Peterborough Humane Society Honours Animals Wartime Contributions with Commemorative Pins

New commemorative Animals in War pins, to honour the animals that served alongside soldiers at war, are available at the Peterborough Humane Society leading up to Remembrance Day.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society.

Funds from the sale of the pin help provide care for animals in need at the Peterborough Humane Society as well as support veterans. From each pin sold, $1 is donated to Royal Canadian Legion branches across Ontario to support veterans.

"At the Peterborough Humane Society, we believe it's important to recognize the wartime contributions of animals,” said Emily Craigen, communications and development coordinator, PHS. “The Animals in War pins are a complement to the poppy and honour all the animals who have served alongside our veterans."

The Ontario SPCA releases a new commemorative Animals in War collectible pin each year. This year a cat was chosen to represent the sacrifice made by animals who served, and continue to serve, alongside Canada’s veterans.

"Many people may not realize that cats served as companions and kept ships free of vermin. In addition to the contributions of cats, mules carried artillery, horses transported troops and hauled field guns, pigeons delivered crucial messages and dogs have served as messengers, medical assistants, bomb detectors and search and rescue workers,” said Craigen.

The first Animals in War pin was launched in 2017 and the collection includes a horse, a dog, a limited-edition pin in honour of the women who have served in Canada’s military, a pigeon, and now a cat

To purchase a pin visit Peterborough Humane Society’s current shelter at 385 Lansdowne Street East or call (705) 745-4722 for more information.

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