What is the 3-3-3 Rule?
Read our helpful guide on what to expect when you’re bringing home a new furry friend!
Our brand new adoption campaign video is LIVE!
Love, Chosen is a reminder that it’s not about where they start, it’s where they end up.
The PHS Blog
How One Man’s Love for a Dog Became a Gift for Many
A moving story of friendship between a man and his neighbour’s dog. Their bond led to a gift that will help animals and people in the community for years.
Celebrating Impact: Highlights from the Peterborough Humane Society’s 2024 Annual Report
From record-breaking adoptions to the launch of new community programs, 2024 was a year of growth, care, and connection at PHS. Our Annual Report is filled with the stories, milestones, and numbers that show the impact of your support.
Timmy Goes Home!
Timmy was in the care of the Peterborough Humane Society for 268 days in 2024. He was a staff and community favourite and stole the hearts of all who met him!
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...
About Our New
Animal Care Centre
Our new Animal Care Centre helps more pets get and stay healthy; find their perfect people; and continue the cycle of health and happiness together. This helps make the community happier and healthier by bringing new jobs, national attention and new resources to the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, the surrounding region and beyond for generations to come.















