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How to keep your pet safe during this week’s eclipse It’s important to remember that our pets do not know what’s going on during an eclipse....

You Found a Kitten! Now, what?

Featured, Ongoing Concerns, Pet Care

So you found a kitten and don't know what to do? We're here to help! If the kitten is critically injured or sick, call the PEI Humane Society...

Paws & Reflect: Get Your Questions Answered LIVE on the radio!

Featured, News, Pet Care

The PEI Humane Society has a new radio show! Paws & Reflect will air on Max 93.1 and 95.1 CFCY alternating each week! Submit your...

NEW: Pet Pantry Program

Featured, News, Pet Care

The PEI Humane Society has launched a pet pantry program to help Islanders keep their pets well fed. The program provides bags of pet food to those...

🐾PSA: Know Your Breed🐾

Featured, News, Ongoing Concerns

The PEI Humane Society would like to remind Islanders that working dogs require special care when living in an urban environment. The PEI Humane...

Why Donate Securities?

The largest emerging trend in charitable giving in Canada are gifts of securities. Gifts of securities can consist of appreciated stocks, bonds, or...

Get Involved: 2024 Bake Sale Fundraiser!

This fundraiser is now over. The Annual 2024 Island-Wide Bake Sale for the PEI Humane Society is coming your way on March 15th! Here's how you can...

Happy Adoption, Barn Cats Kai & Kyle

I just wanted to let you know Kyle and Kai are doing great great. Kyle was easy to win over, and Kai continues to make progress in his own time....

Happy Adoption, Freya!

I just wanted to give an update on Freya. We decided to keep her name the same, as we found it really suited her. Freya has settled into our house...

Happy Adoption, Tucker!

Hi! Thought we'd give an update on Tucker (formly Bert). He is settling nicely into our home with his big brother Cooper and his human baby brother...

Happy Adoption, Heidi!

We adopted Heidi (formerly Griffen) for my grandfather through the Seniors for Seniors program, and I know that both of their lives have improved so...

Happy Adoption, Rico!

Rico is doing great! He has settled right in. He sleeps in our daughter's room with her at night, which she loves. He loves being outside and is...

Happy Adoption, Winnie!

Grieving the loss of our beautiful old dog, we thought we would adopt a kitty to give it the best life we could! (And also give our older cat Banjo...

Foster Volunteer Ally Getson Tells Her Story

Featured, News

Celebrating our incredible foster volunteer: Ally Getson If you've adopted a kitten from the PEI Humane Society in the last few years, its...

UPDATE: Shanty, the little bulldog that could!

Events & Fundraising, Featured, News

How PEI Helped Shanty Get a New Leash On Life! Update: March 12, 2024 Shanty had her first surgery and is doing well! Shanty had her first surgery a...

Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year!

UPDATE: January, 2024 - This fundraiser has now ended. It will begin again in November, 2024. To donate, CLICK HERE This November, Islanders...

Looking for the perfect gift to give animal-lovers?

Update: January, 2024 - This fundraiser remains active. The below links will remain live. Looking for the perfect gift to give animal-lovers?...

BID’S ARE OPEN!

THIS AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AUCTION SITE AND PLACE YOUR BIDS Our Auction is BACK! And we have some...

Muffy needs your help!

You did it! Your donations made it possible and Muffy got her surgery! Thanks to all who donated! We need your help! **Warning! Some photos could be...

Construction Update: September, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 20, 2023 PEI Humane Society to pause construction of new animal shelter The PEI Humane Society has had to make the...

Emergency Pet Resources

This is a list compiled by the PEI Humane Society about where to access pet resources during an emergency situation. Do you know of a...

Surrendering a Pet: Step-by-Step

Alerts, News, Ongoing Concerns

What does it mean to surrender a pet to the PEI Humane Society? How does it work? Why does it sometimes take a few days? Depending on the...

Volunteer Training

Welcome to Volunteering at the PEI Humane Society! We are very excited to welcome you into our volunteer family. On this page, you will find...

It’s BACK! The PEIHS Summer Photo Contest!

This fundraiser is CLOSED From July 3 - Sept. 4 you can sign your pet up for our photo contest and win BIG with our partners at Bogside...

“Yappy Hour” Fundraiser

Thanks to our incredible restaurant partners, a groups of crazy cocktails are available for YOU this summer - all season-long! A portion of proceeds...

Charity Auction: MONDAY JUNE 19TH!

