Category Archives: NH Animal Law

January 3, 2012 Legislative Update

2012 NH Legislative Session Begins with a CALL TO ACTION On January 4th, the NH 2012 Legislative Session begins. During the upcoming 6 months, DOGS will be sending our members information, analysis and opportunities to have input into the legislative … Continue reading

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Update on the Dogs in Cemeteries story

The Concord Monitor is reporting that the City Council has rescinded its ban on dogs in cemeteries. The city council last night lifted the ban it imposed last month on dogs in the 13 public cemeteries, with councilors saying existing … Continue reading

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Concord bans dogs from the city cemeteries

From the Concord Monitor: The city council voted last night to enact an ordinance that bans dogs – service dogs excluded – from Concord’s 13 public cemeteries. Anyone who violates the ordinance could be fined between $50 and $1,000. But … Continue reading

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Our letter to the Sentinel on hoarding

On 6/18/10, the Keene Sentinel printed an article about three animal hoarding cases involving animals surrendered to the Monadnock Humane Society.  The reporter had contacted Dr. Gary J. Patronek who made the following comment: “Without specific language in the laws … Continue reading

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Proposed New Field Trial Rules

N.H. Fish and Game is proposing new rules that will impact the holding of field trials and hunt tests. They are available here: http://www.wildnh.com/Legislative/NOTICES/Field_trial_rules_NOTICE_0510.pdf Included in the proposed rules is a prohibition against holding field trials “on department pheasant release … Continue reading

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