What does the Animal Control Division do?
When does the Animal Control Officer (ACO} ware?
How do | contact the Animal Coniral Officer?
Why would I need to coritact the Animal Control Officer?
What is the “leash law"?
What will happen if my dog is picked up for “running a: larga"?
s if my dog is impounded, how do f rectair it?
Does the “leash aw" apply fo cats?
Why do I have to license my dog?
My dag never feaves the house, why does it have te b:
How do | obtain a license for my dog?
How offen de | have to license my dog?
e What if | own several. dogs?
: Do {i have to license my cat?
Where is the Humane Society?
What does the Animal Control Division de?
The Animal Control Division enforces the state laws and city omiinances as they certain fo domestic animals. The Division also assists the public with problems
concerning wildlife.
When does the Animal Control Officer (ACO} work?
‘The Nashua Police Department employs only one ACO. ACO Bob Langis works Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 pam
reas
How do | contact the Anima! Control Officer?
Please call the Department's main telephone number ai (603) 594-2500, ACO Langis typically works-on the street responding to complainis and patrolling the city.
Why would i need to cantact the Animal Contral Officer?
There are many reasons that you might need the ACO. For example, if you see a dog wandering around unleashed, you may leave a message for ACO Langis so he
can patrol your area more frequently and attempt to take this dog ini custody. Wf you see what appears to be a sick animal, such as a skunk or raccoon, itis important
that ACO Langis be mads aware so he can atfempt to capture this animal. There are aiso times when a neighbor's pet is a nuisance, such as a dog that barks
niinuously. Our ACO can advise you of the best way io remedy the situation and if necessary, file a complaint
zm What is ihe “leash faw'?
/ inNashua, NRO 5-5 states: “It shail be unlawful for any dog {o run al large. The term “at large” means off the premises of the owner or keeper, and noi under leash or
er physical restraint of the owner or a responsible person.” This maans that whenever your dog is off your property, or where you reside, the deg MUST be physically
restrained, voice command is nol sufficient.
Vehat will happen if my dog Is picked up for “running at large"?
if your dog is “impounded” for-“running at larga.” it will be transported lo the Humane Society. Hf your dog is not a repeat offender, you will receive advice on how to
prevent another occurrence. The owners or keepers of repeat offenders are subject to-court action.
if my dog is impounded, how do | reclaim &?
oe will have {0 go to the Humane Society io claim your pel. You will need ic show proof of a current city dog license or post a bond. your dog is not currently leensed
should license the dog ai the City Clerks office and bring the license wilh you when you clairn your dog.
Dogs tha “leash law” apply to cats?
Cytrenily there is no law prohibiting cats from “running ai large”
Q Why do [ haye to license my dog?
Under state law, RSA 466-1, all dogs over the age of. 2 months are required to be ficensed with the city or town clerk where the dog lives.
My dog never leaves the house, why does if have to be licensed?
State law, RSA 466-1, requires ALL dags (aver 3 months of age) be licensed. There are no exceptions for dogs that stay inside.
How do! cbiain a license for my dog?
Contact the. Cily Clerk's Office at {603} 589-3010. You will need a current Rabies Vaccination Gerlificate, and you will have to pay a Jicensing fee. If you can provide a
spay/neuter certificate, your license fac will he al a reduced rate.
How often do I have fo license my dog? ; ; |
3 All dogs must be licensed every year on or before May ‘ist. If you wait and license your dog after June ist, you may be subject to late penalties or court action.
hat Hl own several.dogs? ;
7} roup ficanses are available for owners/keepers of 5 ar more dogs. Please contact your City Clerk for the fee structure.
Go fF have-to license my cat?
Gurrontly there is no state flaw requiring cals to be ficensed.
Whare is the Humane Society?
The Dog Pound is located at ihe Humane Society, 24 Ferry Read, Nashua, NH. Please call the Shelter at (603) 589-2275 for its hours of operation or visit the Humane
Society for Greater Nashua Oniine.