THIS AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED You've been asking and the time is NOW! Catch a SNEAK PEAK at our upcoming auction items below: CLICK HERE TO SEE...

Mulch, Top Soil & Compost FUNDRAISER!

Thanks to our friends at Holmes Construction, Brothers Property Care, and MacIsaac Landscaping and Lawcare for hosting an amazing new fundraiser for...

Sick Kittens Arrive at PEIHS

5 feral kittens came to the shelter the week of Victoria Day showing signs of illness. After initial exams and testing, our shelter veterinarian...

Kitten Shower Fundraiser

It’s Kitten Season! To prepare for the hundreds of kittens the PEI Humane Society will see this year, the shelter is fundraising to help look...

FAQ: Kitten Season

What is Kitten Season? Each year, early in the year, un-spayed female cats go into heat. By the spring, their babies begin to arrive, which...

Response Regarding Inquiries About Euthanasia

The PEI Humane Society recognizes that the subject of euthanasia is a highly emotional one, which is why our shelter has established procedures...

Walk of Paws

The Walk of Paws is part of the Expanding our Paw Print capital project being undertaken by the PEI Humane Society. This portion of the project will...

$3,000,000 fundraising campaign to build new animal shelter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2023 PEI Humane Society: $3,000,000 fundraising campaign to build new animal shelter The PEI Humane...

New Animal Shelter on the Way!

The PEI Humane Society is building a brand new, Fear Free animal shelter! The Expanding Our Paw Print capital campaign has been in the works...

Expanding Our Paw Print

Donate Donate Capital Project Giving Securities Planned Giving Sponsorship Our Wish List Why Donate? The Expanding Our Paw Print Capital Campaign...

Grooming: It Isn’t Optional

News, Ongoing Concerns, Pet Care

The PEI Humane Society would like to remind all our followers about the importance of grooming your pets. Dogs and cats both can require grooming as...

PSA: Impersonation of Animal Protection Officers

News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2023 PSA: Impersonation of Animal Protection Officers It has come to the attention of the PEI Humane...

Foster Resources

Pet CareResources for PEIHS Fosters

The NEW PEI Humane Society Palliative Care Foster Program

Meet Tasha! UPDATE (June 1, 2023): Tasha is now happily in her palliative care foster home! She is doing well, and though her health is...

Melvin’s Story: Hit by a car and in need of help!

This is Melvin's story. This little grump may look familiar to some of you if you live in the Meadowbank area. Several weeks ago, we put out an...

Meet Oaklynn: 12 weeks old and in need of major surgery

UPDATE: Friday, March 3rd, 2023: Beautiful baby Oaklynn has left our care and gone to her forever home! Special thanks goes to the amazing team at...

Calling all Bakers!

The PEI Humane Society is once again preparing to launch our annual bake sale fundraiser! The event, previously known as Cupcake & Bake...

We deserve a home: the companion animal’s unheard voice in the conversation around affordable housing

Events & Fundraising, News, Press Releases

The PEI Humane Society is not associated with any political party. Our mission is to advance animal welfare protection province wide, aligned to the...

Donate now to help save PEI pets!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2022 The PEI Humane Society sets a goal of $100,000 for annual fundraising campaign SUPPORT PEI PETS...

PSA: Panleukopenia found in PEI cats

Alerts

The PEI Humane Society is limiting intakes of cats to their facility due to an outbreak of Panleukopenia. Those who have adopted cats from the...

Preparing Your Pets for a Hurricane

News, Pet Care

There's a hurricane is on the way and the PEI Humane Society wants to help you keep your pets safe during the storm. ALWAYS REMEMBER: Your...

PEI Humane Society hits capacity & asks the public to apply to adopt online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2022 PEI Humane Society hits capacity & asks the public to apply to adopt online If you’re looking to adopt...

Fireworks & Your Pet

Alerts, Pet Care

The PEI Humane Society would like to remind the public of the stress that loud, sudden noises like fireworks can have on companion animals. ...

PEIHS Raises Funds with TruEarth

The PEI Humane Society is excited to announce a new partnership with Tru Earth. Starting now, if you want to purchase eco-friendly products from Tru...

PSA: At-Home Castration is Not Safe

Since the start of the year, the PEI Humane Society has seen an increase in animals displaying signs of attempted at-home castration. The shelter...

The PEIHS Dog Park is Closed

Alerts

The PEI Humane Society’s dog park will remain closed ahead of capital build The PEI Humane Society has decided to keep their dog park closed ahead...

