Peterborough Humane Society
Animal shelter in Peterborough, Ontario
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385 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at Peterborough Humane Society
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Charlie
Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)
Male, Senior
Peterborough, ON
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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Scooter
Domestic Shorthair
Male, Kitten
Peterborough, ON
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Maleficent
Domestic Shorthair
Female, Adult
Peterborough, ON
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs
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.
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)
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)
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
- View our website for our latest adoption processes and available animals and then submit an application if you see an animal of interest.
- Approve Application
- Applications are screened to find the best match for the adoptable animals.
- Interview
- Successful applicants will be called for a phone interview.
- Meet the Pet
- Set an appointment to come to the shelter for a meet and greet and to complete the adoption.
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
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
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David
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 1 yr
Lindsay, ON
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Macker
Domestic Shorthair
Male, Young
Lindsay, ON
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
Fifi
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 12 yrs 7 mos
Lindsay, ON
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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