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:
Our special events, direct mail and online giving are three of the top funding sources. We also receive gifts from donors as bequests from their will or trust. These gifts are particularly precious to us as they connect those donors to our mission in perpetuity.
Year Established: 1872
Employees: 53
Annual Revenue: $3,700,000
Service Locations:
We have one location in Stratham, NH. However, we adopt animals and provide cruelty and neglect investigations across the New England Region.
Contact:
Sheila E. Ryan
Director of Development
104 Portsmouth Ave.
Stratham, NH 03885
603-773-5706
sryan@nhspca.org
www.nhspca.org
2025 Goals:
The primary goals for the upcoming year are to continue to save more animals’ lives and to be a safety net resource for animals and people in New Hampshire and beyond. Intake in 2024 has seen a record number of animals coming into the shelter compared with the last decade. This is attributed to increased transports from overcrowded shelters, increased local surrenders and cruelty cases. However, when any animal crosses our threshold, he or she never does so alone. There are always people affected by animals and we plan to be an ever-greater resource to both the animals and the people in 2025.
Fundraising Events:
The NHSPCA offers fundraising opportunities year-round. Our three premier events are our Auction for the Animals in November, Doggie Paddle Plunge (Ocean Plunge) in February and Paws Walk in June. Business and individuals contribute, sponsor programming and fundraise in many ways throughout the year. Anyone interested in sponsoring our lifesaving work should contact Julie Halama at jhalama@nhspca.org.
Giving Opportunities:
General donations can be made through our website, in person, by mail or by calling 603-772-2921 x120. Donors can also consider sponsoring events or transports or becoming an Adoption Angel. Commemorative giving is also popular to honor a family member or pet that has had a birthday, been married, achieved something wonderful or unfortunately passed away.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The NHSPCA has many volunteer opportunities including dog-walking, cat and small animal care, farm animal care, fostering, fundraising support, photography, general office support and more.
Board Officers  /  Board Members
Robert Span
President
Partner, Steinbrecher & Span LLP
John MacGregor, DVM, DACVIM
Vice President
New England Veterinary Cardiology
Michael J. Murphy, CPA
Treasurer
Murphy, Powers & Wilson
Sue Smulski
Secretary
M&T Bank
Will Arvelo
Cross Roads House
Steven Bernitz
Biotech Executive (Retired)
David F. Choate
Colliers International
Alison Clode, DVM, DACVO
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital
Brian Gibb
Drummond Group LLC (Retired)
Monica A McCarthy, CFA, CDFA
Seascape Capital LLC
Philip Perham
Phillips Exeter Academy
Bill Richard
Pilot Construction, Inc.
Charitable Giving Guide
This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2025 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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