Animal Control

Animal Control Officer

The duties of the Animal Control Officer include, but are not limited to, enforcing laws and town ordinances related to the ownership and welfare of animals and responding to incidents in which animals are involved. 

If for any reason you need to reach our Animal Control Officer (Bjarna O'Brien), please contact 603-893-1911 option 1. This number reaches the Police Department's dispatch center, and our Animal Control Officer will be dispatched from there.

Dog Licenses

All dogs 4 months or older must be licensed in New Hampshire. You will need to bring in proof of rabies inoculation and proof of spaying or neutering if the dog is altered. 

All dog licenses expire on April 30th each year. You will need to renew your dog's license annually by this date or penalties and fines will be issued, per State law. There is a one-month grace period before the penalty begins. The penalty is $1 per month beginning in June. There may also be a $25 civil forfeiture fine issued, which will be due 15 days after receipt of the fine. 

Dog license renewal notices will be sent to the address on the license on file. Dogs may be licensed by mail. Please notify the Town Clerk's office if you no longer have your dog or have moved from Salem.

For information on Dog Licenses, please visit the Dog License page here: https://www.salemnh.gov/466/Dog-Licenses

New Hampshire Fish & Game

If you have a hunting-related problem, please contact NH Fish and Game. Their website can be found here: https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/