Recent News Articles
Karma’s Story
This giving season, consider helping save the lives of animals in our community! Meet Karma! Do you believe in Holiday miracles? At PHS we get the opportunity to see them on a daily basis. One amazing story started around this time last year when a sweet 6-year-old...
Giving Tuesday – Phineas & Ferb’s Story
This Giving Tuesday, help animals in need! Making a donation to the Peterborough Humane Society today, on Giving Tuesday, you will help match thousands of animals with loving families in need of the unconditional love that animals bring to our lives. To be clear, we...
Peterborough Humane Society Receives $100,000 Grant From PetSmart Charities® To Improve Accessible Veterinary Care
PETERBOROUGH HUMANE SOCIETY RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE November 18, 2024— PETERBOROUGH, ON – In recent years, the cost of living has risen sharply, causing many pet owners to struggle financially when it...
Exciting News from PHS!
We are thrilled to announce the addition of a brand-new role within our team—a Social Services Coordinator. Please join us in welcoming Sara McKenzie, who began her journey with us on November 4th, 2024, as PHS’s very first Social Services Coordinator! The...
A Foster Story – Keri Ferguson
"Have you ever thought about fostering? I did, for years. My main obstacle was finding the time but once I finally decided to make the commitment, I made it work and I can truly say I loved every single minute of the experience. Two teeny, tiny kittens, just a few...
Peterborough Humane Society Officially Opens Off-Leash Dog Park
PETERBOROUGH, ON (September 6, 2024) – Announcement The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) celebrated the official opening of the Peterborough Animal Care Centre (PACC) Off-Leash Dog Park. The Off-Leash Dog Park provides a safe and fun space for the community and furry...
Ginny’s Story
"Ginny had a tough few weeks. Maybe longer. The truth is, like many animals that show up at our door, we aren’t entirely sure about their lives before arriving at Peterborough Humane Society. But what we do know is hard to accept. Ginny was found in a ditch. Was she...
2023 Annual Report
We are pleased to share the first edition of the Peterborough Humane Society’s (PHS) Annual Report for the 2023 year. This report shows the impact PHS has had in our community and the thousands of animals who come through our doors. Reflecting on the effect our...
Costco Kittens Story
Meet the ‘Costco Kittens’! This past June, on one of the hottest days of the summer, a litter of very young kittens was discovered dumped in an old oil bucket in the Peterborough Costco parking lot. Thankfully these tiny creatures were brought to the Peterborough...
Giving Tuesday – Twyla’s Story
PETERBOROUGH, ON (November 28, 2022) Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that takes place each year after Black Friday. It is a day devoted to giving back, helping those in need and working towards a brighter future. By making a donation to the Peterborough...