By Scott Arnold

There’s $1,500 up for grabs Friday, and the best part is that winning the Early Bird doesn’t take you out of the running for the even bigger prizes still to come.

The Peterborough Humane Society’s fall 50/50 Lottery is already off to a great start, and there’s an extra reason to get your tickets in now.

The first Miskin Law Early Bird Draw takes place Friday, October 9th, with $1,500 going to one lucky winner.

And if you’re thinking that winning Friday means your PHS 50/50 journey is over, think again.

If your name is drawn for the $1,500 Early Bird, you remain eligible for the second Early Bird Draw, which will be worth $2,000 on Friday, October 23rd, as well as the grand prize draw on Friday, November 6th.

In other words, one ticket could potentially put you in the running to win all three.

Friday's $1,500 Early Bird

Tickets for Friday’s Early Bird Draw will be available until 3pm.

The draw will take place at approximately 3:30pm, when the winner will be selected and PHS will make the call to deliver the good news.

Miskin Law is the official Early Bird sponsor this year, making Friday’s prize possible while also supporting the second Early Bird Draw later this month.

“Because of them, we’ve got $1,500 to give away this Friday and another $2,000 in two weeks’ time,” said Kevin MacKenzie, Director of Fund Development at PHS.

So if you want your name in the running for Friday’s prize, you have until 3pm to get your tickets.

And remember, those tickets don't disappear after the Early Bird.

The Jackpot Is Already Climbing

While Friday’s draw is the immediate focus, the main PHS 50/50 is continuing to grow.

MacKenzie says the lottery is currently ahead of pace compared to last spring, when the PHS 50/50 set a record with a $137,510 jackpot and awarded $68,755 to its winner.

“So if we continue to stay ahead, we might beat that 137k that the 50/50 got up to,” MacKenzie said.

That would mean another potentially massive jackpot for one lucky winner while providing critically needed funding for the Humane Society.

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Every Ticket Helps an Animal in Need

The excitement surrounding the prizes is only one part of the story.

The Peterborough Humane Society does not receive government funding, meaning community support is essential to keeping the organization operating and caring for the animals that come through its doors.

“It’s really critically needed funding,” MacKenzie said. “We don’t receive any government funding.”

That funding helps make sure animals leaving PHS for their forever homes are healthy and ready for the next chapter of their lives.

“They’ve all been either spayed or neutered,” MacKenzie explained. “We want to make sure that we are supporting responsible pet ownership.”

It is part of the broader work being done at PHS every day, where animals receive the care they need before finding their forever homes.

And with the Humane Society busy from the moment its doors open, that support is needed.

How to Get Your Tickets

If this is your first time hearing about the PHS 50/50, there’s still plenty of time to get involved.

Tickets can be purchased online at PHS5050.ca, or with cash in person at the Peterborough Humane Society or Miskin Law.

The PHS 50/50 Lottery is open to players across Ontario and runs until Friday, November 6th.

The two Early Bird draws are just the beginning, with the $1,500 prize Friday, October 9th, the $2,000 prize Friday, October 23rd and the main 50/50 draw taking place Friday, November 6th.

And if your phone rings on Friday afternoon, it might just be PHS calling with some very good news.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

By Scott Arnold

The jackpot is exciting, but every ticket purchased is also helping provide food, medicine, care and a second chance to animals who need the Peterborough Humane Society most.

The Peterborough Humane Society’s 50/50 Lottery is back, and after the community helped push the jackpot to a record $137,510 last spring, there’s plenty of reason to get excited about this fall’s draw.

But while one lucky person could walk away with a life-changing amount of money, there’s another side of the lottery that matters just as much.

Every ticket helps the Peterborough Humane Society continue caring for animals in need and supporting pets and people throughout the community.

The sixth PHS 50/50 Lottery officially launched Thursday, October 1st and runs until Friday, November 6th.

Every animal at the Peterborough Humane Society deserves the chance to find a loving forever home, with community support helping make that possible. — From shelter and medical care to finding forever homes, there are plenty of costs that come with giving animals a second chance. (photo by scott arnold)

A Big Jackpot Could Be Coming

Of course, there is still the fun part.

Last spring's PHS 50/50 grew to a record $137,510, with the lucky winner taking home $68,755.

“It’s a fun phone call to call someone and tell them they’ve won almost $69,000,” said Kevin MacKenzie, Director of Fund Development at PHS.

That record has now set the bar for the fall lottery.

And there are multiple chances to win along the way.

Miskin Law is back as the sponsor of the two Early Bird Draws, with $1,500 up for grabs on Friday, October 9th and $2,000 up for grabs on Friday, October 23rd.

Every ticket purchased before an Early Bird deadline is also entered into the main 50/50 draw.

The lottery also includes the return of the Marlin Travel & Transat Ruffle, giving one lucky winner a $5,000 travel voucher. Tickets for the Ruffle start at $10.

