Monadnock Humane Society’s 150th Anniversary Timeline
150 Years of Compassion: A Timeline of Monadnock Humane Society's Impact
The Keene Humane Society was formed after Jennie B. Powers noticed the abuse and neglect animals were suffering as she was tending to women and children in the Keene area.
The Keene Humane Society grows to provide service for all of Cheshire County and is renamed the Cheshire County Humane Society.
Legislation creates state and federal agencies for the protection of women and children. The Cheshire County Humane Society focuses on advocating for the protection of domestic and farm animals.
Jennie B. Powers hits 30 years of advocating for those in need as the Cheshire County Humane Society’s humane agent.
Animal cruelty cases consume much of the Cheshire County Humane Society’s resources and time. However, pet overpopulation becomes a serious problem, with ever increasing numbers of dogs and cats being left by the county’s road sides.
Jennie B. Powers Memorial Shelter was opened by the Cheshire County Humane Society on almost 250 acres of mostly donated land in Swanzey, NH.