Animal Protection
Animal Protection
Ongoing Concerns
Animal Protection Officers are the only individuals on PEI who are designated
to enforce the Animal Welfare Act and the PEI Dog Act.
If you wish to file a complaint, please click here.
Understanding the PEI Dog Act: Humane Complaints, Aggression, and Public Safety
The PEI Dog Act is a key piece of legislation that helps guide how dog-related concerns are handled across the province. At the PEI Humane Society, Animal Protection Officers are responsible for...
Inside the Welfare Complaint Process: How Animal Protection Responds
This article outlines complaint response procedures related to the Animal Welfare Act. How Animal Protection Officers Approach Complaints At the PEI Humane Society, Animal Protection Officers play...
How Animal Protection Handles Bylaw Infractions
This article outlines complaint response procedures for bylaw infractions in Stratford, Charlottetown, and Cornwall, PEI. Bylaws Vary by Municipality Each municipality we serve has its own bylaws in...
The Importance of Confidentiality in Animal Protection Investigations
The PEI Humane Society plays a critical role in animal welfare across the province, with Animal Protection Officers (APOs) at the heart of this work. These officers are contracted by the province of...
Get Your Poster: Dogs in Hot Cars
The PEI Humane Society is happy to share a poster that can be printed at home or picked up from the shelter directly. This poster demonstrates what to do if you see a dog in a hot car and reminds...
PEIHS Partners with Humane Canada for Affordable Housing Reform
In August of 2024, the PEI Humane Society rang the alarm announcing the presentation of a petition put forth by Humane Canada. The purpose of the petition was to demonstrate the vast need and desire...
Hot Weather Safety & Pets
Keeping Your Pets Safe During Extreme Heat As the summer heat reaches its peak and we see heat waves becoming more and more common on PEI, it's crucial to remember that our furry friends are more...
Pet-Inclusive Living: Write a Pet Resume!
What is a pet resume? Just like a resume you would create for a job, a pet resume is a summary of your pet’s qualities and personality traits that demonstrates your responsibility as a pet...
You Found a Kitten! Now, what?
So you found a kitten and don't know what to do? We're here to help! If the kitten is critically injured or sick, call the PEI Humane Society immediately. If we're closed, we have an...
PSA: Know Your Breed
The PEI Humane Society would like to remind Islanders that working dogs require special care when living in an urban environment. The PEI Humane Society has seen an increase in working dog breeds...
Emergency Pet Resources
This is a list compiled by the PEI Humane Society about where to access pet resources during an emergency situation. Do you know of a resource that should be added to this list? Email us at:...
Surrendering a Pet: Step-by-Step
What does it mean to surrender a pet to the PEI Humane Society? How does it work? Why does it sometimes take a few days? Depending on the time of year, capacity of the shelter, and your pet’s...
Grooming: It Isn’t Optional
The PEI Humane Society would like to remind all our followers about the importance of grooming your pets. Dogs and cats both can require grooming as part of their care and failure to groom your pet...
We deserve a home: the companion animal’s unheard voice in the conversation around affordable housing
The PEI Humane Society is not associated with any political party. Our mission is to advance animal welfare protection province wide, aligned to the Animal Welfare Act, and champion best practices...
Why PEIHS doesn’t accept adoption applications on lost or stray animals
The PEI Humane Society has several programs designed to make pet ownership easier for Islanders. One of them is our Lost/Found Pets Program. When a lost pet arrive at the PEI Humane Society, they...
Record-breaking intakes of rabbits and guinea pigs at PEI Humane Society
In 2021, the PEI Humane Society saw a record-breaking 53 rabbits and 22 guinea pigs come into their care. But since the start of 2022, they have already seen more of these tiny critters than ever...
What Do I Do If I See a Dog in a Hot Car?
Each summer, the PEI Humane Society received hundreds of calls about dogs in hot cars. A dog that is left in a hot car on a hot day can suffer from heatstroke in a matter of minutes. Animal...
Too Hot for You? Too Hot for Them!
Have you ever walked outside on a particularly hot day and had your flip flops stick to the concrete? Imagine if that was your bare hand on the hot pavement. The PEI Humane Society wants to warn pet...