The grand prize and Marlin Travel & Transat Ruffle draws will take place Friday, November 6th after 1pm.

The Peterborough Humane Society can have about 130 animals in its care at any given time, all waiting for their next chapter. — The community’s support helps make sure animals at the Peterborough Humane Society continue to receive the care they deserve. (photo by scott arnold)

There's Also a New Way to Never Miss a Draw

Since the PHS 50/50 happens multiple times a year, the Humane Society has introduced a new membership option this fall.

When purchasing tickets, supporters can choose to become a Member and have the same ticket package automatically purchased for future PHS 50/50 Lotteries.

Members will receive a reminder before each new lottery begins and can cancel at any time.

It’s designed to make supporting the Humane Society a little easier for people who don't want to realize after the fact that they've forgotten to buy their tickets.

Support from the community helps PHS care for animals in need while also providing programs that help pets and people across Peterborough and area. — Every animal at the Peterborough Humane Society deserves the chance to find a loving forever home, with community support helping make that possible. (photo by scott arnold)

The Community Is What Keeps PHS Going

Perhaps the most important thing to understand about the lottery is where that money comes from and why it matters.

The Peterborough Humane Society does not receive government funding to keep its doors open.

“The community is why we are here,” MacKenzie said. “There is no government funding involved with keeping the lights on here at PHS. So we are only here because of the generosity of the community.”

That generosity helps support the animals currently in the Humane Society's care, but it also allows PHS to provide programs and services throughout Peterborough and area.

“At any given point about 130 animals that are here being loved, nurtured, cared for, food, medicine,” MacKenzie said.

Those animals need food, medicine, shelter and plenty of love and care while the staff work to get them ready for their forever homes.

And the work of the Humane Society extends far beyond the animals living inside its facility.

Programs like the PHS Pet Pantry provide food and pet supplies to people in the community who may need some extra help caring for their animals.

“A few times a year we set up around town and we give out food and pet accessories to people that might need a little extra help at that time,” MacKenzie said.

That means buying a 50/50 ticket isn't simply a chance to win. It's one of the ways people can help make sure the Humane Society can continue doing all of that work.

“There’s a number of different ways that you are supporting PHS and supporting the community by getting your PHS lottery tickets,” MacKenzie said.

So yes, there is a jackpot.

There are Early Bird prizes.

There is a $5,000 travel prize.

But underneath all of that is something much bigger: a community coming together to help animals who have nowhere else to turn.

And if you happen to win big along the way, that's pretty great too.

The Fall 2026 PHS 50/50 Lottery is open to players across Ontario, with tickets available online at PHS5050.ca or with cash in person at the Peterborough Humane Society or Miskin Law.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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By Scott Arnold

There’s $1,500 up for grabs Friday, and the best part is that winning the Early Bird doesn’t take you out of the running for the even bigger prizes still to come.

The Peterborough Humane Society’s fall 50/50 Lottery is already off to a great start, and there’s an extra reason to get your tickets in now.

The first Miskin Law Early Bird Draw takes place Friday, October 9th, with $1,500 going to one lucky winner.

And if you’re thinking that winning Friday means your PHS 50/50 journey is over, think again.

If your name is drawn for the $1,500 Early Bird, you remain eligible for the second Early Bird Draw, which will be worth $2,000 on Friday, October 23rd, as well as the grand prize draw on Friday, November 6th.

In other words, one ticket could potentially put you in the running to win all three.

Friday's $1,500 Early Bird

Tickets for Friday’s Early Bird Draw will be available until 3pm.

The draw will take place at approximately 3:30pm, when the winner will be selected and PHS will make the call to deliver the good news.

Miskin Law is the official Early Bird sponsor this year, making Friday’s prize possible while also supporting the second Early Bird Draw later this month.

“Because of them, we’ve got $1,500 to give away this Friday and another $2,000 in two weeks’ time,” said Kevin MacKenzie, Director of Fund Development at PHS.

So if you want your name in the running for Friday’s prize, you have until 3pm to get your tickets.

And remember, those tickets don't disappear after the Early Bird.

The Jackpot Is Already Climbing

While Friday’s draw is the immediate focus, the main PHS 50/50 is continuing to grow.

MacKenzie says the lottery is currently ahead of pace compared to last spring, when the PHS 50/50 set a record with a $137,510 jackpot and awarded $68,755 to its winner.

“So if we continue to stay ahead, we might beat that 137k that the 50/50 got up to,” MacKenzie said.

That would mean another potentially massive jackpot for one lucky winner while providing critically needed funding for the Humane Society.

Every Ticket Helps an Animal in Need

The excitement surrounding the prizes is only one part of the story.

The Peterborough Humane Society does not receive government funding, meaning community support is essential to keeping the organization operating and caring for the animals that come through its doors.

