Petition in Opposition to Selling Puppies in Pet Stores

A significant number of puppies sold at pet stores come from large-scale, commercial breeding facilities where the health and welfare of the animals are not adequately provided for (“puppy mills”). Puppies produced in puppy mills often have health and behavioral issues, which many consumers are unaware of when purchasing these animals due, in part, to misleading sales tactics of pet stores. These health and behavioral issues can impose exorbitant financial and emotional costs on consumers.

Manchester is a city built on the backs of its own citizens. For this reason, practices which aim to take advantage of our citizens or the animals they love have no place in our city.

As such, I oppose allowing the sale of puppies in Manchester, NH pet stores.

Petition in Opposition to Selling Puppies in Pet Stores

A significant number of puppies sold at pet stores come from large-scale, commercial breeding facilities where the health and welfare of the animals are not adequately provided for (“puppy mills”). Puppies produced in puppy mills often have health and behavioral issues, which many consumers are unaware of when purchasing these animals due, in part, to misleading sales tactics of pet stores. These health and behavioral issues can impose exorbitant financial and emotional costs on consumers.

Manchester is a city built on the backs of its own citizens. For this reason, practices which aim to take advantage of our citizens or the animals they love have no place in our city.

As such, I oppose allowing the sale of puppies in Manchester, NH pet stores.

