December 18, 2012 - No Room at the Inn: Canadian Animal Shelters are Full with Cats! National Report on Cat Overpopulation
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) released a pioneering multi-stakeholder report today on the crisis of cat overpopulation in our country. “The PEI Humane Society was involved in this ground-breaking research because we are acutely aware of the overpopulation crisis that cats in Prince Edward Island are facing,” says Kelly Mullaly, Executive Director of the Society, “The research has made some startling discoveries.” Read full press release
December 10, 2012 - PEI Humane Society “No Place Like Home” Cat Adoption Event Reduced adoption fees for all cats at the PEIHS from December 12-15, 2012
With Christmas just around the corner, the PEI Humane Society will be holding a “No Place Like Home” cat adoption event to help its feline friends “follow the yellow-brick road” to new homes all across PEI just in time for the holidays! Starting at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 12th until 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 16th all cats and kittens will be available for adoption at reduced rates. Read full press release
December 4, 2012 -PEI Humane Society Annual Open House Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 1:00 – 3:00 pm
The PEI Humane Society will be holding an Open House at its Shelter located at 309 Sherwood Road in Charlottetown on Sunday, December 9 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This year’s event will include a self-guided tour through the Shelter, with some entertaining and informational stops along the way, provided by Board members, staff and volunteers. Read full press release
November 15, 2012 - PEI Humane Society Holiday Gift Raffle
The PEI Humane Society will be offering a special gift raffle for busy holiday shoppers looking for a gift for that furry friend on their list. The raffle’s Grand Prize will be a Deluxe custom-built Cat Tower valued at $200. Second prize is a “Holiday Dog Gift Basket” from Global Pet Foods valued at over $100 and third prize is a “Holiday Pet Gift Basket” from Blue Ribbon Pet Supplies valued at over $90. The wining tickets will be selected at the Shelter’s Open House on Sunday, December 9 with all proceeds raised going directly to the Shelter. Read full press release
November 13, 2012 - PEI Humane Society Annual Santa Pix Fundraiser Pet Photos with Santa November 17 and 18
Santa Claus is coming to town a little earlier this year, thanks to the PEI Humane Society. “The Santa Pix” annual fundraising event will be held at the Victoria Park Clubhouse (beside the baseball diamonds) in Charlottetown on Saturday, November 17 from 1:00-5:00 p.m and Sunday, November 18 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. This year’s event will be overseen by professional photographer, Jenna Dale of Natural Photography, along with the assistance of volunteer students from the Holland College Photography and Digital Imaging program. Read full press release
November 5, 2012 - PEI Humane Society Plum Pudding Fundraising Event Returns
The PEI Humane Society is once again offering a unique treat for Islanders this holiday season. Pat Robinson’s “Plum Pudding Campaign” has become a holiday tradition at the Shelter and she will once again be offering her “secret family” recipe for everyone to enjoy.
Each plum pudding is handmade from a traditional wartime family recipe and proceeds from sales will go directly back to the PEI Humane Society. Read full press release
October 30, 2012 – PEI Humane Society Partners with PetSmart Charities For National Pet Adoption Weekend November 2-4, 2012
If you’ve been considering adopting a new four-legged family member, consider doing so at the PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, happening at the Charlottetown PetSmart location, 51 Babineau Avenue from November 2-4, 2012.
PetSmart Charlottetown acts as a “satellite” adoption center for the PEI Humane Society and recently took in a group of three kittens who were being cared for at the Shelter until they were old enough for adoption. Within 48 hours of being at the store all three kittens were adopted. Read full press release
October 16, 2012- Microchip Clinic at Blue Ribbon Pet Supplies
The PEI Humane Society is holding a low-cost microchip clinic on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 1200 to 3:00 pm at Blue Ribbon Pet Supplies, 375 University Ave in Charlottetown -Press Release- Microchip Clinic Oct 21
October 10, 2012- Pet Health Awareness Month
While National Animal Health Week will be celebrated from September 30-Ocotber 6, the PEI Humane Society will be dedicating the full month of October to promoting companion animal healthcare through the organization’s monthly awareness campaign. Preventative animal healthcare will be the main focus of the month long campaign, stressing the importance of vaccinations, preventative disease and pest treatments as well as regular veterinary check-ups- Press Release- Animal Health Month Awareness
October 1st, 2012- CatsGiving Adoption Event
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the PEI Humane Society will be holding a special cat adoption event to “give thanks” to all the cat lovers across PEI. Starting Monday, October 1st until Saturday, October 6th, the “CatsGiving” adoption event will feature reduced adoption fees for all of the PEI Humane Society’s feline population. Press Release- Happy CatsGiving adoption event
August 30th, 2012- Roger Younker named Life Time Member
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July 5th, 2012- PEIHS Golf Tournament presented by Investors Group
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May 11th - Riley Fund Established By PEI Humane Society
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May 2nd-PetSmart Charities Pet Adoption Weekend May 4-6, 2012
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April 26th - Dog Park and Dog Adoption Floor Temporarily Closed for Maintenance and Renovations
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April 24th – Spring Pet Portraits are back
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April 2nd – Everybody Needs Somebunny
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March 29th - PEI Humane Society Closed on Monday, April 2 and Re-opens April 3 with New Hours of Operation
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March 13th - PEI Humane Society Microchip Pet ID Clinic Sunday, March 18
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March 9th - The PEI Humane Society St. Pawtrick’s Cat Adoption Event Reduced Adoption Fee for Adult Cats March 12 – March 17
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March 9th - PEI Humane Society surpasses goal for its Open Your Heart annual fundraising campaign
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Feb 7th - Microchip Clinic, Feb 11 at Global Pet Foods Charlottetown
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Jan 20th – The PEI Humane Society hosts Rick Mercer
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Jan 13th, 2012 – PEI Humane Society partners with Charlottetown Wal-Mart
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Dec 5th – Joy Tremblay announced as the recipient for the 2011 Dr. Els Animal Champion Award
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Dec 4th PEI Humane Society Open House
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Oct 26 PEI Humane Society receives funding from SkillsPEI Work Experience Program for important exterior renovations
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Who’s Your Hero? Call for Nominations for the Dr. Els Animal Champion Award Extended to Oct. 31
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