3, The HSFN 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 ail
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. HSFN will be required to provide the following services for any animal subject to
impoundment from the Animal Conirol Officer or Nashua Police Department:
e HSFN will maintain records of all animals accepted at the shelter;
e 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;
@ HSFN will retain confirmatory proof of notification of the owner;
e HSFN will verify Rabies vaccinations for post-quarantine animals;
e Provide impounded animals with adequate food, water and shelter;
7, HSEN 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 HSFN by any city agent.