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286 signatures
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286 Kim T. Manchester, NH Oct 03, 2023
285 Victor A. Manchester, Nh Oct 02, 2023
284 S P. Manchester, NH Oct 02, 2023
283 Kristin R. Manchester, Nh Oct 02, 2023
282 Malcolm S. Manchester, NH Oct 01, 2023
281 Linda R. Chichester, NH Oct 01, 2023
280 Olivia C. Hudson, NH Oct 01, 2023
279 Samantha M. Hooksett, NH Oct 01, 2023
278 Jacqueline B. Manchester, NH Oct 01, 2023
277 Alyson L. Manchester, NH Oct 01, 2023
276 Jocelyn T. Manchester, NH Oct 01, 2023
275 Amanda R. Pembroke, NH Sep 30, 2023
274 Tracy F. Salem, NH Sep 30, 2023
273 Robin G. Windham, NH Sep 30, 2023
272 Brianna P. Nashua, NH Sep 30, 2023
271 Mary Lou D. Webster, NH Sep 27, 2023
270 barbara B. Nashua, New Hampshire Sep 23, 2023
269 Stefanie P. Concord, NH Sep 18, 2023
268 Matthew S. Pembroke, NH Sep 10, 2023
267 April F. Chichester, NH Sep 09, 2023
266 Erin D. Derry, NH Sep 09, 2023
265 Paul V. Manchester, NH Sep 08, 2023
264 Carolyn B. Amherst, NH Sep 08, 2023
263 Mickie F. Nashua, NH Sep 07, 2023
262 Kristina B. Franklin, NH Sep 06, 2023
261 Megan a. Manchester, Nh Sep 06, 2023
260 Bri b. Dover, NH Sep 06, 2023
259 Angelica C. Manchester, NH Sep 06, 2023
258 Michael M. MANCHESTER, NH Sep 05, 2023
257 Link M. Marlow, NH Sep 03, 2023
256 Diane D. Manchester, NH Sep 02, 2023
255 Brenna D. Manchester, NH Sep 02, 2023
254 Jennifer L. Manchester, Nh Sep 02, 2023
253 Shelbie A. Manchester, NH Sep 02, 2023
252 Victoria B. Manchester, NH Aug 31, 2023
251 JOANNA R. Nashua, NH Aug 31, 2023
250 Gail S. Manchester, NH Aug 31, 2023
249 Linda B. Tilton, NH Aug 29, 2023
248 Jacqueline B. Manchester, NH Aug 27, 2023
247 Mary M. Bedford, NH Aug 27, 2023
246 Debbie C. Plaistow, NH Aug 26, 2023
245 Jeany W. Manchester, N.H Aug 26, 2023
244 Colleen B. Derry, NH Aug 25, 2023
243 Sarah V. Manchester, NH Aug 25, 2023
242 Zohair N. Manchester, NH Aug 25, 2023
241 Kathy B. Nashua, NH Aug 25, 2023
240 Suzanne H. Manchester, NH Aug 25, 2023
239 Kim R. Manchester, Nh Aug 25, 2023
238 Jocelyn T. Manchester, NH Aug 25, 2023
237 Mary B. Chester, NH Aug 25, 2023
236 Matt W. Nashua, NH Aug 24, 2023
235 Laura S. Bedford, NH Aug 24, 2023
234 Joanne T. Portsmouth, NH Aug 24, 2023
233 Andrew D. Concord, NH Aug 24, 2023
232 Anita F. Manchester, MI Aug 24, 2023
231 Jeanne T. Concord, NH Aug 23, 2023
230 D L. Chester, Nh Aug 22, 2023
229 Brianna B. North Andover, MA Aug 22, 2023
228 Hannah C. Manchester, NH Aug 21, 2023
227 Dawn C. Raymond, NH Aug 20, 2023
226 Amy S. Stuart, FL Aug 20, 2023
225 Shelley D. Manchester, NH Aug 20, 2023
224 Patty T. Hobe sound, FL Aug 20, 2023
223 Roberta L. Manchester, New Hampshire Aug 20, 2023
222 Lauren N. Manchester, NH Aug 20, 2023
221 Dorothea H. Brighton, CO Aug 20, 2023
220 Mary M. Bedford, NH Aug 20, 2023
219 Dennis M. Campton, New Hampshire Aug 20, 2023
218 Mandy E. Fitzwilliam, NH Aug 20, 2023
217 Siiri C. Lewiston, Maine Aug 20, 2023
216 Katie M. Manchester, NH Aug 19, 2023
215 Erin M. Concord, NH Aug 19, 2023
214 Sandra S. Canterbury, NH Aug 19, 2023
213 Karen C. Stuart, FL Aug 19, 2023
212 Becky M. Stuart, Fl Aug 19, 2023
211 Lisa A. Merrimack, Nh Aug 19, 2023
210 Andrew M. Warner, NH Aug 19, 2023
209 Jessica K. Wolfeboro, NH Aug 19, 2023
208 Emily K. Warner, NH Aug 19, 2023
207 Andrew K. Goffstown, NH Aug 19, 2023
206 Meaghan T. New Boston, New Hampshire Aug 19, 2023
205 Taylor F. Kingston, NH Aug 19, 2023
204 Pamela L. Kingston, NH Aug 19, 2023
203 Diana K. Manchester, NH Aug 19, 2023
202 Marie D. Palm City, FL Aug 19, 2023
201 Tracie L. Jensen Beach, FL Aug 19, 2023
200 Sabrina H. Allenstown, NH Aug 19, 2023
199 William B. Jupiter, Fl Aug 19, 2023
198 Patricia R. Epsom, NH Aug 19, 2023
197 Courtney S. Bow, NH Aug 19, 2023
196 Laura R. Pembroke, NH Aug 19, 2023
195 Sara B. Derry, NH Aug 19, 2023
194 Cara B. Chester, NH Aug 18, 2023
193 Shaye D. Manchester, NH Aug 18, 2023
192 Pattie F. Hampstead, NH Aug 18, 2023
191 Ellen Q. Manchester, NH Aug 18, 2023
190 Brooke A. Manchester, NH Aug 18, 2023
189 Theresa F. Manchester, NH Aug 17, 2023
188 Julie M. Manchester, NH Aug 17, 2023
187 Tone G. Milford, NH Aug 17, 2023
186 Joseph L. Merrimack, NH Aug 17, 2023
185 Cynthia G. Merrimack, NH Aug 17, 2023
184 Terri H. Manchester, NH Aug 17, 2023
183 Paula D. Derry, New Hampshire Aug 17, 2023
182 Ellen M. Danville, NH Aug 17, 2023
181 Cynthia S. Manchester, NH Aug 17, 2023
180 Kathleen G. Auburn, NH Aug 16, 2023
179 Maura S. Manchester, NH Aug 15, 2023
178 Melissa F. Nashua, NH Aug 15, 2023
177 Kate r. Manchester, NH Aug 15, 2023
176 laura p. HUDSON, NH Aug 15, 2023
175 Taylor L. Manchester, NH Aug 15, 2023
174 Ruth T. Salem, NH Aug 14, 2023
173 Julia T. Newfields, New Hampshire Aug 14, 2023
172 Ali K. Nashua, NH Aug 14, 2023
171 Hunt M. Machest, Ng Aug 14, 2023
