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Enjoy Summer With A Pet!
Make this summer unforgettable with a furry companion by your side! Whether you're lounging poolside or exploring the great outdoors, there's a perfect pet waiting to share the season's adventures with you. Find your new best friend today!
A Dedication to Service
What if every homeless animal was free from cruelty, safe from harm, and received specialized care, training and behavioral support? What if every animal had a loving family and resources to thrive? Monadnock Humane Society’s programs and services are designed to do all of this and more, always with our mission at the heart of what we do—to strengthen the animal-human bond by promoting and providing for the well-being of animals.
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1252
Pets Adopted in 2023
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100 %
Monadnock is 100% funded by our community
![A MHS staff member training a dog outdoors.](https://monadnockhumanesociety.org/app/uploads/2022/01/mhs-staff-dog-training-outdoors-385x385.jpg)
![A woman petting a white and black dog in the MHS waiting room.](https://monadnockhumanesociety.org/app/uploads/2022/01/mhs-waiting-room-dog-385x385.jpg)
![A MHS staff member sitting beside a white and gray dog outside.](https://monadnockhumanesociety.org/app/uploads/2022/01/mhs-staff-white-gray-dog-600x605.jpg)
Adopt
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Pet of the Week
Cherry
| Female | Black & White | Domestic Shorthair | 2 Years 2 Months Old | Meow! My name is Cherry, and I’m a 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat with a heart full of adventure and a spirit as strong as the Florida sunshine where I used to live! I’ve had quite a journey to get here. Back in Florida, I spent a lot of time getting to know my foster parent…
Featured Services
Since 1875, Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) has strengthened the well-being of animals and their human companions. We provide education, programs, and services that create a healthier, more compassionate community for all. Our shelter, located in Swanzey, NH cares for an average of over 1600 animals each year, and serves 44 communities in the Monadnock Region and beyond.
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Dog Training
Certified professional dog trainers help owners train their dog from the basics of obedience and manners to agility and rally obedience in a spacious 60’ x 70’ indoor training area.
![A MHS staff holding a white and black dog.](https://monadnockhumanesociety.org/app/uploads/2022/01/pet-boarding-services-630x355.jpg)
Pet Boarding
A beautiful, comfortable and safe facility where trained animal professionals care for pets while owners are away.
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Dog Daycare & Puppy Play School
Our award-winning Dog Daycare gives dogs an opportunity to socialize and play while owners are away for the day. The MHS Puppy Play School offers pups between the ages of eight weeks and four months an opportunity to have plenty of socialization, training and fun while owners are away for the day.
Join the MHS Family
Monadnock Humane Society is always welcoming new members into our community through public events, pet fostering, and other volunteer opportunities. We hope you’ll join us soon.