Sat, Oct 17, 2026 – Howl-O-Ween 5K

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NHARL is once again participating in the Howl-O-Ween 5K hosted by the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire at the Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester (1 Line Drive), 10:00 am.

Join the NHARL Team

We need walkers/runners to join our team — captained by board member Liz Herrick. This is a great opportunity to get out and be active with the whole family, including your pooch(es). Get in the Halloween spirit and wear your favorite costume!

Join Team

On the page that appears choose Register, then Join a Team, and then New Hampshire Animal Rights League.

Support the NHARL Team

Not up for breaking a sweat? You can also donate to support our walkers/runners or visit our table at the event.
Support team

On the donation page, be sure your gift is applied to New Hampshire Animal Rights League so that the NHARL team gets credit.

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.

A Feast of Compassion on Four Tree Island

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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

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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

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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!

Sat., Jun 13, 2026 – Portsmouth Market Square Day

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We’re excited to announce that NHARL will be partnering with Voices of Wildlife in NH at Portsmouth Market Square Day again this year! 

This is a full day event (9 am to 4 pm) with an estimated 50,000 people walking through, so we’ll need lots of help in our tent!

Expanding on last year’s topic of safe and humane rodent management, we’ll address other pesticides that also threaten wildlife and biodiversity, including mosquito spraying and neonicotinoids.

This is a full day event (9 am to 4 pm) with an estimated 50,000 people walking through! Volunteers are warmly welcomed! Click signup button or email info@nhanimalrights.org. 

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