Animal Control
Residents can contact the Police Department at (603) 742-8549 with animal problems.
Dog Licenses
2012 Dog Licenses are now available. A late fee of $1.00 will be assessed after June 1st.
WHICH DOGS MUST BE LICENSED?
State of New Hampshire RSA 466:1 requires that every owner or keeper of a dog four months old or older shall annually cause it to be registered, numbered, described, and licensed for one year in the city or town in which the dog is kept. Regardless of when the license is obtained, the license shall be effective from May 1st of each year to April 30th of the subsequent year.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO LICENSE MY DOG?
State law requires that before a license is issued, the owner or keeper of a dog must furnish proof to the town clerk that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. Please note: invoices are not acceptable forms of proof of rabies. You must supply a current rabies certificate with a tag number and expiration date.
In addition, if the dog has been spayed or neutered, the owner or keeper needs to furnish the town with the proper documentation.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Puppy (ages 4-7 months) $7.50
Neutered or spayed dogs $7.50
Unaltered male of female dog $10.00
Senior citizen dog $3.00
(owner who is 65 years old or older on the first dog only)
Guard, Army, Police Dogs there are no fees.
*Service Dogs must present a certificate.
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HOW DO I LICENSE MY DOG?
You can register your dog in person at the Town Hall during regular business hours.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T LICENSE MY DOG?
Failure to license your dog is a violation of State law. A civil forfeiture fee will be assessed in the amount of $25.00, which is payable within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice of failure to register your dog(s
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I NO LONGER OWN MY DOG, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Contact the Town Clerk or email us. We will then update your record so that you do not receive any future notices
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Additional Information
All dogs must wear their tags.
Dog licensure fees are not pro rated.
Dog licenses are valid throughout the State of New Hampshire and can be transferred for a fee of $1.50
Commercial Dog Kennels must sell ten (10) or more litters a year.
Group License is when a person has five (5) or more dogs, which is a flat rate of $20.00.
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HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Click here to e-mail the Town Clerk