Kindness Was on the Menu at Our Thanksgiving Potluck

Posted on by NHARL in In the News

Our 2025 Annual Meeting and Thanksgiving Potluck was a joyful gathering that brought together both longtime friends and new faces in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event and for your delicious contributions to the potluck!

We also thank FrizzHome Gardens for donating the fall flowers!

Door Prizes!

Along with good food and good company, some lucky guests also took home one of the fantastic door prizes!

P.S. In case you didn’t get a chance to jot down the Vegan Glop recipe, here it is: 😉

Wed., Oct 29, 2025 – Horror Movie Challenge

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Event Canceled Due to Family Emergency

We regret to inform you that this event has been canceled due to a family emergency. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Ticketholders will be refunded. We hope to hold the event again in the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@nhanimalrights.org.

Take Your Halloween to the Next Level!

Join us October 29 at Chunky’s Cinema Pub in Manchester for a real-life horror story!

Discover the hidden truth about the treatment of animals in the award-winning Dominion narrated by Joaquin Phoenix.

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Doors open at 5:45 pm — arrive early to get settled before the film begins at 6:30 pm.

Stay through the finale for your chance to win the Grand Prize: a White Mountains Getaway! More prizes along the way for those who hang tough!

🍺 Admission includes one free drink ticket.

🍔🍿 Come hungry! Order from Chunky’s full menu*, delivered to your seat! (Food purchases not included in ticket price.)

Already convinced? Bring a friend whose eyes need opening.

* Chunky’s plant-based options include a Beyond Burger and a Pretzel & Hummus Plate

Driving Home the “Dairy Is Scary” Message at the Howl-O-Ween 5K

Posted on by NHARL in In the News

On October 18, 2025, the NH Animal Rights League once again took part in the Animal Rescue League of NH’s annual Howl-O-Ween 5K, revisiting the Dairy Is Scary message — just in time for Halloween!

Playing the role of a calf taken from her mother, Bella the Dog stayed in character, maintaining a mournful expression. (Bella was, of course, given a chance to get out and walk — she just preferred to ride.)

NHARL was the 2nd place fundraiser — Again!

Thanks to your donations, once again Team NHARL earned 2nd place in the list of Top Team Fundraisers, raising more than $1,300 for the shelter!

Team Captain Liz was joined by Jessica and Sam; Steve, Amy, Amelia, and Sunny the Dog; Joan; and Bella the Dog.

Our signs:

MOTHER COW: “Please don’t take my baby away!”
BABY CALF: “I want to stay with my mom and nurse.”
DAIRY FARMER: “I have to take the baby away so I can sell the mother’s milk.”

Our table was strategically positioned near the starting line, so runners waiting for the race to begin had a good look at our posters.

“I didn’t know that.” “I had no idea.” Nearly everyone we spoke with was shocked to learn these scary facts about the dairy industry.

Dairy-Free Chocolate to the rescue!

Eventgoers who were saddened to learn how scary dairy is were treated to a delicious alternative — dairy-free chocolate peanut butter cups and coconut bars from UNREAL.

Thank you!

Thank you to the NHARL runners and walkers, to those who donated, and to everyone who stopped by our table!

Have a happy and cruelty-free Halloween!

A Feast of Compassion on Four Tree Island

Posted on by NHARL in In the News

Once again, the NH Animal Rights League’s annual summer outing, held September 6, 2025 at Four Tree Island, Portsmouth, was a big success.

We’re so grateful to our guests for bringing such delicious dishes to share. Also, special thanks to our wonderful volunteers — Carole, Dave, Kris, and Lyn — whose hard work setting up, tending the grill, and keeping things running smoothly made the event a success.

Old and new Friends

The summer outing is an opportunity for people who care about animals to connect with like-minded individuals. We were delighted to see so many new and old friends! 

Ocean Plastic Harms Aquatic Life

Our theme for the event was, once again, the impact of ocean plastic on aquatic life. Guests were invited to participate in an Ocean Plastic Scavenger Hunt, while learning about how plastic trash and abandoned fishing nets/gear have turned the oceans into mine fields for animals such as turtles, dolphins, whales, and seabirds.

Thank you to everyone who participated — you cleaned up the island!

