August 20, 2019

Mobile animal units roll into Peterborough, preventing 2,000 potentially unwanted pets

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mobile animal units roll into Peterborough, preventing 2,000 potentially unwanted pets Peterborough Humane Society helps underserved pet owners with 3-day…
August 20, 2019

What do you know about ticks in Ontario?

Summer is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors with your pet – but with ticks and Lyme disease spreading in Ontario, how can…
August 19, 2019

Plastic bags are not pet toys

Plastic bags are still very much a reality in our daily lives, despite recent efforts to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags and…
August 15, 2019

Foster volunteers needed!!

You can change the life of an animal in need by joining our team of foster volunteers and opening your home and heart to a…
August 13, 2019

A community comes together to help a 3-week-old puppy found on the side of the road

When a tiny puppy, thought to only be about three weeks old, was found on the side of a road in Cornwall, police reached…
August 9, 2019

Apollo the foal needs your help!

Late last week, we were contacted by a local rescue who had picked up a 3-month-old foal at a sale in very thin body…
August 9, 2019

Five books for pet lovers

In honour of Book Lovers Day today, we want to share some classic pet-related books! If any of them stand out to you, they may…
August 8, 2019

10-year-old Prince waited his whole life for his forever castle

At 10 years of age, Prince had spent most of his life within the shelter system, patiently waiting for a family to take him…
August 7, 2019

Lucky could barely walk – you should see him now!

When I see Lucky playing, his favourite stuffed toy in his mouth, I am overjoyed by the incredible transformation I’ve witnessed. Lucky truly…
August 5, 2019

Friendly reminder – Firework safety for pets

Can you believe it’s already August? Where has the time gone?? If you are planning on being around fireworks this weekend – or even if…
August 2, 2019

157 spay/neuter procedures performed: Mobile Animal Wellness Services Update

It’s been just over a month since the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society rolled out its new SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services trailer to…
August 1, 2019

Peter Rabbit’s hoppy tale

Rabbits are a special kind of companion. They are curious, gentle and always on the lookout for… tacos? At least that’s the case…