| The Quincy Humane Society
is one of the oldest humane organizations in the country. Organized
in 1880 as the Quincy Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
the primary concern of the organization, “was doing good work, if quiet
and modest work, keeping the welfare of the city’s animals.” Just two years
later in 1883 our founding civic leaders changed the name to the Quincy
Humane Society. The Quincy Humane Society’s philosophy has always been
“Improving the quality of life in Quincy for pets and their people.”
The first known office in 1896 was located at 411 Hampshire, which was occupied by the A.H. Whitney Organ Company. Some of the first duties of the board officers was to “actively look after the comfort of dumb animals and to see that the fountains in Washington Park were properly taken care of and fresh water was always plentiful.” In 1937 the Hampshire property was sold to Una and William McDonald (McDonald Stove Co.)   The Quincy Humane Society not only helped implement and strengthen their mission and philosophies throughout history, but also has remained a key player in the well being of all the animals in Quincy and the Tri-States. Even today, the society is challenged with “day-to-day situations” where an animal is not wanted or loved for many reasons. It is our promise to the public, the Quincy Humane Society will work faithfully to build a strong community by reducing neglect, abuse, and exploitation of animals. Upholding that promise today, the Humane Society offers the following comprehensive range of services and programs: |