An article by Boston Globe reporter Jonathan Saltzman about the Puppy Palace in Manchester and its owner, Praveen Tipirneni, hit the press this morning.
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It’s that time of year — time for our annual summer outing, postponed from August! Join us Saturday, September 7, 12:00 to 3:00, on picturesque Four Tree Island in Portsmouth for a vegan cookout.
Please sign up in advance, so we can have enough delicious food for everyone!
If you were signed up for the Aug. 10 Summer Outing, you’re automatically signed up for the Sept. 7 outing, unless you told us otherwise.
If you plan to be at the Sept. 7 event, you’re all set!
If you won’t be there Sept. 7, please click Sign Up; then click Change my sign up (top of page) and remove your name to prevent food waste. Alternatively, just send us a regrets email at info@nhanimalrights.org.
Thank you for helping us have an accurate count!
Our theme for this year’s event will be the impact of ocean plastic, ghost nets, and other marine debris on aquatic life.
We have an activity planned that requires a bag, so bring an old T-shirt and we’ll turn it into a reusable bag in minutes! A perfect use for an old animal rights shirt. (We will have some extra T-shirts.)
The event menu will include burgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, potato salad, chips, and desserts. All vegan, of course!
We will also have a zero-waste drink station with water, lemonade, and iced tea.
Don’t forget to enjoy the snow cone machine. Great for kids of all ages!
Feel free to bring your own lunch and beverages (no alcohol allowed) if you desire something different.
This is a free event but donations to NHARL are welcome. The New Hampshire Animal Rights League works for the fair treatment of all animals, in New Hampshire and beyond. We are a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization, working on behalf of animals since 1977.
We set up shop at the Milford Wildflower Festival on May 24 to gather signatures for our Letter to Hold Market Basket Accountable for Destroying Nesting Birds.
Not wanting baby birds to be run over is a bipartisan issue, and support for the blackbirds was overwhelming. Almost everyone agreed with the campaign, and we gathered more than 150 signatures in addition to those collected online.
While the blackbirds were our focus, we also promoted our other wildlife protection programs at the festival:
In promoting our wildlife programs, we had help from some whimsical paper mache animals made of “found objects” (i.e., trash), including a red-wing blackbird named Harrison.
Thank you to the Wildflower Festival organizers for inviting us, and to everyone who stopped by to sign our letter!
The world is losing nature at a remarkable pace, and New Hampshire is no exception. The crisis spares no creature — mammals, fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and even the tiniest invertebrates are disappearing.
Contributing to the loss of species is widespread pesticide use. Yet companies promising to rid your yard of mosquitos are popping up everywhere.
Homeowners may be told that the mosquito treatment is “organic” or “natural,” but substances found in nature can still be toxic to bees, fireflies, dragonflies, butterflies, and many other insects.
Often the active ingredient in “organic” mosquito treatments is pyrethins, a byproduct of the Chrysanthemum flower. This may sound harmless, but in high concentrations pyrethin is toxic and will kills insects on contact.
Bees are particulary sensitive to pyrethrin, with lethal doses as low as 0.02 micrograms. Because of this sensitivity and the decline in pollinators, applicators are advised to apply pyrethrins at night when bees are not active.
(Note: Some mosquito control companies do offer a truly safe option, typically a garlic-based repellent; however, this approach is generally mentioned down the list and therefore probably less popular.)
Here are some simple, inexpensive options for dealing with mosquitos:
Send us the address(es), and we will 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!
Dessert or breakfast, you decide! Cashew cream, fresh bananas and cinnamon oats all come together to make this dish absolutely fantastic! Cashew cream is often considered better than milk for several reasons. It’s naturally creamy without the need for additives, it’s versatile in cooking and baking, it’s free from lactose and cholesterol and it doesn’t contribute to the needless suffering of dairy cows.
Who loves a good breakfast? Sheet pancakes are quicker and easier than traditional ones, with endless and fun topping options for all ages. Enjoy this vegan breakfast and know that choosing to eat vegan helps prevent the suffering and exploitation of animals in the food industry.
If you love Spanish rice, you will adore this dish. Fiesta Rice and Black Beans can be eaten hot or cold and it’s simple to make. When you choose plant-based meals, you help prevent the pain and suffering experienced by farm animals. Your compassionate choice makes a significant difference.
This perfect summer dish is ready in under 30 minutes. BBQ cauliflower and tangy avocado slaw, top cilantro lime quinoa, creating a burst of flavors in every plant filled bite. Eating plant-based not only benefits your health but also saves countless animals, promoting a kinder, more compassionate world.
BBQ Cauliflower Bites Bowl
