Kindred Critters

06/16/2026

We’re so excited to bring so many of our critters out for a public event at the end of this month!

This event is by donation! All proceeds go towards the care of our critters!

Come out to say hello, and learn about these amazing creatures!

*This event will still take place even if there’s rain! We’ll move inside the Sanctuary Arts Centre! Keep an eye out on our social media pages for updates on the day!

Kindred Critters - An Afternoon of Animals 🐾
📅 June 28 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On the front lawn! (Inside if there's rain!)

With Kindred Critters you get the chance to get up close and interact with a variety of animals and learn all about them! This event is taking place on the same day as the Dartmouth Open Street Sunday! Pop by our way on your way to the festivities!

They'll be set up our front lawn from 12-4! There will be short educational presentations every half-hour beginning at 12:30.

🎟️ Entry to see the animals is by donation, all proceeds go towards the care of the Kindred Critters!

📍 The Sanctuary Arts Centre , 100 Ochterloney St, Downtown Dartmouth

06/01/2026

We're excited to announce that we'll be holding a public event at the end of this month at The Sanctuary Arts Centre! 🐾💜

We're bringing An Afternoon of Animals back once again, but this time it's a little different;

We'll be set up ALL afternoon long on the front lawn at the Sanctuary! You can pop by to pay a variety of critters a visit at any time between 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM on June 28th!

Every half-hour, beginning at 12:30, there will be short presentations where you can learn even more about these fascinating creatures, and get even closer!

Stop by to get up close and personal with some of our avian, mammalian, reptilian, and amphibian friends! 🦜🐌🐢🐇🐍🐸

This event is for ALL ages, and is by donation!
ALL proceeds go directly towards the care of our critters! 💜

🌦 If weather doesn't allow for us to be outside, we will be inside The Sanctuary, through the main doors! You can check our social media pages for any updates on the day! 🌦

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This event is taking place on the same day as Downtown Dartmouth's Open Street Sunday! If you're heading out to have some fun on Portland Street that afternoon, pop by to see us as we'll be just 2 blocks up, at Ochterloney Street and Victoria Road!

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03/24/2026

Meet the Kindred Critters!

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It's time to properly introduce this lovely little lady. This is Matilda, the Leopard Tortoise!

She joined our family in December 2025, she's almost 2 years old, and has a LOT of growing to do!

In Nova Scotia you must have a permit to keep turtles and tortoises as pets. This is due to the invasive nature of turtle species such as Red Eared Sliders, and the specialized care requirements and long life spans of exotic tortoise species.

We obtained a permit from the Government of Nova Scotia to keep Matilda. We took her in after her original owners moved to Nova Scotia and were looking to rehome their tortoises. They had contacted the Museum of Natural History to see if they could take them in, but they're at tortoise capacity with Gus! But it was thanks to that inquiry that we learned about the tortoises in need!

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Leopard Tortoises get their name from the markings on their shell which resemble a leopard's spots. They are considered the 4th largest tortoise species in the world (which is why we say Matilda has a lot of growing left to do!), they can live 80-100 years, and get to be 12-24 inches in length! They come from Africa and require a high temperature in their enclosure, and a lot of space to roam!

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If you want to meet Matilda be sure to request her when booking a visit from Kindred Critters!

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02/17/2026

This lovely lady hasn’t had her official “meet the kindred critters” photoshoot yet, but we meant to share some photos of her to our feed in the meantime!

This is the beautiful Versace, a Red Tailed Boa Constrictor!

She’s close to 6 ft long! She can attend your party or event as a special party add-on!

If you’d like to meet her send us a message today!

12/28/2025

Merry Christmas, from our newest addition; Matilda the Leopard Tortoise!
Our December was a busy one, and Christmas certainly came early because we welcomed 2 new critters to the family!
Versace the Boa Contrictor, and little Matilda were both in need of new homes just in time for the Holidays. We were more than happy to welcome them home with us!

From our Kindred family to yours, we hope your holidays were full of fun, and we wish you a Happy New Year!

If you’d like to meet Matilda in the new year send us a message to book a visit! 🎄🐢

12/18/2025

Do you have an animal lover in your life? Not sure what to get them for the holidays?
Why not give the gift of a visit from Kindred Critters!

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We have gift cards available for online purchase in any amount!

You could choose to pre-pay the booking deposit fee of $62.50, half of a booking fee, the FULL booking fee of $250!, or ANY amount in between!

The recipient of the gift card can contact us at any time to book their visit with our critters for whatever event they would like! A birthday party, holiday party, wedding, or just because!

A gift card from Kindred Critters can make for a wonderful group gift for nieces or nephews, or a stocking stuffer for a loved one who loves critters!

Visit the following link to purchase your eGift Card now!
https://app.squareup.com/gift/ML40RQ7AQZRA1/order

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12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday!
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If you are feeling in the giving mood today, or any day, you can donate to Kindred Critters using the following link:
https://square.link/u/HbqWGdg6

ALL of our profits go directly towards caring for our critters.

Any donations we receive around this time of year will be used to buy some extra special holiday treats and other festive goodies for our various animals!

You can donate any amount you'd like, we appreciate any and all support we receive!

And! If you have a specific animal you'd like your donation to provide a treat to, send us a message and we will be sure to send you a video of that critter enjoying their treat!

Thank you all for your support!
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