News Release

January 7, 2008

Contact: Sheila E. Ryan
Dir. of Development & Marketing
Phone: (603) 772-2921 ext. 106

Stratham, NH
For Immediate Release

50 Dogs Rescued In Salem NH – Now Property of Humane Rescuers

On Thursday, January 3, 2008 the New Hampshire SPCA, along with 5 cooperating humane organizations, became the legal owners of the over 50 animals that were rescued in Salem, NH on September 14, 2007. The 50 dogs and 2 birds, have been held in protective custody for the past 16 weeks pending the outcome of the case. Each of the agencies caring for the dogs will make them available for adoption based on their own policies. The 17 dogs held by the NHSPCA will be spay/neutered and then made available for adoption over the next week or so.

The rescue took place after the New Hampshire SPCA Field Services Division was contacted by Salem Animal Control Officer who was requesting assistance on the removal of the animals from a residence in Salem NH. The ACO reported that the house had been condemned due to unsanitary conditions and that the animals needed to be removed. The residence in which the animals were living was unacceptable and hazardous to their health.

Steve Sprowl, Manager of the NHSPCA Field Services Division, was assisted by members of the New Hampshire SPCA Disaster Response Team and Adoption Center Staff in removal of the animals. As one of only two agencies in the state employing a full time investigator, The New Hampshire SPCA is called upon at times to coordinate rescue efforts in partnership with other humane agencies. In this rescue, the New Hampshire SPCA partnered with Monadnock Humane Society and the Salem Animal Rescue League. The New Hampshire SPCA took possession of 17 of the dogs and one bird. In addition to the animals taken by the three agencies on hand, animals were also taken in by the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, Concord-Merrimack SPCA, and the NH Humane Society.

The New Hampshire SPCA depends on community support to help care for homeless animals. Donations may be made to the SOS Fund via the web site at www.nhspca.org, by phone at (603) 772-2921 or by mail to SOS Fund, PO Box 196, Stratham NH 03885.

The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource center that provides animal adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The Adoption Center is open from 11 am – 4pm on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and closed on Wednesday. For more information about the NHSPCA, visit www.nhspca.org.

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