Category Archives: NH Animal Law

Dog Licensing Reminder

Posted on 04/19/2010 by admin

April means it is time to get your dog licenses. Dogs 4 months old or over must be licensed on or before April 30.  Dog licenses are available from your town clerk.  In order to get a dog license, you … Continue reading →

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March 18th: Governor’s Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals

Posted on 03/16/2010 by admin

Governor’s Commission on the Humane Treatment of Animals will  meeting from 1 to 4 on March 18th.  The meeting will be held at the Attorney General’s Office Conference Room in Concord, NH. This meeting is open to the public.

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Alert – Town Meeting Proposals

Posted on 02/12/2010 by admin

Town Meeting season in New Hampshire is fast approaching. A wide variety of issues can be posed at your annual Town Meeting, especially if it’s the traditional style “group meeting”. Recently, breeders in a NH town were surprised to find … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Votes and Meetings

Posted on 02/12/2010 by admin

Wednesday,  2/17/10 – The House will vote on  HB1417 – allowing companion dogs in certain areas of restaurants. Committee recommendation: Ought to Pass. The House will vote on HB1596 – relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs. Committee recommendation: … Continue reading →

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SB 365 – requiring the sterilization of animals adopted from shelters

Posted on 01/28/2010 by admin

SB 365 – requiring the sterilization of animals adopted from shelters mandates that licensed animal shelter sterilize all dogs and cats that they “sell, give away, adopt or otherwise transfer ownership of.” There are no exemptions for the health or … Continue reading →

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