The Conway Area Humane Society

Conway Area Humane Society is a community of volunteers, staff, and supporters dedicated to promoting animal welfare through rescue, adoption, and education.

Opening Our Doors
The Conway Area Humane Society (CAHS) opened its doors in June of 2003 thanks to the tireless work of supportive community members. The formation of CAHS required a capital fundraising campaign. Letter writing, coin donation canister creation, and potential donor meetings ensued. CAHS’ first phase of opening introduced the Judy and Scott Paul Cat Adoption Center to our community. From 2003-2004, two additional buildings were erected – our beloved dog facility and learning center. After the shelter’s initial phase of opening, CAHS partnered with the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire to gain stability while continuing to do our important work. This affiliation lasted from 2009 until December of 2012, when the shelter resumed the name Conway Area Humane Society.

Community Pet-tential
Since its inception, CAHS aims to be a pivotal part of the community. The nature of our most recent building renovations in 2018 and 2019 demonstrates this fact. Construction of the Ham Foundation Wing provided staff offices and a community conference room, as well as a large space designed to be a dog playroom and education area. The Community Events Enrichment Room granted additional space for community collaboration. These new spaces provide CAHS with increased ability to foster partnerships, brainstorm creative programming ideas, assess and plan for specific community needs and more.