Animal Control Officers Association Of New Hampshire

09/04/2026

Upcoming Wildlife Education Opportunity

🦝 Are your assumptions getting in the way of better outcomes for wildlife?
📅 September 9, 1–2 p.m. ET⁣
🎤 Presenter: Mark Sloat, Senior Principal, Urban Wildlife, Humane World for Animals ⁣
🔗 Register at: https://bit.ly/465ceyP
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Attention all animal control professionals! This webinar explores how personal bias, assumptions and emotional reactions can influence wildlife outcomes and why each phone call interaction from the public matters. Through guided discussion, you’ll examine how to find common ground with callers and de-escalate conflict, improve public interactions, and help both people and wildlife coexist more successfully.

📌 All of our webinars are approved for NACA (National Animal Care & Control Association) and CAWA (The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement) credits.

09/01/2026

🐿️ Well… that’s nuts. 🐿️

ACO Rackliff of the Hudson Police Department responded to rescue a group of young squirrels who had managed to get their tails completely tangled together. Talk about a complicated family situation. 😂

This can happen when baby squirrels’ tails become tangled with nesting material, sap, or each other. The more they struggle, the tighter the knot gets.

Thankfully, ACO Rackliff successfully untangled the squirrel pile-up and sent everyone on their way. 🐿️🌰

Just another normal day in Animal Control!

08/31/2026

🐍 Another win for ACO Landrey! 🏆 Manchester Animal Control Officer Sophia Landrey had a sssslightly unusual rescue when she was called for a Sand Boa stuck in a drain!

The person who found the snake was understandably freaking out, but ACO Landrey was having considerably more fun. 😂 She successfully freed the little escape artist, and then came the best part…

The snake’s owner was located and couldn’t have been happier. His boa had been missing for TWO MONTHS! 🐍❤️

One successful rescue, one very relieved finder, one ecstatic owner, and one snake whose two-month unauthorized adventure around Manchester has officially come to an end.👏🐍

08/26/2026

Hawk: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Rescue was successful. Still unclear why I was arrested.” 🦅😂

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

We need everyone’s support!

‼️ACT NOW‼️ This Wednesday, New Hampshire legislators could overturn three vetoes that protect animals: HB1766, SB475, and SB535.

If two-thirds of the legislators in attendance vote to override a veto, that bill automatically becomes law. We cannot let that happen. These three bills would weaken protections for animals and make it harder to respond to abuse and neglect.

The animals need you to act right now! Please contact your State Senator and House Representatives immediately. Urge them to:
▪️ Be there on Wednesday, August 19 to defend the animals
▪️ Vote to uphold vetoes of HB1766, SB475, and SB535

To find the contact information for your State Senator and House Representatives, click the following link and enter your address. Once you've searched, click "New Hampshire" underneath the bar: secure.humaneworld.org/page/163281/action/1?locale=en-US

Want to advocate for the animals but don't know what to say? Click here for our suggested email and phone message language (and for more information on each bill and why it's harmful for animals): nhspca.org/uphold-the-veto-suggested-language/

We have just two days to make sure our representatives know that New Hampshire voters expect them to stand up for animals. The animals are counting on us. Please do not wait to contact your legislators and share this post. Thank you!

08/14/2026

Great opportunity and certification to have! Scholarship applications are now available and open to apply!

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08/12/2026

Are you familiar with the National Link Coalition? Their monthly LINK-letter sent to your email inbox is a wealth of information.

This month features info pertaining to NH HB 1522 signed into law on July 2.

08/12/2026

Please take a moment to request the vetoes be upheld!!

08/11/2026

We extend our deepest condolences to our Animal Control family in Connecticut following the unexpected passing of Animal Control Officer Bona, affectionately known as “Rusty.”

The loss of one of our own is felt far beyond town and state lines. Those who dedicate their lives to protecting animals and serving their communities share a bond that makes our profession feel like a family, and today, our hearts are with Rusty’s family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

We are thinking of our Connecticut Animal Control brothers and sisters during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Rusty. Your service, compassion, and dedication will not be forgotten. 🐾🖤

— Animal Control Officers Association of New Hampshire

View Oreste "Rusty" P. Bona's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.