News Release

August 9, 2005
Contact: Lisa Dennison
Executive Director
Phone: (603)772-2921 ext. 107

For Immediate Release

Stratham, NH -
On Tuesday, August 9, 2005 three NHSPCA staff aided the police department in the town of Warner, NH and the NH State Veterinarian's office with the capture of over 50 animals. The NHSPCA was contacted to assist in removing and caring for the animals by the State Vets office and was one of four humane societies in the state that participated in the rescue involving dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, pigs and goats.

The NHSPCA transported to their facility in Stratham 2 dogs, 1 puppy, cats, 3 rabbits, 2 chickens, one pig with 7 piglets and two goats. This case resulted from an ongoing investigation. Any charges against the owners of the animals will be brought forward from the Warner Police Department or the State Veterinarians office.

The NHSPCA is often called to assist with law enforcement cases involving animals because there are few resources throughout the state that can accommodate housing large numbers of animals. Furthermore, there are only two animal investigators in New Hampshire and the need for investigative, rescue and transport services concerning animal cruelty is great.

To report suspected cases of cruelty contact Cruelty Investigator Steven Sprowl at (603) 772-2921, ext. 111. Callers may remain anonymous. Questions regarding the Warner case may be directed to the Warner Chief of Police or the NH State Veterinarian, Dr. Steve Crawford.

The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource center which provides animal adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The Adoption Center is open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, closed on Wednesdays. The Learning Center for Pets and People is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. For more information please call (603) 772-2921 or visit www.nhspca.org.

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