MHRHS History

We have been serving the community since 1887 by providing care for animals in need of shelter. We invite you to take a few moments to page through our site to learn more about our services. It is through your very generous support that we have been able to provide quality care for the animals of Albany, Rensselaer and other counties.

Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society offers such diverse services as finding homes for animals, providing shelter for lost animals, offering assistance to owners of lost animals and microchipping. In addition, MHRHS sponsors various community education and outreach programs throughout the year. Our field services include rescue and care of injured or distressed animals, investigation of reports of animal abuse and neglect, and enforcement of Agriculture & Markets laws. In addition to its on-site and field personnel, MHRHS is assisted by a team of volunteers who help to support and maintain the health of animals residing at the shelter and participate in various fundraising and community activities.

MHRHS Mission Statement

To improve the lives of homeless and abused animals through sheltering, adoption, education and advocacy, as well as the prevention of animal cruelty.

Vision

We envision a community in which it is unacceptable to neglect, abuse or abandon animals; in which homeless animals will be given refuge in an appropriate facility; and that ensures every adoptable animal finds a home.

Values

Compassion:	We foster a kind and gentle environment for animals and people.
Advocacy:	We create community partnerships to educate, protect and prevent cruelty to animals.
Respect:	We acknowledge and value each person's contribution to our organization.
Excellence:	We cultivate organizational quality and innovation.
Stewardship:	We are accountable for all resources entrusted to us to ensure our future.

MHRHS Goals

To spay/neuter all animals adopted from MHRHS
To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals
To maintain sanitary and homelike quarters for homeless animals
To prioritize the adoption of animals left in our care
To maintain contacts with nursing homes and hospitals for regular pet visits to cheer patients and the elderly
To provide guided tours of the shelter for primary grade students to assist in their education in the humane treatment of animals
To maintain all physical properties in an up-to-date manner
To provide all services on a not-for-profit basis
To serve the counties of Albany and Rensselaer and other communities
To provide continued leadership in state legislation for the humane treatment of animals
To assist municipalities in the discharge of their legal responsibilities
To provide veterinary care while animals are entrusted to us
To provide humane education so our children will have increased concern for the humane treatment and protection of all animals