Tiny Paws Nova Scotia
455 MacLean Street B2H 4N6 New Glasgow, NS, Canada

Happy New Years everyone!

I can not take credit for this adoption but I needed to share it in success stories since it had such a happy ending! Jynx’s old owner was able to find him a great home where they will still get to visit him! This was such a win win situation and I am so happy for Jynx!

Great news! Jynx is going to a great home where his old owners still get to see him. This is such a win win situation! I’m so happy for Jynx!

ADOPTED - Great news! Jynx is going to a great home where his old owners still get to see him. This is such a win win situation! I’m so happy for Jynx! Everyone meet Jynx! Jynx is going to be available in about a week. He is a 4 year old Holland Lop. He is used to dogs and cats and has been very well socialized! He’d make an amazing free roam bunny. ... He is a little love bug and he’s so beautiful! Picture just don’t do this guy justice! If you are interested in Jynx send me a message and I’ll send you the application form to fill out.

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you know that I am keeping a close eye on Covid and if it gets worst around here I will be closing Nail Trimming until it’s better. If you’d like to get your Rabbit, Guinea Pig, or indoor cats nails trimmed before things flare up please let me know! $15 and I come to you (travel fees may apply depending on distance). It is only $5 more per extra animal!

These two guys came in last week. They are brothers but do not get along. Mike and I adopted Grey and I didn’t even bother putting Devo up for adoption knowing that my friend Lena would fall in love with him the moment she met him and I was right! It was love at first sight.

Here are some great easy and cheap toys you can make your bunny!

Need your bunny or guinea pigs nails trimmed? Send me a message to set up an appointment! Only $15 and I come to you (travel distance may apply). I will also trim cats and kittens nails but only if they are indoor kitties.

Another tip/fact from Best4bunny.

Amazing advice from a fellow bunny lover who adopted her first bun from me! The more you learn, the better you can be at caring for your exotic pets. And yes, b...unnies are considered exotic pets! Thank you Victoria! Glad to see that Dipsy (right) is doing so well in your loving care (Snake info is useful too! I love our reptilian friends as much the buns ) "Let's talk husbandry. There are soooo many myths out there regarding animal care and what qualifies as acceptable in terms of the husbandry we provide for our animals. I wanna talk about a couple that I've learned about in my adventures owning exotic pets. Both rabbits and ball pythons are incredibly numerous at pet stores and online marketplaces unfortunately. It's easy to find a "breeder" for each of these species, but there are so many unwanted animals out there that need homes because of irresponsible practices. So many unwanted easter bunnies adopted from Kijiji breeders and needing to be rehomed after the holidays, or abandoned to fend for themselves. So many unwanted ball pythons, excess from breeding to produce specific morphs, or breeding for fun. I always advocate rescuing an animal when you can, over buying from a pet store or a breeder. RABBITS: #1 is space. Not a single one of those bunny cages sold at a pet store are an appropriate size for a rabbit to live in. They need so much more room - at the minimum a 4'x4' exercise pen. They need space to run and jump and just be a bun, that's hard to do in a tiny little cage. #2 is diet. Carrots are popular imagery, but they are not very nutritious and can in fact cause a lot of health issues. They should be given in very small amounts and only as a treat. Pellets are not a good diet either - they can make up PART of a well rounded diet, but should never be the only thing a bunny gets. At the bare minimum, buns need unlimited HAY. So much hay. Rabbit diets are complex and can be very dependant on individual buns and their preferences and sensitivities so it's important to do so much research. There are, of course, a lot more, but these are a couple of the big ones in my opinion. Most buns don't like being picked up. Your pet rabbits should have regular vet visits. You should make sure your buns are fixed. Rabbits can be litter trained. The House Rabbit Society has a ton of good info and lots of resources on all these things and more, found on their website rabbit.org SNAKES: #1 Lighting and heat are huge. It is believed for many reptiles, not just ball pythons, that since they are not diurnal, they don't benefit from overhead heat, light, or UV. This is simply not true. Many of these animals have been observed in the wild cryptically basking (exposing part of their bodies to UV and heat from the sun while remaining mostly hidden) during the day. While under tank heat mats can be "fine", it is more natural and better to offer overhead heat and UV. The scientific explanation for this involves different types of infrared and which ones are more useable by the body (heat mats provide the least absorbed form of heat). Super interesting stuff, but far more complex than I plan to get into here. #2 Space and enrichment. Oh man. So many people all over the internet argue that because ball pythons have been found in small cramped termite mounds they are happiest in a dark, barren enclosures and rack systems without enough space to even stretch their body. This is simply not true. Research on their natural environment and how they behave in the wild proves so many myths false, but people like to cling to these beliefs because it's cheaper to house snakes in a small dark box with a heat mat, especially if you have a reptile collection. A lot of reptiles are victims of small enclosure standards, but they really do need more than just a little glass tank. Advancing Herpetological Husbandry, Not Just a Pet Rock (Python regius), and Reptile Lighting have been amazing resources. They have scientifically backed husbandry guides with research that demonstrates why their recommendations are better. Experts in herpetology are in each group and the members super welcoming and non judgemental. The files in all these groups are a wealth of knowledge. It is so important to challenge standards of animal care and do what we can to improve the lives of the creatures we're responsible for. I love all of my pets, and learning about how I can best care for them and changing my practices as I've learned has been important to me. It's okay to make mistakes, as long as we learn from them and are willing to make changes over time. I will always strive to do better for my animals."

Hey guys! I wanted to remind everyone that I do offer nail trimming for rabbits and guinea pigs (as well as indoor only cats/kittens).

Winston, Oswald and Shirley have arrived at Tiny Paws! Winston will be available right away but the other two will be staying with us for a week or two so they can gain a little weight. They are Californian/New Zealand mixes and will be a large size rabbit (NOT giant). Winston is 5 months old and the other two are 3 months old. I will be adding Winstons photos now and will update everyone when Oswald and Shirley are available! ... If you are interested please message me and I will send you the application form.

These 3 come tomorrow! I will post some more photos after I get them :)

These three beauties will be joining us on Saturday! They are Cali/New Zealand mixes and will be about 7lbs when full grown. Oswald (3 months) and Winston (5 ...months) will be going together as a bonded pair. Shirley is 3 months old as well. If you are interested in any of these 3 please send me a message and I’ll send you the application form. -Melissa