Who We Are

HRM Animal Services responds to animal related public safety and nuisance issues. Enforcement and public education services are performed by HRM Animal Services staff. Sheltering services for lost and impounded pets are provided through a contractual arrangement.

What We Do

HRM Animal Services strives to foster a safe environment where people and pets can live in harmony by:

• Enforcing Animal Related Legislation
  • HRM By-Law A-300 Respecting Animals and Responsible Pet Ownership
    • Dogs
    • Other Animals
    • Prohibited Animals
  • HRM By-Law N-300 Respecting Nuisances Part 3 - Cats
    • Cats
• Reuniting Lost Pets With Their Families

• Enhancing Public Awareness and Education

How Do I...?

• License My Pet
• Find My Lost Pet
• Register a Complaint
• Report a Stray Dog
• Retrieve My Pet From Animal Services

Contact Animal Services

• by phone at 490-4000 or 1-800-835-6428 (Toll free in Nova Scotia Only)

• by email at HRM Contact Us

• by fax at 490-6142

• by mail at:

  HRM Animal Services

  P.O. Box 1749

  Halifax, NS B3J 3A5