Mission Statement:
To save the lives of companion animals through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption; to promote learning; eliminate animal cruelty; and be a leader in advancing the highest standards of animal welfare.
Top Funding Sources:
Top funding sources include special events, direct mail response, online giving and gifts from donor-advised funds or IRA’s. Bequest giving is also extremely important to the legacy of the NHSPCA and particularly precious as they connect donors who have passed to our mission in perpetuity.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1872
EMPLOYEES: 55
ANNUAL REVENUE: $4,098,705
Service Locations:
We have one physical location at 104 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham, NH 03885. We provide services such as cruelty and neglect investigations and rescue all over NH.
Contact:
Sheila Ryan
Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
104 Portsmouth Ave.
Stratham, NH 03885
603-773-5706
sryan@nhspca.org
www.nhspca.org
We work every day to save more animals through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption. Strengthening our community safety-net programs is also essential to our mission. These vital services — including our pet food pantry, accessible wellness care and low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations — help keep pets and families together. Our Safe Pet program provides temporary shelter for pets whose owners are fleeing domestic violence or facing housing instability or medical emergencies. This year, we also expanded community services in our Veterinary Center, allowing us to reach even more animals in urgent need.
The NHSPCA offers fundraising events and opportunities throughout the year. Events include our Doggie Paddle Plunge in February, Paws Walk in June and Auction for the Animals in November. Each event has sponsorship opportunities available with highly desirable benefits for businesses seeking to align with a four-star charity with a highly positive public reputation and strong mission and history. Those interested in sponsorship information should contact Julie at jhalama@nhspca.org.
General donations can be made through nhspca.org, in person, by mail or by calling 603-772-2921 x120. Donors can also consider sponsoring programs, events or even transports. Commemorative giving is also wonderful to honor a family member or pet who has passed on or who is celebrating a birthday, anniversary, retirement, wedding or a special achievement .
Volunteer opportunities are many and varied. From dog walking and cat or horse care, to fostering, fundraising support, photography, office help or even helping in our Veterinary Center. Our volunteers are well trained and deeply appreciated.
Sue Smulski
Board Chair
Meredith Village
Savings Bank
Brian Gibb
Vice Chair
Drummond Group, LLC
Michael J. Murphy
Treasurer
Murphy, Powers &
Wilson, CPA, P.C.
Alison Clode,
DVM, DACVO
Port City Veterinary
Referral Hospital
Will Arvelo
Cross Roads House, Retired
Steven Bernitz
Biotech executive, Retired
Marijka Beuchesne
Phillips Exeter Academy
David F. Choate
Colliers International
Monica A. McCarthy,
CFA, CDFA, CPWA
Seascape Capital
Mgmt., LLC
Philip Perham
Phillips Exeter Academy
Bill Richard
Pilot Construction, Inc.
Robert Span
Steinbrecher & Span, LLC
Charitable Giving GuideThis profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.
To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.
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