At the end of the scavenger hunt, the collected trash was weighed to determine the winner.

The most unusual find was not actually plastic, but something more silky…

Missing a thong? Contact Steve.

Thank you!

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us, brought such tasty dishes, and pitched in with donations. We couldn’t do this work for animals without your support. Rest up and we’ll see you next year!

Sun, Aug 24, 2025 – Vegan Meetup

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NHARL will have our next vegan meetup on Sunday, August 24 at Bonfire Coffee Bar (58 High Street) in Somersworth, NH. 

Bonfire is a new business, offering a welcoming space and strong focus on vegan-friendly options, including plant-based milks and locally made vegan baked goods.

Drop by any time between 10:00 and 2:00 to indulge and visit with old and new friends!

Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be vegan to come along. Just keep in mind that we’ll be enjoying delicious plant-based foods together!

Encouraging Dog Lovers to Have Compassion for All Animals

Posted on by NHARL in In the News

On August 23, 2025, NHARL had a booth at the first-ever Bark in the Park Festival held at Rollins Park in Concord, NH, where we encouraged dog lovers to have compassion for all animals — even those we’ve been taught to see as food.

Winner of the Ninja Blast!

Thank you to everyone who joined our mailing list and was entered to win the Ninja Blast + The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan. Our lucky winner is Prashanthi Divakar!

Spin & learn About Farmed Animals

We invited eventgoers to test their knowledge of the animals on our plates by spinning the wheel and answering questions that revealed the capabilities of cows, pigs, chickens, lambs, fish, and lobsters.

After spinning the wheel, kids answered a question about the animal they landed on, using the sheets below. Click for a close-up.

1-Minute Heart-Tugging Video

To help visitors connect the meat on their plates to the animals it came from — animals who share all the wonderful qualities of dogs — we created this short video.

The reward for watching? An ice-cold can of our signature drink — RISE oat milk cold-brew coffee.

Vegan Dog Treats!

Dogs who stopped by to say hi were offered plant-based V-dog wigglebiscuits — a big hit!

merlin!

This is Merlin. He stopped by our tent to say hello. Merlin is looking for his forever home. If you’d like to meet him, we can hook you up. Drop us an email at info@nhanimalrights.org.

Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs

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Summer is a season of renewal, warmth, and abundance — the perfect time to align our choices with compassion. Choosing to eat vegan during the summer isn’t just good for your health or the planet; it’s a powerful step toward ending unnecessary animal suffering. Here is a filling and tasty salad featuring fresh herbs and garlic. Let this summer be the season of compassion.

Lentil Salad with Fresh Herbs

Capturing Support for a Rodenticide Free NH

Posted on by NHARL in In the News

On June 14, 2025, NHARL and Voices of Wildlife in NH shared a booth at Portsmouth Market Square Day, where we educated the public about the harm rodenticide poses to wildlife and collected signatures in support of ending their use in New Hampshire.

Collecting signatures

We gathered close to 200 signatures in support of banning the use of rodenticides that are killing hawks, owls, foxes, and other predators who end up consuming poisoned rodents. 

We will use this list to demonstrate widespread support for legislative or policy changes that we plan to pursue in the future.

Click to add your name!

Eye-Catching Visuals

Our posters and props were useful in catching attention and helping convey the grave threat rodenticides pose to wildlife. 

(Credit: Raptors Are the Solution)

(Credit: Raptors Are the Solution)

Our handout included tips for safe rodent control and a list of poison-free professionals.  

Thank you to our volunteers and everyone who stopped by to learn about the harms of rodent poison! Let’s work together for a Rodenticide Free NH!

Cold Noodle Bowl with Sriracha Peanut Crumble

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“Where do you get your protein?” said the non vegan to the vegan.

“The same place the animals you eat get theirs!” replied the vegan.

The truth? Most Americans (vegan or not) already overconsume protein. Meanwhile, fiber — a nutrient most people are deficient in — is abundant in plant-based diets and practically absent in animal products. Yet nobody seems panicked about a nationwide fiber deficiency. So, enjoy this bowl packed with fiber and plenty of protein.

Cold Noodle Bowl with Sriracha Peanut Crumble