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The Animal Control Officer can be contacted for various animal-related matters. These matters include issues such as dog licensing requirements, dog bites, and dogs at large. The Animal Control Officer consists of civilian employees who have received specialized training to handle these tasks. Whether it is a complaint about barking dogs or stray animals, the Animal Control Officer is equipped to handle these situations.

If you need assistance or have any concerns regarding animal-related matters, do not hesitate to contact the Animal Control Division at (603) 464-5512

Non-emergency wildlife issues should be directed to New Hampshire Fish and Game at (603) 271-3636

 

Common Laws Regarding Dogs in NH

RSA 466:1: Unlicensed Dog

•$25.00 fine: All dogs three months old or older must be licensed through the Town Clerk's Officer by April 30th of each year and must have an up-to-date rabies vaccination.

RSA 466:31: Dogs a Menace, a Nuisance or Vicious

•Nuisance Offenses are fined $25.00 for the first offense, and $50.00 for the second offense in the same 12-month period.

RSA 466:31II(a)

•If it barks for sustained periods of time, or during the night so as to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or area.

RSA 466:31II(d)

•If it growls, snaps at, runs after, or chases any person or persons.

RSA 466:31II(e)

•If it runs after, or chases bicycles, motor vehicles, motorcycles, or other vehicles being driven, pulled, or pushed on the streets, highways, or public ways.

•Vicious Offenses are fined $100.00 for the first offense, and $200.00 for the second offense in the same 12-month period.