Island Emergencies
Responding to emergencies on a small island is different than a mainland city due to limitations in services and limitations in operating hours. But Gabriolans are a dedicated bunch, and the island is full of community members who step up to help their neighbours, and strangers, when needed. But preparing what and how you can in advance is always best!
Veterinarians
Twin Cedars Veterinary Services
885 Buttercup Road, Gabriola 250-247-9185 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-12noon and 1pm - 5pm After Hours Emergencies: 250-247-9185 (call the clinic number, the answering machine will give full details as to whether they're available and alternatives if they're not). No website Approx 3 kms south of village, off North Road Map | Get Directions |
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Central Island Emergency Veterinary Hospital
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo
250-933-0913 *if emergency, call ahead if possible
Toll-Free: 877-773-7079
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: www.civeh.com
Approx 12 kms/18 minutes north of Gabriola Ferry-Nanaimo Terminal, behind Pomme Natural Market, and across from Home Depot
Map | Directions from Gabriola Ferry - Nanaimo Terminal
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo
250-933-0913 *if emergency, call ahead if possible
Toll-Free: 877-773-7079
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: www.civeh.com
Approx 12 kms/18 minutes north of Gabriola Ferry-Nanaimo Terminal, behind Pomme Natural Market, and across from Home Depot
Map | Directions from Gabriola Ferry - Nanaimo Terminal
Lost & Found Dogs
Gabriola PetFind
Contact: Donna Thorvaldson
250-247-8654 24/7
petfind@shaw.ca
No website | Facebook Page
Contact: Donna Thorvaldson
250-247-8654 24/7
petfind@shaw.ca
No website | Facebook Page
Animal Control | Shelter
Contact: Coastal Animal Services (contracted for Gabriola/shelter in Duncan)
Non-emergency: 888-754-1397 Local: 250-748-3395
www.coastalanimalservices.com
Contact: Coastal Animal Services (contracted for Gabriola/shelter in Duncan)
Non-emergency: 888-754-1397 Local: 250-748-3395
www.coastalanimalservices.com
Pet and Livestock Services (PALS) Gabriola Emergency Social Services
Animal Control
Coastal Animal Services (contracted for RDN/Gabriola)
Shelter: 2202 Herd Road, Duncan, B.C.
Emergency: 1-250-667-3004
Non-emergency: 888-754-1397
Local: 250-748-3395
What's an emergency? According to the website: "An injured or aggressive animal, or animals that threaten public safety."
www.coastalanimalservices.com
Shelter: 2202 Herd Road, Duncan, B.C.
Emergency: 1-250-667-3004
Non-emergency: 888-754-1397
Local: 250-748-3395
What's an emergency? According to the website: "An injured or aggressive animal, or animals that threaten public safety."
www.coastalanimalservices.com
Police
Gabriola RCMP Detachment
525 South Road, Gabriola
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 250-247-8333
What's an emergency? ... more info to come about when/if to call police regarding animal emergencies
www.rcmp.gc.ca/detach/en/d/162
525 South Road, Gabriola
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 250-247-8333
What's an emergency? ... more info to come about when/if to call police regarding animal emergencies
www.rcmp.gc.ca/detach/en/d/162
Have questions? Feel free to email dogsongabriola@gmail.com