New Hampshire SPCA

What New Hampshire SPCA does

The New Hampshire SPCA (formal name: The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, EIN# 02-6000614) is a private nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1872 and headquartered at 104 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, New Hampshire. It operates a single physical campus comprising an adoption center, learning center, humane education classroom, farm/barn areas, and the Lamprey Barn retail tack shop, supplemented by a sister facility, Rolling Meadows Pet Cemetery, at 22 Union Road, Stratham. The organization employs 43 staff and is governed by a Board of Directors under President & CEO Lindsay Hamrick, who succeeded Lisa Dennison in July following her 32-year tenure.

NHSPCA delivers a portfolio of animal welfare and community services across New Hampshire. Its core offerings include pet adoption (dogs, cats, small animals, and farm animals), behavior training and play groups, low-cost spay/neuter and rabies clinics, humane education (summer camps, school visits, birthday parties), a Field Services/Animal Protection Division that conducts cruelty investigations in partnership with law enforcement, the Safe Pet Program for domestic violence survivors, the Alzheimer's Cafe, and Rolling Meadows Pet Cemetery. The organization is one of the few New Hampshire shelters equipped to care for and rehome farm animals. Distribution is hybrid: direct walk-in services at the Stratham campus, off-site adoption events at partner locations (PetSmart Seabrook, OTTO Exeter, Dogtopia North Hampton), mobile field services, and animal transport from out-of-state partners.

Revenue is generated through donations and charitable contributions (including monthly giving, planned giving, commemorative gifts, and corporate sponsorships), adoption fees, training and education program fees, event fundraising (Paws Walk, Calendar Contest), tack shop retail, and cemetery services. The organization's GTM motion is direct-to-consumer and community-driven, with marketing executed through its website, Constant Contact email newsletter, Facebook/Instagram, school and library partnerships, and an annual events calendar. Technology is limited to standard nonprofit tooling (Constant Contact, FreeWill, Classy), with no proprietary AI or software products.

Name

New Hampshire SPCA

Legal name

The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website

https://nhspca.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The New Hampshire SPCA is a 1872-founded nonprofit animal welfare organization based in Stratham, NH, operating a shelter, behavior training, humane education, low-cost spay/neuter clinic, animal cruelty investigation unit, and pet cemetery serving pet owners across New Hampshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC), Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare) (BPAGAIAJ), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Humane education programs
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Low-cost spay neuter

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary funding source through one-time and recurring donations, monthly giving programs, commemorative gifts, and planned giving. Tax-deductible contributions from individuals, families, and organizations supporting animal welfare mission.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for pet adoptions including dogs, cats, small animals, and farm animals. Revenue from placing animals in forever homes.
3. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from dog training classes, private training consultations, summer camps for kids, humane education programs, and birthday party packages.
4. Retail Sales: NHSPCA Tack Shop selling equine and pet supplies, located in the Lamprey Barn. Open daily from 10am to 2pm.
5. Pet Cemetery Services: Rolling Meadows Pet Cemetery services including burial plots, cremation arrangements, and memorial services for pets.
6. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Paws Walk, Calendar Contest, and community fundraising events that generate donations while promoting animal adoption.
7. Sponsorships and Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors for events and programs, with named sponsor tiers for pet features (Cool Cat Sponsors, Top Dog Sponsors, Furball Friend Sponsors, etc.)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The New Hampshire SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that operates an animal shelter providing pet adoption, behavior training classes, humane education programs, animal cruelty investigation, low-cost spay/neuter clinics, and surrender prevention services for community pet owners.

Product overview

The New Hampshire SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization providing a comprehensive suite of animal care and community services. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio centered on animal adoption, behavior training, humane education, and animal protection. Core offerings include pet adoption (dogs, cats, farm animals, small animals), behavior training classes, humane education programs for children (summer camps, school visits), animal cruelty investigation through the Field Services department, low-cost spay/neuter clinics, community wellness services, and specialized programs such as the Safe Pet Program for domestic violence survivors and Rolling Meadows Pet Cemetery for memorial services. The organization serves people and pets from across New Hampshire through these integrated services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rolling Meadows Pet Cemetery: A pet cemetery located on 22 Union Road in Stratham, NH, dedicated to the companionship and unconditional love shown by cherished animal friends.

