3. The HSEN shall provide 24/7 access to the facilities to the Animal Control Officer and/or
officers of the Nashua Police Department.
4. In accordance with Nashua Revised Ordinances Chapter 93-6 Impoundment of dogs, cats
and ferrets found at large, the Contractor will post a monthly listing of all strays available
for adoption on the HSFN website.
5. In accordance with State of New Hampshire Law, no wildlife of any kind will be
accepted into the shelter living or dead.
6. HSEN will be required to provide the following services for any animal subject to
impoundment from the Animal Control Officer or Nashua Police Department:
e HSEN will maintain records of all animals accepted at the shelter;
If contact information is provided, HSFN will be responsible for notifying by
telephone, text, email, fax or postal mail, within a reasonable time period not to
exceed 24 hours, the owners of all animals brought to the shelter by the Animal
Control Officer or Nashua Police Officers;
e HSEN will retain confirmatory proof of notification of the owner;
e HSEN will verify Rabies vaccinations for post-quarantine animals;
e Provide impounded animals with adequate food, water and shelter;
7. HSFN will provide, or ensure provision and payment of, all rabies-related services for
canines, felines and ferrets for the City of Nashua impounded by the Animal Control
Officer or a Nashua Police Officer only, in accordance with RSA 436 Rabies Control.
8. HSEN will ensure the proper handling of any remains of animals that have been prepared
for rabies testing.
9. HSFN will provide a copy of Post Bite Veterinarian Reports to the Nashua
Environmental Health Department within 48 hours of veterinarian exam for animals
impounded/quarantined at HSFN. Post Bite reports may be submitted by postal mail or
electronically to EH@NashuaNH.Gov.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City of Nashua will be responsible for the oversight of the Contract with the Humane Society
for Greater Nashua and will work with HSFN to develop service procedures including but not
limited to: animal impoundment procedures; rabies protocols; provide coverage of Animal
Control Officer responsibilities during times that the ACO is not available; assist the HSFN with
owner-identification and notification; cooperate with NH Fish & Game for the handling of wild or
feral animals; the ACO will obtain, become trained in the use of, and utilize a microchip scanner
to determine if an animal is owned or stray; and will pay $50.00 each for the replacement of
facility keys lost by the Animal Control Officer or Nashua Police Department employees. The
City will not impose any adoption criteria to be used as HSFN has policies and procedures in
place regarding adoption of animals. No obviously sick or injured animals will be deposited at
HSEN by any city agent.
