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
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Howl-O-Ween 5K
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
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 is 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!
Paws and Poses Yoga
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
On October 21, 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!
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Welcome Paws
Craft Night
Friday, October 30th, 2026
Carve out some time October 30th and come to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire to customize a Welcome Paws welcome sign! It will be a fun and relaxing night decorating, with a seasonal twist optional! A lesson in painting and decoupage will be led by Bold Fox Design Studio. All experience levels are encouraged (ages 14+).
Tickets are $45 and include one Welcome Paws (dog or cat) welcome sign by Bold Fox Design Studio, which can be customized to resemble your pet! Plus a ticket for a pet raffle basket. All proceeds go to the animals in our care.
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!
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Paws & Poses Yoga:
Teens & Tweens Edition
Friday, November 20th, 2026
Teens and tweens, join us pawsitevly good time at the Animal Rescue League of NH!
On March 13th from 5–6 PM, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special themed yoga class just for tweens and teens (ages 10–14) at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire (ARLNH).
Led by an instructor from Let's Play & Namaste, this class is an adaptation of our popular adult yoga program with an extra dose of cuteness! Participants will enjoy yoga alongside some of our adorable resident pets who are awaiting adoption. In addition to this fun and relaxing class, attendees will experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter.
No mat? No problem! We’ll provide one for you. Throw on your festive green gear and join us on the mats for this lucky, laughter-filled class!
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
More info coming soon!
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!