The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a community resource center bringing animals and people together. We provide adoption, education, investigation, and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way.

Description:
For 135 years, the NHSPCA has been committed to the prevention of animal cruelty and to educating the public about the humane treatment of domestic animals. Serving over 121 communities in Rockingham and Strafford Counties, southern Maine, and northern Massachusetts, our Adoption Center receives more than 2,700 unwanted, neglected, or abused animals each year. The NHSPCA is an independent, nonprofit organization that is solely supported by private donations and does not receive funds from government entities or ongoing support from national associations.

History:
The NHSPCA was founded in 1872 in Portsmouth, NH. The first official shelter was eventually established in Stratham, NH. In 1975, the organization purchased 6 acres of land in Stratham and erected a new facility taking in more than 600 animals that first year. In July 2001, the NHSPCA celebrated the long awaited opening of a new state-of-the-art Adoption Center. The 10,500 foot facility creates a positive, healthy and comforting environment for animals as they await new homes.

Contact people:

Christine Schumacher, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Paula Parisi, Humane Education Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

104 Portsmouth Avenue P.O Box 196 Stratham, NH 03885 (See a map)

Directions:

From Portsmouth: Take Route 33 west towards Stratham (approximately 8.5 miles)At the intersection of Route 108/Route 33, get onto Route 108 South. After 3/10 mile, the NHSPCA will be on your left. From Manchester: Take Route 101 East to exit 12.. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above:
	Lisa Dennison
Type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)3
Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency?
	No