In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Prince Edward Island Humane Society, the Province of Prince Edward Island is pleased to declare July 22 as Prince Edward Island Humane Society Day, says Minister of Agriculture and Forestry George Webster.
“For forty years, the Humane Society has inspired and engaged our Island community to create a more compassionate world where animals are valued and treated with respect,” said Minister Webster. “The Province of Prince Edward Island is pleased to help celebrate this important milestone for the organization and looks forward to our continued partnership.”
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry has a strong partnership with the PEI Humane Society. Through the Companion Animal Protection Act and Dog Act, the Humane Society has the power to respond to calls relating to stray dogs, dangerous dogs and companion animal welfare. The province also partners with the Society to help improve education for pet owners on good companion animal care practices.
“The PEI Humane Society is honoured for this recognition,” explains Wendy MacIntyre, President of the Society’s volunteer Board of Directors. “We owe a great deal of thanks to the initiative and perseverance of our nine founding community members (Dr. James Higgins, Dr. W. Capier, Mr. B.F. Daley, Mrs. J.T. Bentham, Mrs. J. Dempster, Mrs. J. Sutherland, Mrs. C.N. Bissett and Mrs. J. Brown), as well as our dedicated volunteers, staff and generous donors. We are proud to continue a forty-year tradition of care and protection for lost, abandoned and homeless pets on PEI; as well as advocating for continued improvements in companion animal welfare, in association with our partners in the community.”