It’s Kitten Season!

What is Kitten Season? It's the part of the year where female cats go into heat and breed with male cats. As a result, between May and November...

Why PEIHS doesn’t accept adoption applications on lost or stray animals

The PEI Humane Society has several programs designed to make pet ownership easier for Islanders. One of them is our Lost/Found Pets Program. When a...

The NEW PEI Humane Society Campus

The PEI Humane Society is proud to announce that we are readying to break ground on our capital project. This article will be updated...

Happy Adoption: Jada

I thought you would enjoy a couple of first night pictures of sweet Jada. She is such a playful and goofy girl. We adore her. She had a couple of...

Are you thinking about adopting a rabbit?

Are you thinking about adopting a rabbit? Here are some facts about what you’ll need to know before your bun comes home. Are you ready for a...

Palliative Care Adoptions: Jada’s Story

Article Update: Jada has been adopted. Meet Jada. She came to the PEI Humane Society in March of 2022. The PEI Humane Society’s mission is to...

Happy Adoption: Titan

Well it’s 4 months since I came to my new home! Some days my mom has referred me as Titan the Terror but in my defence sometimes they are too slow...

Happy Adoption: Harley & Moose

Harley and Moose are settling into their new home so well! They love walks around the neighbourhood and playing in the snow. Indoors, they love to...

Happy Adoption: Taco

Well, it took EXACTLY one week – almost down to the second from when we took Taco (his full name is Toyota Tacoma but we call him ‘Taco’) home for...

Happy Adoption: Willow

I wanted to send this update a few weeks after I adopted Willow and she had settled in and adjusted. She was initially described as 'shy, quiet,...

Happy Adoption: Marble

Four months with Marble and she is by far the best decision I have ever made! As my first pet, she brings me so much happiness. And watching her...

Happy Adoption: Sassy

It’s been almost a month since Sassy was adopted into our family, and we almost can’t remember how we ever lived without her. Sassy is the perfect...

The Difference Between “In Care” & “Available”

We receive a lot of questions about why every animal in our shelter is not available for adoption. Frankly, there is no one answer to this question....

PEI Humane Society Opens to the Public, Dog Park Reopens & New Rapid-Testing for Volunteers

As of 10:30am on February 23, 2022, the PEI Humane Society has reopened its doors to the public. This means (during operating hours, Mon-Sat) those...

Record-breaking intakes of rabbits and guinea pigs at PEI Humane Society

In 2021, the PEI Humane Society saw a record-breaking 53 rabbits and 22 guinea pigs come into their care. But since the start of 2022, they have...

Sign up HERE – Cupcake & Bake Day 2022

Join in on the fun!PEIHS Annual Cupcake & Bake Day THIS EVENT HAS ENDED Every March, the PEI Humane Society sets everyone’s New Years...

2021: Record-Breaking Year for PEI Humane Society

News, Press Releases

The PEI Humane Society saw nearly a nearly 75% increase in companion animal intakes in 2021 over the previous year. In 2021, PEI’s only animal...

PEI Humane Society Closed to the Public, Effective Immediately

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Based on the public health measures announced today by the CPHO, the following measures are in place at the PEIHS: The PEI...

PEI Humane Society launches annual fundraising campaign by demonstrating how donors contribute to animal welfare on PEI

This November, Islanders can expect to see pink donation slips showing up in their mailboxes from the PEI Humane Society. These mailers show up...

Annual Fundraiser Highlights Donors’ Contribution to Animal Welfare

This November, Islanders can expect to see pink donation slips showing up in their mailboxes from the PEI Humane Society. These mailers show up...

Become a PEIHS Volunteer Today

Volunteering with the PEI Humane Society is a great way to give back to those in your community who are without a voice. Becoming a PEIHS volunteer...

Bentley and Owen – dental surgery fundraiser achieves goal in record time!

The PEI Humane Society began fundraising to help cover a portion of surgery costs for two senior dogs in their care. Within 48 hours they had exceed...

We are looking for all kinds of wet kitten food!

Alerts

The PEI Humane Society is looking for donations of wet kitten food. Currently, we are in the middle of Kitten Season. This means we could see...

The PEI Humane Society’s 2nd Summer Pet Photo Contest

The PEI Humane Society is hosting its second annual Summer Pet Photo Contest from July 18th to 31st. Enter to win a whole host of amazing prizes...

