Creating forever families since 1974
Greatest Needs List
Current Needs List: Last updated Feb 12th, 2026 This list was compiled to support the care of the 43 dogs recently seized and brought into the care...
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Greatest Needs List
Current Needs List: Last updated Feb 12th, 2026 This list was compiled to support the care of the 43 dogs recently seized and brought into the care...
Large Intake – 43 Dogs
On February 5th, 2026, the PEI Humane Society’s Animal Protection Officers seized 43 dogs under the Prince Edward Island Animal Welfare Act. The...
PEI Dog Owner’s Act
The PEI Dog Owner's Act comes into effect on Prince Edward Island on November 1, 2025. This new piece of legislation aims to strengthen and clarify...
2023 at a glance…
Animals Helped
Successful Adoptions
Meals Served
About the Prince Edward Island Humane Society
The PEI Humane Society is the Island’s only shelter for homeless, injured and lost companion animals.
We are a registered charitable organization that assists over 1,600 companion animals each year.
We provide a number of companion animal services:
- an adoption program
- lost and found companion animal services
- emergency housing for animals belonging to this in crisis
- 24 hour response for animals in distress
- investigation of animal welfare complaints
- enforcing legislation and bylaws for animal control