“It’s really critically needed funding,” MacKenzie said. “We don’t receive any government funding.”

That funding helps make sure animals leaving PHS for their forever homes are healthy and ready for the next chapter of their lives.

“They’ve all been either spayed or neutered,” MacKenzie explained. “We want to make sure that we are supporting responsible pet ownership.”

It is part of the broader work being done at PHS every day, where animals receive the care they need before finding their forever homes.

And with the Humane Society busy from the moment its doors open, that support is needed.

How to Get Your Tickets

If this is your first time hearing about the PHS 50/50, there’s still plenty of time to get involved.

Tickets can be purchased online at PHS5050.ca, or with cash in person at the Peterborough Humane Society or Miskin Law.

The PHS 50/50 Lottery is open to players across Ontario and runs until Friday, November 6th.

The two Early Bird draws are just the beginning, with the $1,500 prize Friday, October 9th, the $2,000 prize Friday, October 23rd and the main 50/50 draw taking place Friday, November 6th.

And if your phone rings on Friday afternoon, it might just be PHS calling with some very good news.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

By Scott Arnold

The jackpot is exciting, but every ticket purchased is also helping provide food, medicine, care and a second chance to animals who need the Peterborough Humane Society most.

The Peterborough Humane Society’s 50/50 Lottery is back, and after the community helped push the jackpot to a record $137,510 last spring, there’s plenty of reason to get excited about this fall’s draw.

But while one lucky person could walk away with a life-changing amount of money, there’s another side of the lottery that matters just as much.

Every ticket helps the Peterborough Humane Society continue caring for animals in need and supporting pets and people throughout the community.

The sixth PHS 50/50 Lottery officially launched Thursday, October 1st and runs until Friday, November 6th.

A Big Jackpot Could Be Coming

Of course, there is still the fun part.

Last spring's PHS 50/50 grew to a record $137,510, with the lucky winner taking home $68,755.

“It’s a fun phone call to call someone and tell them they’ve won almost $69,000,” said Kevin MacKenzie, Director of Fund Development at PHS.

That record has now set the bar for the fall lottery.

And there are multiple chances to win along the way.

Miskin Law is back as the sponsor of the two Early Bird Draws, with $1,500 up for grabs on Friday, October 9th and $2,000 up for grabs on Friday, October 23rd.

Every ticket purchased before an Early Bird deadline is also entered into the main 50/50 draw.

The lottery also includes the return of the Marlin Travel & Transat Ruffle, giving one lucky winner a $5,000 travel voucher. Tickets for the Ruffle start at $10.

The grand prize and Marlin Travel & Transat Ruffle draws will take place Friday, November 6th after 1pm.

There's Also a New Way to Never Miss a Draw

Since the PHS 50/50 happens multiple times a year, the Humane Society has introduced a new membership option this fall.

When purchasing tickets, supporters can choose to become a Member and have the same ticket package automatically purchased for future PHS 50/50 Lotteries.

Members will receive a reminder before each new lottery begins and can cancel at any time.

It’s designed to make supporting the Humane Society a little easier for people who don't want to realize after the fact that they've forgotten to buy their tickets.

The Community Is What Keeps PHS Going

Perhaps the most important thing to understand about the lottery is where that money comes from and why it matters.

The Peterborough Humane Society does not receive government funding to keep its doors open.

“The community is why we are here,” MacKenzie said. “There is no government funding involved with keeping the lights on here at PHS. So we are only here because of the generosity of the community.”

That generosity helps support the animals currently in the Humane Society's care, but it also allows PHS to provide programs and services throughout Peterborough and area.

“At any given point about 130 animals that are here being loved, nurtured, cared for, food, medicine,” MacKenzie said.

Those animals need food, medicine, shelter and plenty of love and care while the staff work to get them ready for their forever homes.

And the work of the Humane Society extends far beyond the animals living inside its facility.

Programs like the PHS Pet Pantry provide food and pet supplies to people in the community who may need some extra help caring for their animals.

“A few times a year we set up around town and we give out food and pet accessories to people that might need a little extra help at that time,” MacKenzie said.

That means buying a 50/50 ticket isn't simply a chance to win. It's one of the ways people can help make sure the Humane Society can continue doing all of that work.

“There’s a number of different ways that you are supporting PHS and supporting the community by getting your PHS lottery tickets,” MacKenzie said.

So yes, there is a jackpot.

There are Early Bird prizes.

There is a $5,000 travel prize.

But underneath all of that is something much bigger: a community coming together to help animals who have nowhere else to turn.

And if you happen to win big along the way, that's pretty great too.

The Fall 2026 PHS 50/50 Lottery is open to players across Ontario, with tickets available online at PHS5050.ca or with cash in person at the Peterborough Humane Society or Miskin Law.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.

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