Wildlife concerns
PHS is not a wildlife rescue or rehabilitation centre, and we are not able to assist with these animals. Please visit Ontario Wildlife Rescue to find a licensed organization that can help.
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Our Social Services Coordinator is leading a needs assessment to help us better understand our community’s needs. Your voice matters in shaping what’s next!
The PHS Blog
Money raised for Grace helps save the life of a puppy
PETERBOROUGH – In December, when the Peterborough Humane Society asked the community for their support to help raise funds to pay for Grace’s surgery, the 8 month old Chinese Shar Pei, we were overwhelmed by their support. Approximately $10,000 was raised, more than...
Grace’s Story: 8 month old Shar Pei needs $1,000 surgery
In October, Grace, an 8 month old Chinese Shar Pei mix, was brought into the Peterborough Humane Society as a stray from Selwyn Township. When she arrived she was in good spirits despite having a serious skin condition which caused her to lose her fur and develop...
Peterborough named top-10 dog-friendly city in Canada
Canadian Dogs Annual magazine places Peterborough in the top 10 of its annual listing of pet-friendly communities. Click here to read the full story at Peterborough This Week. For the complete list of top 50 cities in Canada from Canadian Dogs Annual click here.
Blankets and Comforters Needed at PHS
Peterborough Humane Society is in need of blankets and comforters (please no sheets) which make cozy sleeping beds for the dogs. They can be dropped off at 385 Lansdowne St. E. Monday - Saturday 8am - 4:30pm. Thank you very much in advance.
Open House and Annual Licensing Launch – Badu’s Journey Home
PETERBOROUGH - One of the first things Sarah Reurekas and Scott Bolton did when they adopted their dog, Badu, was get him licensed. “We did a lot of research before we rescued Badu,” said Sarah, a registered massage therapist. “Scott and I scoured the web to get...
Pets of the Week: Janna and Jamie
Pets of the Week: Janna and Jamie. These two wonderful doggies came into PHS together. Janna is a Bichon Frise /Poodle Min. Mix, 9 years old and Jamie a Maltese / Poodle Min. Mix 10 years old. These two have been companions for some time. They are house trained, well...











