Creating forever families since 1974

PEIHS Alerts

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...

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News

A Request for Patience

August 2025   The PEI Humane Society is working under significant pressure and is over capacity. Here’s a peek behind the curtain as to why… We...

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Reporting Process

Concerns reported to Animal Protection Officers are handled individually. When investigating a complaint, an officer may visit the home or location...

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70 Mile Yard Sale – Fundraiser

70 Mile Yard Sale Vendors – Learn How You Can Help Animals on PEI THIS FUNDRAISER HAS CLOSED The PEI Humane Society is thrilled to partner with the...

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2023 at a glance…

Animals Helped

Successful Adoptions

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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

Learn more about PEIHS