Straight Twist | Animal Welfare

NH Considers Decrease In Pet Vendor Oversight

HB 250 would decrease commonsense oversight of NH pet vendors - risking the increase of unchecked animal cruelty and the spread of disease.

Holiday Pet Safety During COVID-19

Tips on how to keep pets safe and happy during the holidays, as well as insight on pets and the pandemic from the CDC.

NH GOP Prevents Animal Protection Bills With House Vote To End Session

NH House GOP voted against extending House deadlines causing the death of several crucial bills, including five animal protection measures

NH House Committee Votes to Protect Wildlife From Cruelty, and Dogs From Theft, Poison

Even amid the pandemic, momentum continues towards success for animals and residents, with two crucial bills protecting wildlife and dogs.

Enhancing NH Animal Cruelty Law, HB 1560-FN

HB 1560-FN would establish felony-level penalties that allow for appropriate prosecution of cases involving serious harm or death of animals

Protecting NH Wildlife From Egregious Cruelty, HB 1606-FN

The Legislature gets a third chance to protect NH's wildlife and residents from egregious acts of violence, with cruelty bill HB 1606-FN

House To Vote On Potentially Detrimental Wildlife Bill, HB 1339

Bill proposes a change to wildlife law, pushing NH further from the use of humane deterrence methods and responsible coexistence practices.

NH Bill Seeks To Prevent 'Hit and Runs' With Cats, HB 1123

Under current NH law, a driver can hit a cat and flee the scene without even merely reporting the accident - but HB 1123 would change that.

NH Animal Protection Successes, 2019

A look at the NH legislative successes for animals in 2019, including info on the importance of each law, and the actions of key legislators

NH Adopts Animal Fighting Paraphernalia Ban

NH Governor signs bill prohibiting animal fighting paraphernalia. - A look into the bill's journey, and the shocking statements of the AKC.

Does Merrimack Dog Drowning Warrant Felony Charges?

A Look Into New Hampshire Animal Cruelty Law and the Death of Golden Retriever, Bailey.

What To Do If You See A Pet In A Hot Car, or Left In The Heat

Learn steps you can take and valuable insight in advance, so you can act quickly if faced with an animal suffering in the sweltering heat.

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