We are open daily from 11am to 4pm.
Adoptions: Appointments are preferred, but not required. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Surrenders: Appointments Required
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Pets and the Afterlife
with Rob Gutro
Join Rob Gutro, award-winning and best-selling author and pet medium, on Saturday, November 7th from 11 AM to 12 PM for an event to benefit the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire. Rob will teach you how your spirit pets are sending you signs from the afterlife, based on his best-selling Pets and the Afterlife series (Books 1, 2, 3, and 4).
Rob will also be joined by his friend Kevin, who will share his story about his amazing dog, Pupeye, and the signs he has sent. Rob will discuss how to cope with grief and loss, identify the signs our pets may give us, and explain the science behind it. He’ll also explore why living pets may be able to sense spirits. By the end of the talk, you’ll have a better understanding of how to recognize signs from your pets in spirit.
For this event, please bring a photograph with you of a beloved pet that has passed. Rob will not be providing readings at the ARLNH, but he will guide attendees on who has the ability to more easily tune in to a pet in spirit.
This interactive event will be held at the Animal Rescue League of NH! Book signing to follow. $25 per person - 100% of your registration fee will be donated to ARLNH!
Paws & Poses
Yoga with the Animals
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
On Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 5-6 PM, join us at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire (ARLNH) for a feel-good class led by an instructor from The Yoga and Fitness Loft. This popular 60-minute gentle yoga class includes interactions with the shelter's current resident pets awaiting adoption.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, our instructor will guide you through each pose, with adjustments to suit all participants. Please bring your own yoga block and props if needed. Don't worry if you don't have a mat – we'll provide one for you!
Please note that these classes are very popular and do sell out quickly. We are unable to maintain a waitlist but if a spot becomes available we will post it on our social media platforms.
Thank you to The Yoga and Fitness Loft for partnering with the Animal Rescue League of NH to make this event possible!
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Paws & Poses Yoga:
Teens & Tweens Edition
Friday, November 20th, 2026
Let’s celebrate the coming of fall and the holiday season with a nice zen session of yoga with the animals!
Join us on November 20th from 5–6 PM at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire (ARLNH) for a special yoga class designed for tweens and teens ages 10–14! This class is an adaptation of our popular adult session and includes time with some of our adoptable pets.
The class will be led by an instructor from Let's Play & Namaste and will feature a fun fall theme, so feel free to come dressed in your best festive fall attire! In addition to yoga, participants will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter and learn more about ARLNH’s role in the community.
No yoga mat? No problem, we’ve got you covered!
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
Proceeds from the Paws and Poses event will benefit ARLNH. Thank you to Let's Play & Namaste for making this event possible!
Pet Rock Adoption Event
Craft & Story Hour
Monday, November 23rd, 2026
In honor of the holiday season, kids can come decorate their very own pet rock to "adopt," learn about pet adoption, and how to meet our unique pet's needs! Join us at the Animal Rescue League of NH on November 23rd from 1 pm-2:30 pm. Children will get a chance to choose one rock to decorate and adopt. Other activities include an animal-themed story read by one of our Humane Educators, carrier decorating and your child’s very own adoption certificate! You won’t want to miss this chance to get creative and have some fun for the holidays!
Registration is $15.00 per child. This event is designed for ages 6 years and older.
Pawsitive Helpers
Hands-on Humane Education Learning Event
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
Does your child love animals and have an interest in animal welfare? We have the perfect event for them to get involved! Pawsitive Helpers, a humane education learning event offers youth the opportunity to spend time at the ARLNH learning about and experiencing animal welfare hands-on!
Pawsivite Helpers is a packed full shelter experience. Activities include a shelter tour, a humane education lesson, guided small animal care, animal interactions, and enrichment/craft projects. We are excited to provide this learning experience to teach compassion and animal responsibility to youth in our community. Spots are limited, so register early!
The session will run from 9 am-12 pm. This program is open to children aged 9-13 years. Registration fees directly benefit the animals at ARLNH and helps us continue to offer fun and educational programs!
Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Join us on December 5th for festive fun at the shelter with our Holiday Fair, featuring Pet Photos with Santa and The Grinch (by appointment)!
We'll also be welcoming talented craft vendors, hosting a bake sale put on by our incredible volunteers, and selling Christmas trees and wreaths from our annual tree sale fundraiser. Bring the whole family for fun kids activities and for every item donated to our Pet Food Pantry you will receive one ticket for our holiday basket raffle!
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2026
Winter Story:
Story Time & Seasonal Craft
Come to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire for a special Winter Story - Storytime and Seasonal Craft on Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 from 10AM-11AM.
Storytime is designed to be an age-appropriate event for our youngest visitors (age 0-5 years old). It is an event that begins to foster a sense of responsibility and compassion!
Storytime is a walk-in or pre-register event. Proceeds directly benefit the animals and help us continue to offer fun and educational programs.
Afterward, families are welcome to visit our adoption center to look at the many shelter residents!
While registration is not required, space will be limited to 15 children per storytime visit, and registered attendees will be given priority.
Pawliday Pajamas Party
Sunday, December 20th, 2026
Get ready for some animal-themed holiday cheer! On Sunday, December 20th, we are hosting a kid's Pawliday Pajamas Party at the Animal Rescue League of NH from 5-7 pm. This event is designed for kids ages 6-12 years old. Parents/guardians can drop their children off for an evening of fun while they finish their last-minute holiday needs. We encourage kids to arrive in their cozy holiday pj attire for an evening of games, crafts, reading to shelter pets, a hot cocoa station, cookie decorating, snacks, and more! Let's make it merry and bright at the Animal Rescue League of NH for our shelter animals. We hope to see you there!
