Peterborough Humane Society

11/04/2024

Join us November 16 at Lansdowne Place 🎅🐾

Join us on Saturday, November 16th, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, for the annual Santa's Breakfast filled with pancakes, entertainment, face painting and of course, the big man in red.

Tickets are $10 each, with 100% of the proceeds going to support Peterborough Humane Society. Tickets available for purchase at Guest Services, starting Tuesday at 10 am. While supplies last. For more information, visit us at lansdowneplace.com.

11/04/2024

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week 2024 🐶🐱
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week of November in recognition of the shelters that provide care to animals across the world.

Peterborough Humane Society is an open admission, For Life, organization; and the largest shelter in Peterborough County. All animals in our care receive veterinary care, vaccinations, are microchipped, and are spayed/neutered prior to being adopted.

This National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week we would like to recognize the incredible staff, volunteers, supporters and donors that make this vital work possible. Together, we can all better animal wellness. Remember adopt, don't shop.💛

Special thanks to Showbile Media for putting together this incredible video for PHS, it is truly a great showcase of our staff and animals.

11/01/2024

PAWesome Kids Camp - PA Day 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼
Last week we had our first PAWesome Kids PA Day Camp for the new school year - and what a blast we had! The children enjoyed an array of fun activities from demonstrations from our Animal Services Officer, a visit from Pixie the Police Facility Dog, themed arts and crafts and animal visits! Campers were even treated to pizza lunch courtesy of Papa's Pizzaland Peterborough!

This is the first of many exciting PA Day camps this year - if you're interested in registering your animal lover for our next Camp email [email protected] to join our list.

Peterborough Police Service

11/01/2024

Buy your pet a holiday bandana and give back to animals in need! ❤️

11/01/2024

Adopt A Senior Pet Month 🤍
Adopt A Senior Pet Month is celebrated every November, reminding people of older cats and dogs that are in shelters, waiting to be adopted. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider opening your heart to a senior animal. Puppies and kittens are cute, but adopting a senior animal can be a life-changing experience for you and that pet.

To celebrate this month, we have adjusted our Senior Animal Adoption Fees to include those 6 years of age and up! Senior cats for $125 and dogs $225.

For more information on these and other great animals available for adoption, visit our website https://peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/adopt/adoptable-animals/

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃
Our staff, volunteers and furry friends would like to wish you a spook-tacular Halloween!

These cuties dressed up in hopes of putting a spell on you! Maybe a unicorn, shark or vampire bewitches you? No tricks here, only sweethearts looking for treats in a furever home!

Interested in adopting these ghouls and goblins? Visit our website for more details! www.peterboroughhumanesociety.ca 👻

10/30/2024

Peterborough's Pure Country Pet of the Week is Retro! 🐱

It's time for the Pure Country Pet of the Week with the Peterborough Humane Society

Brought to you by Peterborough Mitsubishi & Starfra Feed Service

Meet Retro!

This friendly guy is on the lookout for his new best friend! Retro is ready to find a loving home where he can shine. Retro is a talkative fella who loves to engage and will often meow politely to ask for some attention. He quickly warms up to everyone he meets, though he might take a moment to assess new friends before becoming his cuddly self.

Retro is eager to find his forever home - could you be the one he's been waiting for?
Think Retro is the right fit for you? Visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca for more details!

10/30/2024

Croissant is the Peterborough's Move Pet of the Week! 🐈‍⬛

It's time for the Move Pet of the Week with the Peterborough Humane Society

Brought to you by Peterborough Mitsubishi

Meet Croissant!

Croissant is a delightful 7-year-old female cat looking for her forever home. This lovely lady may take a little time to warm up, but once she trusts you, her loving side shines through! Croissant thrives in a calm environment where she can feel safe and secure. Croissant would do best with someone patient and gentle, willing to help her build confidence at her own pace.

If you're looking for a companion who will reward your kindness with love and loyalty, Croissant is the perfect match.

Think Croissant is the right fit for you? Visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca for more details!

10/30/2024

Built for the Community, By the Community 🏠

Check out this great reel, the first of many incredible videos put together generously by Showbile Media. We can't wait to share more of these great pieces over the coming weeks!

This reel highlights fundraising and the importance of our community. Every monetary donation, hour spent volunteering, and towel donated truly means the world to PHS.

If you're interested in donating, volunteering, fostering or learning more about the work we do here at PHS, visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca

10/28/2024

Halloween Photoshoot 🎃
Check out some of the amazing shots captured by Peter Hanmore Photography at our Halloween Photoshoot at Ren's Pets Peterborough!
These cuties dressed up and got into the spooky spirit - all in support of PHS!
Huge thank you to Peter, Ren's staff, PHS volunteers and all those who came out to support this fundraiser. We can't wait for the next photoshoot! 📸

10/27/2024

National Black Cat Day 2024 🐈‍⬛
National Black Cat Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the adoption of black cats. This day aims to dispel myths and superstitions surrounding black cats and highlight the beauty and uniqueness of these feline companions.