170 Donna W. Chester, NH Aug 13, 2023
169 Kay C. Epsom, NH Aug 13, 2023
168 Michelle F. Concord, NH Aug 13, 2023
167 Melanie O. Concord, NH Aug 13, 2023
166 Randi C. Manchester, NH Aug 13, 2023
165 Maureen E. Nashua, NH Aug 13, 2023
164 Jessica C. Chester, NH Aug 13, 2023
163 Brooke S. Manchester, NH Aug 13, 2023
162 Dianna C. Manchester, NH Aug 13, 2023
161 Melina T. 03054, Nh Aug 12, 2023
160 Ron C. Manchester, NH Aug 12, 2023
159 Julia H. Manchester, NH Aug 12, 2023
158 Erica S. Windham, NH Aug 12, 2023
157 Susan M. Derry, Nh Aug 12, 2023
156 Kristen G. Hudson, NH Aug 12, 2023
155 Kenneth R. Manchester, NH Aug 12, 2023
154 Shannon J. Manchester, NH Aug 11, 2023
153 Anita K. Manchester, NH Aug 11, 2023
152 Leigha M. Kingston, NH Aug 11, 2023
151 Grace B. Manchester, NH Aug 11, 2023
150 Derek K. Raymond, Nh Aug 10, 2023
149 Veronica H. Epping, NH Aug 10, 2023
148 James G. Raymond, NH Aug 10, 2023
147 Andrea M. Manchester, New Hampshire Aug 10, 2023
146 Kristen W. Andover, MA Aug 09, 2023
145 Rachel P. Manchester, NH Aug 09, 2023
144 Francine B. Windham, Nh Aug 09, 2023
143 Joanne L. Londonderry, NH Aug 09, 2023
142 Shannon W. Groveland, FL Aug 08, 2023
141 Mary-Ann O. NEW BOSTON, New Hampshire Aug 08, 2023
140 Steve O. NEW BOSTON, NH Aug 08, 2023
139 Kendal S. Bedford, NH Aug 08, 2023
138 Megan R. Fitchburg, MA Aug 08, 2023
137 Brienne D. Goffstown, NH Aug 08, 2023
136 Kelly P. Loudon, NH Aug 07, 2023
135 Susan P. Raymond, NH Aug 07, 2023
134 Christine K. Pittsfield, NH Aug 07, 2023
133 Nancy R. Manchester, NH Aug 07, 2023
132 Nathan B. Dover, NH Aug 07, 2023
131 Tammy L. Manchester, NH Aug 07, 2023
130 Meg L. Manchester, NH Aug 07, 2023
129 T A. Manchester, Nh Aug 06, 2023
128 Jessica D. Litchfield, NH Aug 06, 2023
127 Trois M. Goffstown, NH Aug 06, 2023
126 adrien h. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
125 Earline B. Warner, nh Aug 06, 2023
124 Gabrielle L. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
123 Amy D. Salem, Nh Aug 06, 2023
122 Dylan P. Portland, Maine Aug 06, 2023
121 Stacey L. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
120 Ben L. Belmont, New Hampshire Aug 06, 2023
119 Kerry G. Brewster, MA Aug 06, 2023
118 Sarah M. Rochester, NH Aug 06, 2023
117 Brenda K. Manchester, Nh Aug 06, 2023
116 Andrea F. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
115 Karen J. Boxborough, string:MA Aug 06, 2023
114 Jennifer R. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
113 sharon p. EPPING, nh Aug 06, 2023
112 Michael L. Milo, Maine Aug 06, 2023
111 Stephanie K. Dublin, NH Aug 06, 2023
110 Antonio R. Manchester, Nh Aug 06, 2023
109 Rosemarie Y. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
108 Cathy C. Strafford, NH Aug 06, 2023
107 Sarah D. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
106 Michaella F. Milford, NH Aug 06, 2023
105 Eileen M. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
104 Kristen R. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
103 Rob R. Merrimack, NH Aug 06, 2023
102 Alex M. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
101 Melanie B. Manchester, Nh Aug 06, 2023
100 Wendy S. Hudson, NH Aug 06, 2023
99 Carole F. Stratham, NH Aug 06, 2023
98 Kori W. Manchester, NH Aug 06, 2023
97 Ann W. Framingham, MA Aug 06, 2023
96 Sarah F. Hudson, Nh Aug 06, 2023
95 Carin L. Kingston, NH Aug 06, 2023
94 Suzanne F. Milford, NH Aug 06, 2023
93 Jeannine B. Northwood, NH Aug 05, 2023
92 Kaylie M. Salisbury, Nh Aug 04, 2023
91 Julizah S. Manchester, New Hampshire Aug 04, 2023
90 Tom B. Litchfield, New hampshire Aug 04, 2023
89 M M. Manchester, NH Aug 04, 2023
88 Gabby M. Pembroke, NH Aug 04, 2023
87 Heather R. Hollis, Nh Aug 03, 2023
86 Kelsey M. Concord, Nh Aug 03, 2023
85 C G. Manchester, New Hampshire Aug 03, 2023
84 Alicia L. 03102, Nh Aug 03, 2023
83 Prudence D. Manchester, NH Aug 03, 2023
82 Tatum T. Weare, NH Aug 03, 2023
81 Sue M. Grantham, NH Aug 03, 2023
80 Gabrielle L. Johnson, VT Aug 02, 2023
79 Samantha N. Manchester, NH Aug 02, 2023
78 Whitley B. Manchester, Nh Aug 02, 2023
77 Jessica O. Goffstown, NH Aug 02, 2023
76 Amanda B. Manchester, NH Aug 02, 2023
75 Autumn L. salem, nh Aug 02, 2023
74 Nicole R. Nashua, NH Aug 02, 2023
73 Kelly H. Manchester, Nh Aug 02, 2023
72 Trisha B. Londonderry, NH Aug 02, 2023
71 Angelique T. Manchester, Nh Aug 02, 2023
70 George R. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
69 Samantha L. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
68 Janice D. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
67 Alexander N. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
66 Kat L. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
65 Angie L. Londonderry, NH Aug 01, 2023
64 Caitlyn M. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
63 Jaime O. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
