Tag Archives: NH animal shelter laws

Possible License Fee Increase

Posted on 04/25/2010 by admin

On Monday April 26th, the House Ways and Means Committee will be holding a work session on an amendment to SB 450 that, if passed will raise the licensing fee from $200 to $350 for pet stores, humane societies, rescue … 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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New tool for shelters and veterinarians

Posted on 10/18/2009 by admin

Many years ago, DOGS helped to get passed a law that requires  animal shelters to scan for microchips when an animal arrives at their facilities.  One problem has always been determining which registry the owner may have used.  Now, thanks … Continue reading →

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