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services
• Behavior Training Classes
• Humane Education Programs
• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
• Animal Cruelty Investigation
• Pet Surrender and Surrender Prevention

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of animals placed in adoptive homes annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Animal Rescue League of NH (Bedford)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on large-scale animal cruelty rescue operations. Worked together on Bedford case involving 33 dogs, 3 birds, and a cat from a single location, with both organizations taking animals into their care.
• Animal Control Officers Association of New HampshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative training program hosting horse handling workshops for Animal Control Officers. NHSPCA Field Services Department provides education on handling and capturing loose horses and other large animals.
• Local Police Departments (New Hampshire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerField Services Department works with police across New Hampshire to investigate animal cruelty, rescue strays, and handle animal-related emergencies. Officers contact NHSPCA humane agents for assistance with animal situations.
• Schools and Libraries (NH Seacoast and beyond)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNHSPCA in the Schools & Libraries program brings classroom visits and library programs to children across the NH Seacoast region, teaching about animals and shelter work while promoting humane education.
• PetSmart (Seabrook location)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular adoption events held at PetSmart location in Seabrook, providing off-site adoption opportunities and visibility for adoptable animals.
• OTTO ExeterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant venue hosting adoption events, demonstrating community partnership approach with local businesses to promote animal adoption.
• Dogtopia of North HamptonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDog daycare facility hosting adoption events, providing space for potential adopters to interact with dogs in a comfortable setting.
• Great Bay OrthodonticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Oliver the horse adoption feature, providing financial support for adoption promotion. Example of corporate sponsorship program.
• DTC LawyersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Daisey the dog adoption feature, contributing to adoption promotion efforts through Cool Cat Sponsor program.
• Walmart Region 16minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Bean the rabbit adoption feature through Cool Cat Sponsor program supporting adoption promotion.
• Lafayette Animal HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Mr. Bodine the cat adoption feature through Cool Cat Sponsor program supporting adoption promotion.
• Ocean PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Dog Sponsor for Butters cat adoption feature, supporting adoption promotion through event sponsorship.
• Veterinary Emergency & Surgery Hospital of BrentwoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Dog Sponsor for Milo dog adoption feature, supporting adoption promotion efforts.
• Murphy, Powers and Wilson, CPAsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDoggie Paddle Plunge Sponsor for sugar glider adoption features, supporting adoption promotion.
• Miami-Dade Animal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff training exchange program where NHSPCA Medical Director traveled to learn high-volume spay/neuter techniques and bring back improved procedures. Also facilitated animal transport program bringing dogs and cats to NHSPCA from Florida.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization offering adoption, cruelty investigation, veterinary services, and legislative advocacy. Directly comparable mission and service mix, but operates at much greater scale and geographic reach than NHSPCA's single-state focus.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization running sanctuary operations, adoption programs, and community partnerships. Comparable mission around adoption and community programming, with significantly larger scale.
• MSPCA-Angell: Massachusetts SPCA operating adoption centers, full-service veterinary hospitals, and law enforcement-supported cruelty investigation. Closely comparable service portfolio to NHSPCA with broader geographic footprint.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National advocacy and direct-care organization in the animal welfare space. While primarily an advocacy/policy organization rather than a shelter operator, it shares NHSPCA's animal cruelty and legislative engagement focus (relevant given NHSPCA's HB1766 opposition).

Others

• PetSmart Charities: Funder and channel partner for many SPCAs. NHSPCA already runs adoption events at PetSmart locations (Seabrook), making PetSmart Charities an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire: Bedford, NH-based shelter that NHSPCA explicitly partners with on large-scale cruelty rescues (Bedford case: 33 dogs, 3 birds, 1 cat). Most direct local peer with overlapping adoption, cruelty investigation, and community services.

Regional players

• Cocheco Valley Humane Society: Regional New Hampshire animal shelter serving the Dover/Rochester area with adoption, spay/neuter, and cruelty investigation services. Comparable service mix to NHSPCA but operating in a different NH region without direct overlap.
• Humane Society for Greater Nashua: Southern NH animal shelter offering adoption, training, and low-cost veterinary services. Comparable service portfolio to NHSPCA but focused on the greater Nashua region rather than the Seacoast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewHampshireSPCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-hampshire-spca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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