62 Linda G. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
61 Caitlyn D. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
60 Amanda G. Lawrence, US-NH Aug 01, 2023
59 Meaghan M. Manchester, 0 Aug 01, 2023
58 Angel G. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
57 Tiffany R. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
56 Gina Q. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
55 Katie M. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
54 JoEllen R. Pepperell, MA Aug 01, 2023
53 Sabrina K. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
52 nichole w. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
51 Anne R. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
50 Angela M. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
49 Ashley M. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
48 Dee H. Manchester, NaH Aug 01, 2023
47 Lily T. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
46 Shawna D. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
45 Keith L. Meredith, NH Aug 01, 2023
44 Linda D. Raymond, NH Aug 01, 2023
43 Sydney H. Litchfield, NH Aug 01, 2023
42 Amanda C. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
41 Alicia S. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
40 Erin S. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
39 Katherine Z. Merrimack, NH Aug 01, 2023
38 Tarah H. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
37 Melissa M. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
36 Cristina J. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
35 Jeannie R. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
34 Daniel D. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
33 Elizabeth P. Hooksett, NH Aug 01, 2023
32 Drew P. Hooksett, NH Aug 01, 2023
31 Brielle B. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
30 Melissa V. Windham, Nh Aug 01, 2023
29 nicole p. raymond, NH Aug 01, 2023
28 Angi B. Auburn, NH Aug 01, 2023
27 Davi C. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
26 delaney y. Epping, NH Aug 01, 2023
25 Wilhelmine E. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
24 Sophia L. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
23 Laura G. Goffstown, NH Aug 01, 2023
22 Crystal C. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
21 Sebastian B. Lowell, MA Aug 01, 2023
20 alianna v. londonderry, nh Aug 01, 2023
19 Nicole A. Charlotte, NC Aug 01, 2023
18 jules d. manchester, nh Aug 01, 2023
17 spencer s. Concord, NH Aug 01, 2023
16 Linda B. Bow, NH Aug 01, 2023
15 Christopher F. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
14 Ashley M. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
13 Jaylynn S. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
12 Mary S. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
11 Cessie H. Waxahachie, TX Aug 01, 2023
10 Jess P. Belmont, Nh Aug 01, 2023
9 Sharon S. Manchester, NH Aug 01, 2023
8 Rebecca J. Manchester, Nh Aug 01, 2023
7 Adriana M. Hudson, Nh Aug 01, 2023
6 Elizabeth F. Merrimack, NH Aug 01, 2023
5 Elizabeth S. Derry, NH Aug 01, 2023
4 Brian T. Acton, Maine Aug 01, 2023
3 Jodie A. Nashua, Nh Jul 31, 2023
2 Elisa O. Bedford, Nh Jul 31, 2023
1 Joan O. Amherst, NH Jul 31, 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 – Annual Meeting & Gentle Thanksgiving

NH Audubon McLane Center
84 Silk Farm Road
Concord, 03301 United States
11:30 – 3:30 p.m.

We’re back to a traditional menu of all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes this year, once again catered by the talented chefs behind The Green Beautiful Gourmet Vegan Cafe in Manchester!

Tickets are $30* for members and their guests, $35 for non-members, and $10 for children (10 and under).

  • Seating is limited, so buy your tickets today! No tickets sold at door.
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* Ticket prices have increased from last year due to inflation and a more accurate cost projection for the event. If you are a member and the ticket price is not within your budget, please contact us.

Guest Speaker

Peter Marsh

Attorney/Activist

Getting to Zero: A Roadmap for Ending Shelter Overpopulation — Attorney and former NHARL board member Peter Marsh was a founder of “Solutions to Overpopulation of Pets” (STOP), the group that spearheaded the establishment of publicly funded pet-sterilization programs in New Hampshire in the 1990s.

In less than a decade after the programs were established, shelter euthanasia rates dropped by 75 percent. By 2000, New Hampshire had become the first state in the nation to stop putting shelter cats and dogs to death just to make room for more homeless animals.

Using New Hampshire as a model, Peter has helped government agencies, foundations, and nonprofit groups develop humane animal protection programs throughout the United States.