Upcoming Events

Children's Stuffed Animal Clinic
Monday, February 24th 1-2 pm
Youth Programming!
Explore the Stuffed Animal Clinic at the Animal Rescue League of NH with your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy activities designed to highlight how to be an awesome pet owner!
During this interactive event, children will get a chance to have their stuffed animals undergo a health check and visit our grooming station to learn what owning a pet entails. Children will also get to make a name tag for their special friends and learn about the importance of identifications and microchipping. Kids will even get a chance to meet our staff veterinarian and learn about how a veterinarian helps animals!
Pawsitive Helpers
Wednesday, February 26th from 9am - 12pm
Youth Programming!
A hands-on humane education learning event!
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!


Cat Presentation & Enrichment Activity
Thursday, February 27th at 11 am
Youth Programming!
Have you ever wondered what cats are thinking or some of their burning questions?
Join us at the Animal Rescue League of NH on February 27th at 11 am for a kid-friendly presentation all about cats! Our Humane Educator will answer cats’ most asked questions to help teach kids more about our feline companions. Afterward, kids will participate in an enrichment craft activity. This event is designed for ages 5 years and older. Come join in the fun it’s going to be“pawsome”!
Paws & Poses Yoga
Wednesday, March 12th 5-6 pm
Join us for our popular Paws and Poses Yoga Class on Wednesday, March 12th from 5-6 pm! Come to ARLNH and join us for 60 minutes of gentle yoga with the shelter pets sponsored by The Yoga Fitness Loft.
Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, our instructor will guide you through each pose while adoptable animals join in on the fun too! Progressions and modifications will be made to accommodate all participants' needs.
Registration is $20 per person and 100% of the proceeds from Paws and Poses go directly to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire!


Shelter Slumber Pawty
Saturday, April 5th - Sunday, April 6th
The Shelter Slumber Pawty is a collaborative global effort designed to unite animal welfare organizations in raising both funds and awareness. On April 5-6, 2025, the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire will join this exciting 24-hour event. We will have details on potential participation opportunities soon and we are currently looking for community members and companies that want to be a part of this incredible opportunity by sponsoring the 2025 Shelter Slumber Pawty and supporting pets and the people who care for them!
Bidding for Paws Virtual Auction for the Animals
May 2nd-9th, 2025
The Animal Rescue League of NH’s fifth annual Bidding for Paws virtual silent auction will be open for online bidding from May 2nd through May 9th, 2025. We are currently looking for sponsors to help us make it our biggest and most successful auction ever! Please click the button below to see our sponsorship opportunities. If you are a company interested in donating an auction item, please email cwilliams@rescueleague.org Thank you!


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