The PEI Humane Society raises funds for dental surgery for two senior dogs

Bentley and Owen came to the PEI Humane Society in June. Both are 9 years young, making them senior dogs. They are a bonded pair and need to be...

What Do I Do If I See a Dog in a Hot Car?

Alerts, Ongoing Concerns

Each summer, the PEI Humane Society received hundreds of calls about dogs in hot cars. A dog that is left in a hot car on a hot day can suffer from...

Too Hot for You? Too Hot for Them!

Ongoing Concerns

Have you ever walked outside on a particularly hot day and had your flip flops stick to the concrete? Imagine if that was your bare hand on the hot...

Percy

“I just wanted to send a little note about puppy George (now Percy) that we adopted in December. He’s now almost 9 months old and it’s hard to...

George

“I’m so happy to tell you that George is doing very well. Although he’s been with us for few days, it feels like he always lived here. He gets super...

Leave pets at home on July 1, says PEI Humane Society

With Canada Day coming up soon, the PEI Humane Society is reminding everyone to look out for the safety and wellbeing of their furry friends. Canada...

Safe Haven

Safe HavenSafe Haven is a free emergency animal housing service offered by the PEI Humane Society to those in need. This program is designed to...

Adopt a Cat – Adoption Application

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Adopt a Dog – Application

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Tiny Paws – Adoption Form

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Adoption Fees

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Happy Adoptions

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Tiny Paws

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Adopt a Dog

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Adopt a Cat

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Adopt

CatsDogsTiny PawsAdopt Adopt Cats Dogs Tiny Paws Happy Adoptions Fees Adoption Process Our Adoption Process1. Fill out an application for the animal...

Pets and Wildlife

There are many wildlife species that call PEI home including: Canada geese raccoons foxes squirrels coyotes Remarkably enough, our pets are a danger...

Holiday Hazards

As pets are a part of many families, they take part in many of the holidays that occur throughout the year. However, these holidays are not without...

Pet-Friendly Rentals

Moving can be made even more difficult when you find out your new rental does not allow your pet. Ensure that when you are looking for apartments or...

Tips for Moving with Pets

Make moving as stress-free as possible for your pets. Most pet owners move between homes at some point in their lives. This is always stressful for...

Why Should Pet Owners Spay/Neuter Their Pets?

There are many benefits to spaying and neutering your pets, including population control, reduced unwanted behaviours, preventing reproductive...

Top 5 Tips for Your First 5 Hours with Your New Dog

Go home. Take Your dog straight home. As tempted as you may be to stop for pet supplies or show off your new pup to friends and family, the sooner...

Partners

PartnersOur partners make our work possible.As the only animal shelter on PEI looking after lost and homeless companion animals, we have a unique...

Media

In the Media Categories In the Media Press Releases Events & Fundraising All News Media inquiries can be sent to Ashley Travis, Development &...

Lost Pets

Lost PetsWhat we do when a lost pet comes into our shelter: We take photos of lost/stray companion animals that arrive at the shelter and post them...

Legacy Giving

Donate Donate Capital Project Giving Securities Planned Giving Sponsorship Our Wish List Why Donate? Leave a Planned Gift in your WillLeaving a...

Sponsorship

Donate Donate Our Wish List Legacy Giving Sponsorship Why Donate? SponsorshipSponsorships take many forms at the PEI Humane Society. Whether you...

Nova Scotia rescues finding success with the PEI Humane Society

Charlottetown – In April, the PEI Humane Society welcomed 14 dogs from Nova Scotia into their shelter. These dogs were part of a larger seizure by...

Foster a Pet

Foster a Pet Foster a Pet Foster Application Foster Resources Neonatal Fostering “I can not speak highly enough about the support the PEI Humane...

Rehome a Pet

Rehome a PetRehoming your Pet with the PEI Humane Society We understand that choosing to rehome your pet is a difficult decision. The PEI Humane...

Pet Resources

Pet Care Pet Care Resources Pet-Friendly PEI Stores Resources

Pet-Friendly Stores in PEI

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Ongoing Concerns

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Dog Licensing

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Report Cruelty

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Staff + Board of Directors

Our Values Our Values Staff & Board of Directors Policy Statements Staff & Board of DirectorsThe PEI Humane Society Board of Directors is...

Policies and Position Statements

Our Values Our Values Staff & Board of Directors Policy Statements Policies & Position StatementsPosition Statement on Spaying/Neutering of...

The PEI Humane Society hosts second “Virtual” Kitten Shower and Donation Drive from May 3-14, 2021