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Thanks to Clark-Mortenson for a Year of Volunteerism

Thanks to Clark-Mortenson for a Year of Volunteerism
[caption id="attachment_9974" align="alignright" width="300"] Some of our great friends from Clark-Mortenson! Back row: (left to right) John Smith, Kathy Dalzell, Patrice Slanetz, Kerry Putnam and Tom Minkler. Front row: Terri LaCroix, Kerri Cuevas (MHS Volunteer Coordinator) and Julie Reekie[/caption] How do you thank a business for a year's worth of Volunteerism? On Thursday, Dec. 22nd,…
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Nikki’s Story-A Tail of Magic and Love

Nikki’s Story-A Tail of Magic and Love
[caption id="attachment_9643" align="alignright" width="150"] A little dog who needed big help...[/caption] Just a few weeks ago, when a Winchester neighbor came out to his garage, he noticed there was a critter moving around in the corner. At first, he couldn’t make out what it was. A cat? A chipmunk? As he got closer, he could…
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MHS’ Impact: 2016 Annual Meeting Keynote Address

MHS’ Impact: 2016 Annual Meeting Keynote Address
The following address was delivered before a live audience on September 10, 2016 by Kathy Harrington Collinsworth, MHS Executive Director. I want to take a moment to talk about the impact that our Mission has on the well being of people and animals in our region. I have worked in the nonprofit sector for close…
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2017 Calendars On Sale Now!

2017 Calendars On Sale Now!
We’re so excited to be able to offer our 2017 Calendars that we wanted to share the news right away! Here’s the gift that right for any animal lover and for all Monadnock Humane Society fans. Our 2017 Home at Last calendars not only feature the beautiful faces of twelve of the over 1400 animals…
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A Flight for Life: Air Transport Aids Shelter Dogs

A Flight for Life: Air Transport Aids Shelter Dogs
On a recent evening, animal welfare workers from around New England gathered at tiny Keene Dillant-Hopkins airport in Swanzey, NH. Raging thunderstorms had plagued the area all day. They had driven through the stormy weather; now they worried the flight might be delayed. N620CA, the plane they waited for, carried precious cargo. Forty dogs were…
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Paws 4 Celebration and Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony!

TO NOMINATE SOMEONE YOU KNOW FOR COMPASSIONATE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, CLICK HERE. Monadnock Humane Society invites you to our Paws 4 Celebration event and Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 10th in the MHS Guinane Training Center at its Swanzey facility. The party – Paws 4 Celebration – begins at 3:00, and…
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Author Maria Gianferrari book signing to benefit MHS

Author Maria Gianferrari book signing to benefit MHS
Sunday, August 14 from 2-4 p.m. at Toadstool Bookshop on Emerald Street in Keene, NH, author Maria Gianferrari will be signing her wonderful animal-themed children’s books, as a benefit to Monadnock Humane Society.  Formerly a NH resident, Maria’s books have charmed thousands.  She will be donating $1 for every book sold on Sunday, as well…
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Choose to be Nice to Animals Tee Shirts show your support for MHS!

Choose to be Nice to Animals Tee Shirts show your support for MHS!
We love these tee shirts! Join the movement to spread Nice-ness through the world. Choose to be Nice to Animals is a choice we make every day. When you purchase any Choose to be Nice to Animals product (tee-shirt, hats, mugs, and more) by using our link–  www.choosetobenice.com/MHS/ref/8    –Monadnock Humane Society receives 25% of…
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Monadnock Humane Society has a New Executive Director!

Monadnock Humane Society has a New Executive Director!
We are happy to announce the appointment of Kathy Harrington as our new Executive Director.  Kathy will succeed Joe Olsen, who has been serving as the MHS transition leader since January of 2015 to present. Kathy’s appointment follows an extensive nation-wide 3-month search led by a committee of six, and will be effective in September,…
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