Details to follow
Date TBD – Monthly Puppy Store Protest
Ever since The Puppy Palace in Manchester, NH opened its doors in May 2023, NHARL has been peacefully protesting the store to warn the public and would-be shoppers about puppy mills and promote “Adopt Don’t Shop.”
Park in the TJ Maxx Plaza on South Willow in Manchester (14 March Ave.) and meet us on the public sidewalk along on South Willow.
After the protest, join us for refreshments at Panera.

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Thu-Sat., Jun 25-27, 2026 – Concord Market Days Festival!
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!
Sat., Jun 13, 2026 – Portsmouth Market Square Day
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.
