The campaign for a new Peterborough Humane Society
A Canadian First, this innovative Centre is three programs under one roof. A high-volume, Spay and Neuter Clinic, a cutting-edge Dog Rehabilitation Centre and an Education and Adoption Centre.
About Us
New Animal Care Centre
While the shelter on Lansdowne Street East served Peterborough and Peterborough County well for the last 64 years, we outgrew the space as we care for more animals than ever before. In our new, purpose-built facility located at 1999 Technology Drive, dogs, cats and small animals have more room and experience less noise and stress which helps make them happier and healthier and sets them up to find their forever home that much sooner.
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Our new Care Centre helps more pets get & 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.
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At the Peterborough Humane Society we facilitate adoptions to help dogs, cats and small animals match with their perfect family and find their forever home.
Last year we facilitated nearly 1,000 adoptions! We provide shelter and care for over 1,500 lost, injured, abandoned and abused animals each year.
News

Peterborough Humane Society celebrates grand opening of the PACC
June 24, 2023 was the grand opening of the new Peterborough Animal Care building on Technology Drive. Peterborough Humane Society invited the community out to officially celebrate the new space with fun for all, including our furry friends!

100 animals moved to new Peterborough Animal Care Centre
About 100 animals were transported from the former Peterborough Humane Society shelter on Lansdowne Street East on Tuesday January 17 to the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre located at 1999 Technology Dr.
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Quotes / Testimonials
“The new Centre will touch many lives, not only in our community, but regionally and provincially. It’s a direct result of what can be accomplished on behalf of animals and communities when organizations work together. The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a valuable partner in this integrated approach to providing animal welfare services”
Chris White
Board Member & Campaign Chair, Peterborough Humane Society
“Peterborough loves its pets. The Peterborough Humane Society’s new animal care centre will be another example of why we are ranked among the Top 1 pet friendly communities in Canada. A First in Canada, we look forward to sharing what we learn; collaborating with other animal care organizations and being a leader in caring and advocating for animals. My family and I are proud to call this Our Pet Project”
Nicole Truman
Board Chair, Peterborough Humane Society
“Gussy makes me feel happy and joyful and makes me feel better when I am not well. She lays with me and makes things better. She is my best friend.”
Rylee Morey, 7
Daughter of Shawn Morey, Executive Director, Peterborough Humane Society
Contact Us
Peterborough Humane Society
1999 Technology Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7
Phone (705) 745-4722
Email s.grobler@ptbohs.com
Charitable# 11925 1056 RR0001