N.H. Animal Cruelty Law, Welfare and Righs

New Hampshire Animal Law

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Animal Cruelty Laws and NH State Laws:

General Animal Laws: ENACTED

N.H. RSA 284:38         Malicious Interference wtih Horses or Dogs
N.H. RSA 427:33-37    Humane Slaughter Law
N.H. RSA 435:1-5        Breeding Horses
N.H. RSA 435:12         Proper Care of Horses
N.H. RSA 435-14         Treatment of Horses
N.H. RSA 436:24-30    Importation of Other Domestic Animals
N.H. RSA 436:31-33    Investigations and Reports
N.H. RSA 436:93-98    Equine Infectious Anemia
N.H. RSA 436:99-104  Rabies Control Act
N.H. RSA 448:2            Agister's Lien Statute (Boarding Horses)
N.H. RSA 508:19          N.H. Equine Activity Liability Statute
N.H. RSA 564-B:4-408  Animal Trust

Sale of Pets, Pet Stores, Unclaimed Animals
Dogs and Cats

N.H. Criminal Code and N.H. Animal Cruelty Laws.

How do I report Animal Cruelty in New Hampshire?

Contact your local police department. For more information and animal cruelty FAQ in NH, click here.
For information in other states and information on their cruelty laws, click here for the ASPCA Cruelty page.

    Cruelty to Animals
    Destruction of Property
    Unauthorized Entry/Trespass
    Theft
    Fraud
    Exhibition of Fighting Animals
    Animals in Motor Vehicles
    Docking Horse Tails
    Animal Use in Science Classes
    Interference with Organizations or Projects Involving Animals
    Dogs in Pickup Trucks
    Exposing Poisons

N.H. Administrative Rules

Treatment of Horses
Sale of Animals and Birds
Importation of Domestic Animals into NH
Lisensing of Cats
Breeders Health Certificate for Cats and Dogs

LOCAL NH ANIMAL NEWS:

Pierce Law, to become University of New Hampshire School of Law will offer a new course, Animal Law, in Spring 2010 to be taught by Attorney Patricia Morris. More details to follow!

Special 2 fur 1 Deals at the NHSPCA. Fosters, July 21, 2010.

Somersworth Resident dismayed by price of dog adoption. Fosters, July 21, 2010.

Baby Eagles Tracked by Satellite Devices. WMUR, July 20, 2010.

Owner Charged after Pit Bull Chases Teens. Union Leader, July 7, 2010.

Outcry over Program of Euthanizing Geese. Union Leader, July 3, 2010.

Jailbird dog mug raises hackles. Union Leader, July 3, 2010.

Three Accused of Hoarding Animals, Union Leader, June 30, 2010.

Rabid Woodchuck Attacks Man in Backyard. Salem News, June 17, 2010.

Man Arrested for Stealing Two Puppies. WMUR. June 17, 2010.

Sharks Not a Threat to Beachgoers, Union Leader, June 17, 2010.

In Derry, Gun Fells Charging Pitbull. Union Leader, June 16, 2010.

Puppies Stolen From Pet Shop, Union Leader. June 15,2010.. WMUR, June 9, 2010.

Groton Couple Searches for Missing Horses. WMUR, June 13, 2010.

Former Pet Store Owner Charged with 12 counts of Animal Cruelty. Union Leader, June 8, 2010.

Zeus (possibly) is the Biggest Horse in the World. Union Leader, June 7, 2010.

Unwanted Wolf Hybrids Given Mountaintop Home. Union Leader, May 18, 2010.

Innocent Plea in Animal Cruelty Case. Union Leader, May 4, 2010.

A Horrific Time for Horses. Union Leader, April 30, 2010.

Pit Bull Bites Two Children in Manchester. Union Leader, April 25, 2010.

Middleton Man fights SPCA over Animals. Union Leader, April 22,2010.

Court Voids Animal Cruelty Videos. Washington Post, April 20, 2010.

Rabies Down, but not Out, in N.H. Nashua Telegraph, April 19, 2010.

Couple in their 70s Facing Forclosure, WMUR, April 18, 2010.

44 Dogs Seized from Mont Vernon Home. WMUR, April 13, 2010.

Wednesday's owner ifs full of Woe, Fosters, March 3, 2010.

Pit Bull Found Tied to Tree, shot. Union Leader, Feb 13, 2010.