Monadnock Humane Society’s 150th Anniversary Timeline

150 Years of Compassion: A Timeline of Monadnock Humane Society's Impact

1995

1995

New name: We become Monadnock Humane Society! We continue to serve over 40 cities and towns in the Monadnock region and beyond. 

1997

Interior of the MHS dog training center.

MHS initiates STAR (Socialization & Training for Adoption Readiness) Team, teaching shelter dogs manners and reducing their stress at the shelter. The program offers extra human and humane companionship for the shelter animals while guaranteeing better pets for adopters.

1999

1999

MHS breaks ground for a new building located at 101 West Swanzey Road!

2000

2000

MHS moved into the new building. The building features the Learning and Adoption center, which has both individual and communal living spaces for cats and dogs, the Guinane Training Center, a full veterinary clinic, a Boarding & Daycare space, a retail store, walking trails, and more!

2008

A veterinarian giving a dog a vaccination.

MHS opens its in-house veterinary clinic, providing spaying/neutering of all cats and dogs prior to adoption.

2017

2017

Animal Safety Net program was created to help pets of community members facing temporary challenges, offering free animal care and boarding during times of crisis.