Today we encourage everyone to show their black cats some extra love, and share your cuties with us! Interested in adopting a black cat of your own? London is one looking for her furever home!
Visit our website for more information peterboroughhumanesociety.ca

10/25/2024

FIV in Cats 🐱
Turbo is one of our amazing cats available for adoption, who happens to be FIV positive. Jessica T, Animal Enrichment & Behaviour Coordinator at PHS breaks down some of the misconceptions around FIV.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is an autoimmune disorder, it reduces the ability of the cat's immune system to respond to other infections.

❌Cats with FIV have shorter life spans.
Cats with FIV can live just as long as non-infected cats as long as they are well-cared for. It’s important to keep FIV cats indoors to avoid viruses, bacteria or other diseases found outside.

❌FIV positive cats can't live with other cats.
The primary mode of transmission for FIV is through bite wounds from an infected cat. Households where all cats are fixed, remain indoors, and live peacefully pose little risk of FIV transmission.

❌FIV can be transmitted to humans.
No. FIV is specific to cats. Only cats can get FIV from other infected cats.

✔FIV positive cats are deserving of loving homes!
Just like any other cat, FIV positive cats make great companions and would love a furever home to call their own.

If you're interested in Turbo or any of our other furry friends, please visit our website peterboroughhumanesociety.ca or in shelter at 1999 Technology Drive, Peterborough.

10/23/2024

Drag Bingo 🎰
Mark your calendars for November 16, 2024, because Delta Peterborough proudly presents Drag Bingo!

Prepare to be dazzled as Madge Enthat and Divalicious grace the stage with their captivating performances, promising an evening filled with humour and excitement.

DYK: Delta Bingo & Gaming in Peterborough is partnered with 52 local charities. Since 2005, over $17 million has been raised for charitable partners through the Charitable Gaming program. When you play at Delta, local charities WIN!

More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/delta-peterborough-drag-bingo-tickets-1016546246187?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

10/23/2024

Peterborough's Pure Country Pet of the Week is Jennipurrr! 🐈

It's time for the Pure Country Pet of the Week with the Peterborough Humane Society

Brought to you by Peterborough Mitsubishi & Starfra Feed Service

Meet Jennipurrr!

Jen is an incredibly sweet cat who is looking for her purrrfect home. At 3 years old, she's a lovely girl who we think would do wonderfully in any home. Jen is definitely a bit of a love bug, and gives the sweetest little headbutts of affection. She has a cleft lip with a couple of missing teeth, which does not hinder her at all - but definitely adds to her charm!

If you're looking for a sweet, quirky girl to welcome to your home, Jen is your girl!!

Think Jennipurrr is the right fit for you? Visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca for more details!

10/23/2024

Barnie is the Peterborough's Move Pet of the Week! 🐱

It's time for the Move Pet of the Week with the Peterborough Humane Society

Brought to you by Peterborough Mitsubishi

Meet Barnie!

This handsome young guy is ready to find a nice quiet home that can provide all the petting and cuddling he needs. A social butterfly, every person Barnie meets is his new best friend.

We don't know if Barnie would like living with other pets, as he does like getting all the attention for himself, but he could potentially appreciate a furry friend if they are introduced slowly. He's looking for a home that can help him take it slow while he gets comfortable in a new environment.

Think Barnie is the right fit for you? Visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca for more details!

10/23/2024

There are a few spots left for this Friday’s PA Day Camp! Email [email protected] to secure your animal lovers spot today! 🐾

P.A. DAY: PAWesome Kids Camp 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼
Do you have a child between the ages of 7-10 that would be interested in learning about Humane Education? We are excited to announce our PAWesome Kids P.A. Day Camp is back at PHS!

The session will run on Friday, October 25 from 9am - 4pm. There are limited spots available, now is the time to register your PAWesome pet lover!
We are now accepting applications for this programming.

Please contact Jess Conlin, Program & Events Coordinator to secure your spot today!
[email protected]

10/22/2024

National Adoption Week at PetSmart 🐰
We will have some hoppy friends at PetSmart Peterborough on October 23 from 9am-5pm. Keanu Reeves, Mr. Bunny and Pipsqueak would love for you to take them home.

Adopt a new friend this National Adoption Week! $100 (cash only) for a neutered, vaccinated and loving bunny. We hope to see you at 898 Monaghan Rd Peterborough.

10/21/2024

We're Hiring! 🐕
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!
We are hiring a Veterinary Assistant to work with us in Shelter at the Peterborough Animal Care Centre.

