New Hampshire Humane Society
Mission Statement: New Hampshire Humane Society is all about second chances. We are dedicated to finding loving families for homeless pets and providing temporary shelter and care for lost or abandoned pets. We advocate for the humane and kind treatment of animals, each other and the environment. We offer educational programs, provide community services, promote responsible pet care, and we honor the human-animal bond. We work tirelessly to prevent cruelty to animals and work to forge a more humane and kind community.Top Funding Sources:The Lewyt Family Foundation, The Cleary Family, New Hampshire Municipal Partnerships, Eastern Propane & Oil, and Bank of New Hampshire.
Year Established: 1900
Employees: 20
Annual Revenue: $898,000
Service Locations:
Our facility is located at 1305 Meredith Center Road in Laconia, NH, and our services benefit the entire region thanks to partnerships with municipalities and police departments throughout the region.
Contact:
Charles Stanton
Executive Director
1305 Meredith Center Rd.
Laconia, NH 03246
charles@nhhumane.org
www.nhhumane.org
2023 Goals:
In 2023, New Hampshire Humane Society is planning an expansion of our municipal partnerships so we can support even more of the region. We will also increase animal transport numbers so we can save more homeless pets from euthanasia. We will expand animal investigations, and we will continue to take aggressive action against abuse, neglect, and unethical breeding. The New Hampshire Humane Society team will also increase our programs and services to provide even more support for families seeking to adopt or who need help with the family pets they love. We have been and will continue to be a reliable and trusted resource for families who need us.
Fundraising Events:
The lifesaving work of New Hampshire Humane Society would not be possible without community support. Individuals attend events and donate, and generous regional businesses sponsor our public events and our community programs. That financial support allows us to reach more families and more pets who need our help. 2023 events will include a continuation of our New England Social Series (nhhumane.org/social), an event series sponsored by Eastern Propane & Oil. We have also planned for the return of our annual Be a Hero 5k Run/Walk (nhhumane.org/hero) on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Castle in the Clouds. New England’s official start of the golf season — New Hampshire Humane’s annual Compassion Tournament (nhhumane.org/golf) will be May 1, 2023. Find out more at nhhumane.org
Giving Opportunities:
With thousands of animals coming through our doors, the demands and needs are intense at times. We always need crunchy cat treats, mini milkbones, small dog training treats and a variety of other supplies. You can reach out to us to find out the current needs by emailing reception@nhhumane.org. Since most of our needs vary from animal to animal, financial support ensures we can get the medication, surgical needs or any specialty needs to get an animal back to health. For more information about how you can help, contact Kendra@nhhumane.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
We always need volunteers to assist with cleaning, walking dogs, giving the animals love and attention, or assisting with events and programs. Our key programs include our volunteer and foster programs, Telling Tails (reading to pets program), and Dog For a Day (our canine socialization program). Find out more at nhhumane.org/volunteer or email
Lis@nhhumane.org.
Board Officers / Board Members
Deb McNeish
Board President and Chair of Executive Committee
Retired, New Hampshire Public School Administrator
Kevin Carson
Board Vice President and Chair of Governance Committee
Retired, Liberty Mutual
Jonathan Thurston
Board Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee
General Manager, North Water Marine
Tim James Everett
Immediate Past President, Ex-Officio
Community Advocate and Director of Lakeport Opera House
Charles Stanton
Ex-Officio Board Member
Executive Director, New Hampshire Humane Society
Founder, New England Pet & Home Magazine
Founder, Wayward NorthEast
Samantha Durfee
Board Member
Director of the Capital Area Public Health Network at Granite United Way
Ben Wilson
Board Member
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, Laconia
Larissa Lezama Salcedo
Board Member
Founder, Lezama Family Happy Tails Dog Park
Jeanne Prescott
Board Member
APRN, Nurse Practitioner, Concord Hospital
