02/16/2026
Do your part in NH, please read the caption ❤️
THE ANIMALS NEED YOUR HELP: Thank you in advance for registering your support or opposition to the three bills that will be heard next Tuesday, February 17 at the NH State House. All three require animal welfare advocates like you to speak out on behalf of shelter animals. The steps to take are simple and fast but make a tremendous impact on our representatives.
Please read below to learn about each bill and see what your ballot should look like if you want to help the animals:
BILL: SB475
ACTION: SUPPORT ✔️
WHY: This bill defines foster home and allows for their use when a veterinarian deems it in the best interest of the animal, explicitly including pregnant or lactating animals.
BILL: SB442
ACTION: OPPOSE ✖️
WHY: This bill seeks to remove shelters’ exemption for health certificates for in-state animals. Currently, we are only required to obtain Official Certificates of Transfer if an animal comes to us from another state.
BILL: SB535
ACTION: OPPOSE ✖️
WHY: This bill would raise the threshold to be a pet vendor from the transfer of 30 to 50 cats and/or dogs per year.
Additional information and to see mock ballots: tinyurl.com/LegislativeAlert
Fill out your ballots now (info below 👇): gc.nh.gov/remotecommittee/senate.aspx
▪️Date: February 17
▪️Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
▪️Bill: SB475, SB442, SB535 (must fill out separate ballot for each)
▪️I am: A member of the public
▪️I'm Representing: Myself
▪️Support SB475, Oppose SB442 & SB535
▪️Click "Continue" and follow the prompts
Congratulations! You've done your part to advocate for animals in need at the state level. Thank you! ♥️