History
In 1887, a group of animal lovers in Windham County formed The Brattleboro Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Mrs. Jennie B. Powers served as humane agent for both Windham County, VT and Cheshire County, NH. Armed with the powers of a deputy sheriff, Jennie worked tirelessly in defense of animals. She once jumped from a window in her Brattleboro home to stop a man from beating his horses. At the freight yards, she monitored the loading of cattle, inspecting them on the cars. At her own expense, she once fought in a court case against a man charged with starving his horse. In 1968, the organization gained 501(c)3 status under the new name, Windham County Humane Society (WCHS). In the early 1980's, WCHS was run out of an office in downtown Brattleboro, with no housing available for animals. From 1989 to 1991, offices were rented at Linda and Henry Hellus' farm. In 1992, the Humane Society moved to a group of cottages
Specialties
Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of animals and enhance the relationship between individuals and pets through adoption, education, advocacy, compassion, and promotion of animal welfare.