Dairy Is Scary message at Concord Trunk-Or-Treat

Posted on by Joan OBrien in In the News

Trunk-or-Treat in downdown Concord, NH attracts thousands of trick-or-treaters, so NHARL rented a spot and delivered an unequivocal “Dairy Is Scary” message to kids and adults alike.

Our trunk included a TV that played the following 1-minute video of sad scenes on dairy farms.

Children are drawn to screens, so the video captured their attention.
We got their attention...
...but we also gave them a delicious dairy-free alternative!
We handed out more than 1,500 pieces of plant-based chocolate — with an important message securely attached!
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People are shocked to learn that dairy calves are taken from their mothers soon after birth.

Nobody got mad at us.

Au contraire. Parents thanked us for providing a dairy-free option for their lactose-intolerant children.

Good thing NHARL was there to expose the truth about dairy, because Hood was giving out milk stolen from cows!
Every child and adult who visited our trunk learned that we can enjoy delicious chocolate without harming cows!

For the cost of a piece of candy and a business card, Concord’s Trunk-or-Treat event offered a wonderful opportunity to share a message of compassion for animals with a wide audience.

* Footnote The web address on the card goes to MILK a Short Film from a Mother’s Perspective

Sun., Oct 25, 2026 – Vegan Meetup

Posted on by Joan OBrien in Events (Passed)

We’ve heard rave reviews about the vegan menu at Ore Nell’s BBQ, so we’re heading to Kittery to try it for ourselves!

Check out the menu on the flyer below!

Join us Sunday, October 25, at 12:30 pm for an adventurous vegan meetup at Ore Nell’s BBQ, 2 Badgers Island West, Kittery, ME.

Please RSVP by sending email to info@nhanimalrights.org.

Heads-up: Ore Nell’s is *not* a vegan restaurant — far from it! But we want to show our support for their vegan offerings. We’ll do our best to focus on the delicious plant-based food and avoid the sights and smells of animal-based dishes, though we can’t promise that will be easy.

Everyone is welcome, vegan or not! Just come ready to enjoy some delicious plant-based food and good company.

Inspiring Dog Lovers to Care About All Animals

Posted on by Joan OBrien in In the News

On October 3, NHARL had a booth at the Pope Memorial Walk for the Animals, where we encouraged dog lovers to have compassion for all animals — even those we’ve been taught to see as food. 

1-Minute Tear-Jerker Video

To help visitors make the connection between the meat on their plates and the animals it came from — animals who share many of the same wonderful qualities as the dogs we love — we shared a short video that we created for an earlier event.

As a reward for watching the video, we gave out cans of vegan cold brew coffee from RISE Brewing Co.

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For the pups, we had Greenies, which we purchased by mistake, thinking they were Whimzees.

Unfortunately, Greenies are not vegan, whereas Whimzees are. Visitors to our booth also received a bag of literature, including a copy of Is a Vegan Diet Rights for Your Dog?

Thank you to our volunteers and everyone who stopped by to learn about why all animals deserve our compassion!

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 — Pope Memorial Walk for the Animals

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NHARL will have table at The Pope Memorial Walk for the Animals.

Saturday, October 3
8:30 am – 12 pm
Northeast Delta Dental
1 Delta Dr, Concord, NH

Our topic for the day will be Inspiring Dog Lovers to Care About All Animals, which we’ve presented at other shelter fundraisers with good results.

We could use some volunteers to help out in our tent. Drop us an email at info@nhanimalrights.org if you are interested in helping.

Thu-Sat., Jun 25-27, 2026 – Concord Market Days Festival!

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Concord’s Market Days Festival is our biggest outreach event of the year and always a lot of fun.

The 3-day event starts Thu., June 25 and ends Sat., June 27, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm each day. We could use your help with handing out treats and literature and talking to visitors. You will receive training beforehand to prepare you for talking to people about animals.

You can walk around and enjoy the festival before or after your shift. Bring along your family and friends!

Sign up

Promoting Safe Mosquito Control at Portsmouth Market Square Day

Posted on by Joan OBrien in In the News

Promoting Safe Mosquito Control

At Portsmouth Market Square Day 2026, NHARL partnered with Voices of Wildlife in NH to promote environmentally safe mosquito control.

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Test Your Mosquito IQ

True or False? Drinking beer attracts mosquitoes. 

We like to include some fun questions to take the sting off (pun intended) the serious ones.

Educate Your Neighbors

Seen a yard sign promoting a mosquito spraying company? Just text the address to us at 781-281-8174 and we’ll mail a polite postcard from NH Animal Rights League explaining the dangers of mosquito spraying and offering the homeowner nature-friendly alternatives. Your name will not be mentioned!

Thank you!

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers, festival organizers, and everyone who stopped by to learn about safe mosquito control!

Sat., Jun 6, 2026 – Mutt Strutt

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Once again, NHARL will have a tent at Mutt Strutt an annual fundraiser hosted by our friends at the Manchester Animal Shelter.

The event is Sat., June 6 from 10 am to 2 pm at Livingston Park in Manchester and includes a one-mile walk around Dorrs Pond for eventgoers and their pooches.

Volunteers warmly welcomed! You can help for a couple hours or stay for the whole event. Email info@nhanimalrights.org.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 – Vegan Meetup

Posted on by Joan OBrien in Events (Passed)

Got the mid-winter blues? Join us for a change of scenery Saturday, Feb 28 at 12:00 pm at Veggie Life — a fully vegan restaurant in the charming seacoast town of Wells, Maine (1732 N Berwick Rd.).

Yes, it’s a bit of a drive, but look at this food…

Veggie Life is just minutes from the coast, so why not get some sea air with a winter beach walk — work up an appetite or walk off your lunch!

Also close by is The Center for Wildlife (375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick). Their Nature Center and outdoor Ambassador Village is open 10-4. Tickets are $10.

Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be vegan to join! (Note: This is a pay-for-your-own-meal event.)

Drop us an email (info@nhanimalrights.org) if you plan to attend, so we can tell the restaurant how many to expect.