diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b37d1c5..48ac597 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This is a buddy memory allocator that might be suitable for use in applications
 - 100% line and branch test coverage
 - Supports 32-bit and 64-bit platforms
 - Endian-agnostic, works on both LE and BE
-- Compiles with GCC, Clang and MSVC
+- Compiles with GCC, Clang, MSVC and Pelles C
 
 ## Usage
 
diff --git a/buddy_alloc.h b/buddy_alloc.h
index 1e827ce..b42c4c4 100644
--- a/buddy_alloc.h
+++ b/buddy_alloc.h
@@ -187,6 +187,17 @@ typedef signed long ssize_t;
 #define _SSIZE_T_DEFINED
 #endif
 
+/* Support compiling with Pelles C */
+#if defined(__POCC__) && defined(__POCC_TARGET__)
+#if __POCC_TARGET__ == 3
+typedef signed long long ssize_t;
+#elif __POCC_TARGET__ == 1
+typedef signed long ssize_t;
+#else
+#error Uknown POCC target
+#endif
+#endif
+
 #ifndef BUDDY_PRINTF
 #define BUDDY_PRINTF printf
 #endif