Above The Notch Humane Society

General Mission: The Society exists to provide protection for unwanted or abused animals in Littleton and the surrounding areas of northern New Hampshire and Vermont. The Society also has a responsibility for public education in the areas of animal care and welfare.

Means for accomplishing the Mission

1. Ongoing Programs: Assist in the placement of stray or unwanted animals; Provide medical treatment for stray or abused animals; Sponsor obedience classes for behavior management of pets; Provide pet food for low income families; Promote spay/neuter and rabies clinics; Develop working relationships with local veterinarians; Support foster care where appropriate.

2. Long Range Planning: If practical, future plans may include building a shelter to house homeless animals. This would be a no-kill facility. However, if an animal is deemed unadoptable, due to behavioral or medical reasons, euthanasia could be employed as a last resort.

The Above the Notch Humane Society was established due to an ever-increasing need for an animal shelter for Littleton and the immediately surrounding area. We have gained non-profit corporation status in the state of New Hampshire, gained tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service (501 (c)3 status), and run our own shelter.