Wat dees the Animal Conirol Division do?
When does ihe Animai Control Officer {ACO} work?
How do | contact the Animal Control Officer?
Why would [need to contact the Animal Contral Cffizer?
What is the “leash law"?
What will happen if my dog is picked up for "running at large"?
if my dog is impounded, how do { reclaim it?
Does the “leash law" apply to cats?
Why do I have to license my dog?
My dog never leaves the house, why does it have to be Zcensec?
How do | obtain a license for my dag?
How often do i have to license my dag?
What if i own several dogs?
Do {i have to license my cat?
Where is the Humane Society?
What dees the Animal Conirej Division do?
The Animal Control Division enforces the state laws and ciy orcingnces as they perigin to damestic.animals. The Division also assists the public with problems
conceming wildlife.
When does the Animal Central Officer (AGO) work?
The Nashua Police Department employs anly one ACD. ACO Bob Langis works Monday through Friday from 7-2.m. to 3 pan.
How do | contact the Animal Control Officer?
Please call the Department's main telephone number at {603) 584-3500. ACO Lanois typically works on the street responding fo complaints and patrolling the city.
Why would f need to contact the Animal Control 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 teke this dog into custody. if you see what appears to he a sick animal, such as a skunk or raccoon, itis important
ihat ACO Langis be made aware so he can atlempi to capture this animal. There are also limes when a neighbar's pet is @ nuisance, such as a dog that barks
tinuously. Our ACO can advise you of the best way i remedy the situation and if necessary, file a complaint.
is the “leash law"?
in Nashua, NRO 5-5 states: “it shall be unlawful for any dog to run al large. The term “at large” means off the premises of the owner ar keeper, and not under leash or
ec physical restraint of the owner or a responsible person." This means thak whenever your dog is off your property, or where you reside, the dog MUST ba physicatly
restrained; voice command is nol sufficient
What will happen if my dog is-picked up for “running at farge"?
If your dog is “impounded” for “running at large,” it will be transported to the Humane Society. if your dog is not 2 repeat offender, you will receive advice on how to
prevent another occurrence. “The owners or keepars of repeal offenders are subject to court action. .
Hf my dog is impounded, haw de I reclaim it?
= will have to go fo the Humane Society to daim your pat. You will need to show proof of a current Gily dog license or post a bond. If your dog is not currently ficensed
Should license the dog af the City Clerks office and bring the license with you when you claim your deg.
Dogs the “leash law’ apply to cats?
QAranily there is no law prohibiting cats fram “running at large?
Why do { have te Heense my dog?
Under state law, RSA 466:1, all dogs over the age of 3 months are required io be licensed with ihe city or town clerk where the dog Tives.
My dog never leaves the house, why dees it have to be Hicensad?
State law, RSA 486-1, requires ALL dogs (over 5. monins of age} be licensed. There are no exceptions for dogs that stay inside.
How do | obtain a license for my dog?
Contact the City Clerk's Office at (803) 585-3010. You will need a current Rabies Vaccination Gertificate, and you will have to pay a licensing fee. If you can provide a
spay/neuter certificate, your license fee will be at a reduced rata.
How often do | have to license my dog? ; ; ; ; /
All dogs must be licensed every year on or before May ist. If you wail and license your dog after June ist, you may be subject to late penalfies or coud action.
at if l own several dogs? ;
troup licenses are available for owners/keepers of 5 or more dogs. Please contact your City Clerk for the fee structure.
Ue | have te Heenee my cat?
Currently there is no state law requiring cats to be Hcensed.
Whare is the Humane Society?
The Dog Pound is tocated at the Humane Society, 24 Ferny Road, Neshua, NH. Please call the Shelter at (603) 889-2275 for its hours of operation or visil the Humane
Sociaty for Greater Nashua Onfine.