The Veterinary Assistant will work within a strong animal care team and be responsible for providing daily animal care and husbandry, enrichment and socialization of animals, while ensuring infection control and biosecurity. You will assist in intakes and examinations, ensuring a safe environment for both animals and humans. The successful candidate must be able to work weekends/evenings, and be readily available on short notice, if required.

Join our team of animal lovers!

Visit https://peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/about-us/career-opportunities/ for more details.

Also, Abigail is looking for her furever home - spread the word!

10/18/2024

🎃Halloween Photoshoot & Adoption Event👻
This Saturday we will be at Ren's Pets Peterborough for two exciting events: Kitten Adoption Event & Halloween Photoshoot!

Our Adoptions team will be there to help find our kitty cats their furever homes. Please note adoption fees will be cash only (kittens $200), plus licencing for City of Peterborough residents ($25).

Peter Hanmore Photography will be hosting a Halloween Photoshoot for your furry friends. $20 for two digital photos and all proceeds will be going to the Peterborough Humane Society! Capture your pets in the spooky season spirit and give back to animals in need. Limited spots available, get into REN’S to book now!

10/18/2024

🎉🎉🎉

The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) has wrapped up its’ Fall 2024 PHS 50/50 Lottery with an all-time high record of $43,905!

Melissa of Peterborough was announced as the 505/50 winner and claimed the $21,950 grand prize.

The PHS 50/50 Lottery featured an additional raffle draw, the Marlin Travel ‘Ruff’le, for a $5,000 gift certificate for use at Marlin Travel Peterborough won by Elaine Mason.

The PHS 50/50 Lottery & Marlin Travel ‘Ruff’le ran from Sept. 14 to Oct. 15 raising $36,312 for needy animals at Peterborough Humane Society. Tickets

“Once again Peterborough and the Kawarthas have answered the call to help animals at Peterborough Humane Society; we are humbled by their kindness,” said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “We are so grateful to everyone who bought tickets, the small businesses that promoted the lottery and to the community who helped spread the word. Everyone had a hand in making this a great success.”

10/17/2024

Thanks to all who participated and shared! Congratulations to our winners! 🎉

The Peterborough Humane Society has wrapped up its Fall 2024 PHS 50/50 Lottery, setting a new fundraising record. Peterborough Humane Society

10/17/2024

🥁 AND THE WINNER IS… 🥁
PHS wrapped up the PHS 50/50 Lottery & Marlin Travel 'Ruff'le on October 15th hitting a new all-time high! The second edition of the PHS 50/50 Lottery reached a record $43,905! Raising $36,312 for animals in need at PHS!

Congratulations to Melissa of Peterborough! The winner of our Fall 2024 PHS 50/50 Lottery is taking home the $21,950 jackpot! Melissa is an adopter and supporter; she was thrilled to be our winner!

The winner of the Marlin Travel 'Ruff'le for a $5,000 gift certificate to Marlin Travel Peterborough is Elaine Mason of Peterborough. Elaine, also a supporter and adopter, hopes to use the certificate to travel to the British Isles and Ireland - her first trip in nearly 20 years!

Thanks to everyone who participated in this fun and exciting way to help local animal wellness - we are blown away by the continued success of this initiative. Plans are already underway for the third presentation of the PHS 50/50 Lottery.

Marlin Travel Peterborough

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce

10/16/2024

Get over to Rens Pets Peterborough today to book your Halloween Photoshoot for this Saturday! 👻 We will also be hosting an adoption event for those looking for a furry friend!

10/16/2024

Peterborough's Pure Country Pet of the Week is Fitzy! 🐱

It's time for the Pure Country Pet of the Week with the Peterborough Humane Society

Brought to you by Peterborough Mitsubishi & Starfra Feed Service

Meet Fitzy!

Fitzy can be a bit nervous at first, but once he warms up to you, he's a real sweetheart. He loves treats, which can be a great way to gain his trust. His big cheeks give him a unique and endearing look.

Fitzy would thrive in a calm, patient home where he can take his time to adjust and feel secure. He will make a loving companion to someone who understands his initial shyness. He is a young cat just looking to grow in his furever home!

Think Fitzy is the right fit for you? Visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca for more details!

10/16/2024

Hummus is the Peterborough's Move Pet of the Week! 🐈

It's time for the Move Pet of the Week with the Peterborough Humane Society

Brought to you by Peterborough Mitsubishi

Meet Hummus!

Introducing Hummus! He's a gentle middle-aged tabby looking for his forever home. He's a quieter, shyer kind of guy, but is very friendly once he gets to know you. We're not sure how he feels about other animals, and he does seem to prefer a quieter home, so he'd likely prefer not to be around young kids too much.

He is treat motivated and is even learning clicker training – such a smart guy! If you're interested in a sweet, quiet adult cat, Hummus is your boy!

Think Hummus is the right fit for you? Visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca for more details!