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.
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.
Our posters and props were useful in catching attention and helping convey the grave threat rodenticides pose to wildlife.
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!
“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.
On May 31, 2025, we wrapped up the month-long inaugural Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge with an awards ceremony at KS Kitchen.
We had a total of 12 local businesses join the challenge, and more than 250 community voters provided feedback on their favorite dishes through ratings and reviews.
Above, Chef Ian (left) and Chef Jeff of Stash Box pose with their 1st place award, which included a golden spatula!
We’re deeply grateful to the participating restaurants for their creativity and commitment, and to everyone who sampled the dishes and cast a vote. Your enthusiasm helps demonstrate the growing demand for delicious, accessible vegan food in Manchester and beyond.
We’re excited to bring the event back in May 2026 and hope to see even greater participation!
Did you know that eating vegan is one of the most powerful ways to protect the planet?
Today at the Nashua Sustainability Fair, we shared how choosing a plant-based diet reduces our ecological footprint, helps preserve biodiversity, and spares countless animals from suffering.
It was a delight to see NHARL friends Anita and Dave, representing New Hampshire Audubon, and The Sleazy Vegan serving up delicious plant-based comfort food right across from our booth!
We drew people to our table by asking if they wanted to take our 3-question “carbon foodprint” quiz. The quiz opened the door for a conversation about how animal agriculture harms the environment.
Hardly anyone got Question #3 right — giving us the perfect chance to highlight the climate impact of dairy, which ranks just behind beef.
Our impactful poster, created using data from the UNH Sustainability Institute, conveyed how resource-intensive and polluting animal-based products are compared to plant-based food,
Thank you to all our supporters and everyone who stopped by to learn about the incredible toll animal agriculture takes on our precious Earth.
The dairy industry is built on suffering — cows are forcibly impregnated, their babies are taken away, and they endure a lifetime of exploitation before being sent to slaughter. Choosing dairy-free alternatives is a powerful way to stand against this cruelty. This simple Vegan Baked Ziti will have them asking for seconds!
Did you know that hens in the egg industry endure cramped cages, painful debeaking, and short, miserable lives? Could you imagine you or your pets living like that? Choosing a vegan quiche is a delicious way to stand up for hens and say NO to unnecessary cruelty!
Who says you need eggs, butter, or milk to enjoy delicious desserts? By choosing vegan sweets, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without contributing to animal suffering. These vegan chocolate chip cookies are amazing! They can also be made gluten free.
The goal of TNR is to stabilize and gradually reduce the number of community cats, improve their health, and minimize behaviors associated with mating, such as fighting.
Some organizations try to find homes for any friendly community cats, rather than simply releasing them.
Alley Cat Allies and Neighborhood Cats are two national organizations providing resources and guidance on implementing TNR programs.
As of July 2024, the following groups are doing TNR in New Hampshire:
Headquartered in Tyngsboro, MA, Kitty Angels serves the North Shore, MA and Southern NH.
Operated entirely by volunteers, Kitty Angels is a no-kill shelter serving MA and NH dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats, furnishing them with any needed medical treatment, and placing them into life-long, loving homes with compatible owners.
Kitty Angels does around-the-clock trapping and field work associated with the control of stray and feral cats, and provides foster care for animals that are sick or otherwise in need of special care and attention.
Cats are trapped, sterilized, vaccinated, ear tipped, and returned to the site where they came from. Friendly cats are placed for adoption.
Based in Exeter, NH, Spicy Cats helps any cat in need – from newborns to seniors – in the Seacoast Maine and NH area through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, hospice, and TNR.
Based in Hampton, NH, SAFER serves towns from Portsmouth to Seabrook, and Hampton to Exeter.
After holding trapped cats for a week in case they are claimed, SAFER spays/neuters, provides any necessary shots and medical treatment, and microchips the cats.
Friendly homeless cats are placed for adoption. Community (feral) cats are returned to their original home.
SAFER sets up shelter and feeding stations for ferals, maintained by volunteers.
They report to have helped over 4,000 cats since they began in 1989.
Based in Salisbury, MA.
Based in Haverhill, MA. Those seeking help with trapping are asked to include the name, address, and phone number of the property owner where the cats are living or visiting.
ARMV has a limited number of humane traps and will only place them in locations where someone is able to check them frequently.
Based in Concord, NH. Cell Phone: 603-848-4891
