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The P.E.I. Humane Society provides a number of animal protection services Province
wide. Each service is briefly explained below with a hyperlink to a service paragraph.
 Adoption
Program
Almost 867 pets were adopted to new, loving homes in 2008. When choosing an animal for the adoption program the Society looks at a number of
factors: behavior, temperament, age, health, availability (if stray time is expired), space in the shelter, the adoption possibilities of the animal
and the number of animals already in the adoption program.
Emergency Help For Injured Animals
The P.E.I. Humane Society operates a 24 hour emergency service for injured animals. Call 902 892-1191 and leave a message:
Giving your name, address, telephone
number.
Location of the emergency.
Details about the animal.
Our on-call Officer will respond as
quickly as possible.
Note: Depending on the nature and severity of the injuries, animals will be taken to the Atlantic Veterinary College or the P.E.I. Humane Society
shelter.
Cruelty and Abuse Investigation
The P.E.I. Humane Society enforces the P.E.I. Companion Animal Protection Act, which came into force on June 8, 2002.
Animal control bylaws are a commonsense approach to encouraging Responsible
Pet Guardianship
Pets that are healthy, identified, spayed/neutered, properly trained,
socialized and kept under control are seldom the cause of conflict. Some pet owners are unaware or neglectful of their responsibilities to their
pets or allow their pets to annoy neighbors or harass wildlife or livestock. This can result in dog bites, threats to people or animals, damage or
contamination of property, pet overpopulation, abuse or neglect of animals and other consequences.
- The solution involves effective legislation and education that encourage
Responsible Pet Guardianship.
- The P.E.I. Humane Society enforces animal control bylaws in the following
municipalities of Prince Edward Island:
Charlottetown
Stratford
Cornwall
Murray River
Lower Montague
Note:
 To find out if you live in a municipality with Animal Control Bylaws,
call your municipal office, or the P.E.I. Humane Society. Ask for a copy of the animal control bylaw in your area.
- Many municipalities do not have animal control bylaws. The P.E.I. Humane Society
will send a model animal control bylaw to your community council and will speak to your council about the benefits of animal control.
- The P.E.I. Dog Act is provincial legislation which applies to dog owners who live in
unincorporated, rural communities in Prince Edward Island. To find out if you live in a rural area covered by the P.E.I. Dog Act, call the P.E.I.
Humane Society.
Responsible Pet Guardianship
Take your pet to the veterinarian for
annual vaccinations and when sick or injured.
Provide fresh food and water every day.
Always ensure your pet is wearing a
visible ID tag - either a license, or name tag.
Spay/neuter your pet to prevent pet
overpopulation.
Play with your pet, give it plenty of
exercise and companionship.
Obey animal control bylaws in your
community; be a considerate neighbor.
Never let your pet run at-large or
disturb the peace.
Shelter For Homeless Animals
Over 2500 animals were admitted to the animal shelter in 2005. Many were surrendered by owners who no longer wanted them. Others were brought to
the shelter by Good Samaritans concerned for the health and welfare of stray, abandoned or neglected animals.
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