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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 ​
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​

Lost & Found Dogs


Gabriola PetFind
Contact:  Donna Thorvaldson
​250-247-8654    24/7
petfind@shaw.ca
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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
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​Pet and Livestock Services (PALS)  ​Gabriola Emergency Social Services 


Coordinator: 
Phone: 
​Email:  
​​Website: ​ www.essgabriola.com/pals.php

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

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
Have questions? Feel free to email dogsongabriola@gmail.com

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