History

1875: The Keene Humane Society is formed to provide assistance to abused and neglected animals, women and children in the Keene area.

1914: The Keene Humane Society grows to provide service for all of Cheshire County and is renamed the Cheshire County Humane Society.

1925: Jennie Powers, a strong advocate for those in need, is the Cheshire County Humane Society's humane agent for over 30 years.

1920s - 1930s: Legislation creates state and federal agencies for the protection of women and children. The Humane Society focuses on advocating for the protection of domestic and farm animals.

1950s: Animal cruelty cases consume much of the 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.

1965: MHS constructs the first modern facility in the state built specifically for animal care and sheltering.

1993: With the support of local veterinarians, MHS spays and neuters most animals prior to adoption.

1994 : With the NH Federation of Humane Organizations, MHS spearheads the regional effort to create the New Hampshire State Spay/Neuter fund.

1997: MHS adopts the mission to create a more humane community.

1999: In September MHS breaks ground on the existing Adoption and Learning Center facility.

2000: MHS reaches a goal of ZERO euthanasia for space or treatable illness.

2005: MHS continues to take in 2,000 animals per year.

2008: MHS opens its in-house veterinary clinic.

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