals (Cats, Dogs, etc.): 

If you suspect that domestic animals are being mistreated please contact the Provincial SPCA at:
1-888-703-7722

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