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Peterborough Humane Society

Animal shelter in Peterborough, ON

Peterborough Humane Society's Mission is to advocate for the welfare of animals by improving their lives, alleviating suffering, rescuing, providing shelter, healing, facilitating adoption, and reducing pet overpopulation.

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385 Lansdowne St. E.
Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3
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385 Lansdowne St. E.

Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3

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Adoptable pets at Peterborough Humane Society

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Adopted
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Luane

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Peterborough, ON
Adopted
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Checkers

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Peterborough, ON
Adopted
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Peanut

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Peterborough, ON

Shelter FAQs

Peterborough County
Peterborough City
Twp. Selwyn (agents, impound)
Twp. Douro/Dummer (agents, impound)
Twp. Trent Lakes (agents, impound)
Ennismore/Lakefield
Curve Lake (impound)
Cavan Millbrook (impound)
Asphodel/Norwood (impound)

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Our Adoption Centre is currently closed to the public, but we have implemented a limited contact adoption process.

Due to COVID-19, Peterborough Humane Society has introduced a low contact adoption process. Please read through the adoption guidelines outlined below prior to reaching out to us to help keep you and our team safe.

Note: We are only accepting applications or inquiries for the animals showcased below. ALL adoption inquiries must be sent to adoptions@ptbohs.com

Adoption application

https://peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/what-we-do/adopt/

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