Peterborough Humane Society

09/05/2026

PHS will be closed Monday, September 7 and will reopen with regular hours Tuesday, September 8. Thanks so much!

09/04/2026

Howlin' is coming up quick (next Saturday!) and we are so excited to for the Live Auction with Rusland's Auctions that will be happening during the event! 🐾

Here's a peek at what you could be bidding on under the tent September 12:

🪑 A gorgeous pair of outdoor lounge chairs from Stony Lake Furniture Co., built for zero effort relaxing (yes, they have built-in bottle openers)

🛥️ A Peterborough day out, including a scenic cruise with Liftlock Cruises, drinks at Bijoux Bar, and dinner at Berc's Steakhouse

💪 Six months of coached fitness classes from Kate L. Toms Fit to kickstart something new

🍺 A hands-on pitmaster experience for you and five friends at Chemong Lodge, ribs, b**r and all

🏈 Four tickets to see the Buffalo Bills at the brand new Highmark Stadium

Grab your Howlin' tickets now at peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/howlin2026, we'd love to see you under the tent.

PS. Looking for the Silent Auction? We've got that covered too, browse and bid early at galabid.com/phs2026! For this auction you don't need to be present at the event to win. Spread the word and help raise funds for the animals in our care!

09/02/2026

Who are we Howlin’ for? Them. All of them. 🐾

Howlin’ is PHS’s signature fall event coming up on September 12, and every ticket, every bid, and every dollar raised goes toward the animals waiting for their second chance.

Want to join us in person? Tickets are 80% sold out, so don’t wait. Get yours for an amazing meal from Chemong Lodge, live music from JAMES HIGGINS, and a chance to meet some of our animals face to face.

Can’t make it, or just want to help from home? Our Silent Auction is live now, no ticket required. Bid from home, and if you win your items will be shipped to you.

Tickets ➡️ https://peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/howlin2026/

Bid online ➡️ https://peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/news/howlin-silent-auction-2026/

Either way, you’re helping animals right here in Peterborough and the surrounding area.

A huge thank you to Nexicom for sponsoring this year’s Silent Auction!

09/02/2026

To celebrate 85 years of PHS, we're sharing 85 adoption stories.

52 of 85 🐶Mike Wazowski and Jessica

Mike Wazowski joined our family in July 2024, several months after being found as a stray. Even though we had several visits with him and Tilly, a St. Bernard mix and PHS alum, before bringing him home, the adjustment was challenging. Mikey was underweight, had chewed large bald spots on himself and was reactive. We had to use every resource available to us, including support from PHS, to help him settle into our home and most importantly learn to coexist with Tilly.

After many months we finally found a food that works for Mikey’s stomach. He has gained weight and is learning to self regulate. He now sleeps through the night, no longer gets carsick and he has a fuzzy butt again.

Mikey loves the cottage, going to daycare, early morning walks and snuggles that must include sustained eye contact. He will always stop what he is doing to watch birds fly overhead. He loves a good antler to chew on, a stuffy to chase and he is the best neighbourhood watch.

Tilly is very quiet and reserved. She lets Mikey push her around more than we would like but she still gets the final say in what toy she plays with and when. Mikey is the happiest boy and he makes us laugh many times every single day.

- Jessica

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars for October 1! ⬅️⬅️

We are thrilled to welcome back our sponsors for the 6th PHS 50/50 Lottery: Marlin Travel Peterborough, Transat, and Miskin Law Professional Corporation!

Stay tuned...!

09/01/2026

You’ll want your volume up for this one! 🐱❤️

08/31/2026

Our Howlin' Silent Auction is in full swing and the bids are flying! From luxury travel packages, gorgeous home decor and art, sports memorabilia, and more... take a peek and see if something catches your eye!

PS. You don't need to be attending Howlin' on September 12 to participate, but we do have a handful of tickets left! Visit our site to get your tickets today OR bid for your favourite prize!

Bid on luxury getaways, jewellery, and more in the Howlin' Silent Auction, open to everyone in support of the Peterborough Humane Society.

08/31/2026

To celebrate 85 years of PHS, we're sharing 85 adoption stories.

51 of 85 🐈Henry and Laura

It had been just over a month with Henry and our faces hurt from how much we'd been smiling and laughing. It was nonstop!

We came to the shelter one weekend just to have a peek since we had been keeping an eye out for a cat. Within two hours we were heading home with a little kitten and it was the best decision we could have made.

Henry felt comfortable and at home right away. He was running, climbing his cat tree, and exploring places we never thought possible.

He is a full-throttle kitten in the best way possible. His parkour skills are top tier, his jumping range is absolutely astonishing and his sweet purrs are the stuff dreams are made of. The only thing Henry loves more than playing is getting cuddles. He is a total love bug and is happiest being with his people, usually right on top of them.

Every day we look at him and cannot believe how lucky we are.

We are so grateful we found each other.

- Laura

08/31/2026

Back to school season is here, and our shelter pals have a wishlist of their own this year! Here's what we're most in need of right now:

🐾 Cheez Whiz
🐾 XL black Kong toys
🐾 Churu, dog and cat
🐾 Freeze-dried or sweet potato treats

What do we use these items for?

Cheez Whiz is a go-to for enrichment time after dinner, especially for the dogs who aren't into peanut butter.

Our big dogs go through Kong toys fast, and we're running low with so many large breeds in our care!

Churu helps with everything from building trust to getting medication down to getting through a vet exam.

And high value treats like freeze-dried and sweet potato go a long way in training and building trust with our animals, without being hard on their tummies!

Every item on this list makes a real difference for our animal care team and the 120+ animals. PHS receives no government funding, so support like this genuinely makes a difference every single day!

Thank you for being part of this. ❤️

08/29/2026

To celebrate 85 years of PHS, we're sharing 85 adoption stories.

50 of 85 🐶Stella and Hunter

After losing my previous dog I was unsure how I would ever let another dog into my life. I was working down the road from PHS at the time and often heard the dogs barking during the day. One day I decided to look at the website with a coworker and see who was available.

I came across two profiles that intrigued me. They were siblings and something about them stood out. I submitted an application feeling like I might finally be ready. Unfortunately both siblings were already pending adoption. But then something very serendipitous happened. There was another sibling who had not yet been listed and was still available for adoption.

I arranged to meet Stella, who was called Eggs at the time, and the moment I met her I knew I wanted to share my home with her.

She has been the sweetest addition to my life. The most rewarding part has been watching her conquer her fears and grow into herself. These days she spends her time running around with her brother, going to doggy daycare, finding her voice which we learned is partly because she is a husky mix and collapsing on the couch after a full day of activities.

She loves bully sticks and having someone hold her paw. Stella truly is such a light and I am so thankful to PHS for bringing us together.

- Hunter