The shelter is currently open by appointment only.
Upcoming Events
Paw Prints
Beer Label Contest
July 7th to August 4th
The Animal Rescue League of NH (ARLNH) and Great North Aleworks have teamed up to celebrate our love for pets and good beer with the “Paw Prints” Beer Label contest.
This year, all pets (not just dogs!) are eligible to enter, and Great North Aleworks wants to help raise more funds than ever to benefit the pets at the ARLNH!


Paws & Poses Yoga
Wednesday, August 20th 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!
Thank you to The Yoga and Fitness Loft for partnering with the Animal Rescue League of NH to make this event possible!
Pets and the Afterlife
Sunday, September 21st at 11 AM
Join Rob Gutro, award-winning and best-selling author and pet medium, on Sunday, September 21st from 11 am to 12 pm for an event to benefit the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire. Rob will teach you how pets communicate from the afterlife in this lecture.
The love we share with our pets never dies, and the author proves our pets do communicate with us from the other side. Learn how dogs, cats, horses, and some birds have the intelligence and ability to send signs to the living after they pass. The author provides the science of how pets learn and use that knowledge to communicate. Book signing to follow.


Howl-O-Ween 5K
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Lace up your sneakers and leash up your dog! The Howl-O-Ween 5K is a dog-friendly run/walk that benefits the Animal Rescue League of NH. You even have the chance to purchase a special timed bib for your dog if you'd like!
Our annual 5K a wonderful opportunity to be active with your whole family, including your dogs. We encourage you to dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy this award-winning event!
Millennium Running Charity of the Year Events
Ongoing in 2025
The Animal Rescue League of NH is thrilled to have been selected as Millennium Running's official charity of the year for 2025 at the following races:

January 1 | Millennium Mile | Londonderry, NH
January 12 | Snowflake Shuffle | Bedford, NH
February 9 | Super Sunday 4 Miler | Bedford, NH
March 9 | St. Paddy's 5k / 10k | Portsmouth, NH
March 16 | Eastern States 20 Miler | Kittery, ME
April 5 | Cheap Marathon | Derry, NH
April 12 | Earth Day 5k | Londonderry, NH
April 27 | New Castle 10K | New Castle, NH
May 4 | Cinco de Miles 5k | Bedford, NH
August 16 | Boot Scoot'n Boogie 5k & Brewfest | Londonderry, NH
August 23 | NH 10 Miler | Auburn, NH
September 7| Seafood Fest 5k | Hampton, NH
October 19 | New England Half Marathon | Concord, NH
October 25 | Trick or Trot 3k | Manchester, NH
October 26 | Newburyport Half/5K | Newburyport, MA
December 14 | Yule Light Up The Night | Loudon, NH