In the News

2024

• Wolfeboro Man Sentenced Up to 12 Years for Killing As Many As a Dozen Cats
  May 9, 2024
  Brendan Elwell, 28, was sentenced by Carroll County Superior Court Judge Mark Attorri for torturing and killing up to a dozen cats and kittens in 2020 and 2021.

• Londonderry Man is Charged with Seven Counts of Animal Cruelty
  March 14, 2024
  Man is charged with seven counts of animal cruelty after police said they found five dead cats in his building's basement.

• 15 Dogs Rescued From Hooksett Home
  January 21, 2024
  Owners were charged with 15 counts of animal cruelty and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

2023

• Dozens of Animals Seized From Two Locations
  September 3, 2023
  Animals are being cared for at multiple state animal shelters. 

• Dog Dies After Being Left in Hot Car
  June 12, 2023
  A New Hampshire woman is being charged with animal cruelty after her dog was left in a hot car over the weekend and died. 

• 12 Dogs Seized From 'Hoarding' Conditions
  March 30, 2023
  Pope Memorial Humane Society - Cocheco Valley recently took into custody 12
  dogs, including three 2-week-old puppies.

• Domesticated Rats Discarded at Side of Road
  March 29, 2023
  About 30 domesticated hooded rats were released on the side of the road in Barnstead. 

• Cats Found in a Foreclosed Home
  March 10, 2023
  Couple arrested who moved out of a house, leaving over a dozen cats inside without any care. 

• Man Arrested in Connection with Death of Puppy
  February 18, 2023
  A Manchester man was arrested in connection with the death of a 5-month-old puppy.

• NH SPCA Rescues Neglected Dog Living in Squalor
  January 27, 2023
  The New Hampshire SPCA assisted the Barrington Police Department in the removal of a severely neglected dog from a home.

• State Trooper and Dog Trainer Rescue Abandoned Dog
  January 24, 2023
  Two facing cruelty charges after abandoning dog on a bridge.

2022

• Dozens of Animals Removed From a Home
  December 8, 2022
  70 pets seized from Claremont home are expected to survive.

• Manchester Man Charged with Animal Cruelty in Death of 10- week Old Puppy
  November 10, 2022
  Jose DeJesus Claudio, 49,was arrested after a woman brought the puppy to the Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester that was whining and yelping loudly and appeared to be having seizures.

• Cruelty Suspect's Lawyer Wants Statement Tossed
  November 7, 2022
  A Wolfeboro man who was indicted on 12 counts of animal cruelty has asked a judge to throw out statements made to police.

• 27 Dogs Removed From Home Due to Inhumane Conditions
  October 18, 2022
  27 Labrador retrievers were removed from Swansey breeder do to "deplorable" conditions, according to the Monadnock Humane Society.
• Man Charged with Arson and Animal Cruelty
  July 19, 2022
  A Manchester man is facing several charges after police say he intentionally started a fire in his apartment.

2021

• New Hampshire law changes help wild critters, cats, canines
  July 28, 20921
  New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed three bills aimed at protecting not just canines but cats and wild critters as well.

• Man Gets 7 Years
  July 14, 2021
  Christopher Vincent pleads guilty to animal cruelty and arson charges for burning down a chicken coop.

• Wolfeboro Man Charged in Cat Deaths
  July 6, 2021
  A Wolfeboro man has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly killing four kittens and leaving their remains near a walking path.

• NH SPCA Rescues Animals from Two Neglect Cases
  April 13, 2021
  The New Hampshire SPCA Field Services Division recently rescued more than sixty rabbits from a home in Farmington as well as five horses and a mule from a residence in Pittsfield.

• Christina Fay To Start Paying
  March 4, 2021
  Christina Fay who was convicted of animal cruelty must start paying over $2 million in restitution and fines.

• Man Accused of Leaving Severed Rabbit Heads
  February 17, 2021
  Man accused of leaving severed rabbit heads on woman's car surrenders.

• Man indicted in Londonderry Dog Stabbing
  February 16, 2021
  A Massachusetts man is facing felony cruelty charges for allegedly stabbing a dog in the head.

• Great Dane Owner May Have Sentencing Imposed Next Month
  February 3, 2021
  Christina Fay, the former Wolfeboro resident convicted on 17 counts of animal cruelty, is due in Carroll County Superior Court next month for imposition of sentencing.

2020

• Bartlett Man Charged With Animal Cruelty
  December 22, 2020
  Police have charged a Bartlett man with animal cruelty and reckless driving after he was seen forcing a large dog to walk behind a pickup.

• Hooksett Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend's Cat
  December 14, 2020
  A Hooksett man is facing domestic violence and cruelty charges.

• Man Accused of Throwing 7-Week- old Kitten Against Car
  December 14, 2020
  A man is facing a cruelty to animal charge after allegedly throwing a kitten against a parked car.

• Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend's Cat
  December 13, 2020
  A Hooksett man is facing domestic violence and animal cruelty charges.

• Supreme Court Rules Against Great Dane Owner
  December 2, 2020
  The NH Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of Christina Fay on 17 counts of Animal Cruelty.

• Hampton Woman Charged With Cruelty
  June 15, 2020
  A Hampton woman was charged with 17 counts of animal cruelty by Hampton Police.

• Man Suspected of Starving Dog to Death Arrested
  March 4, 2020
  Michael Jouvelakas, the man being sought on charges he starved a dog to death, has turned himself in, according to Rochester police.

• Supreme Court Hears Fay Appeal
  February 13, 2020
  Fay's lawyer argued before New Hampshire's highest court that her convictions should be overturned.

• Oral Arguments in Christina Fay Case Postponed
  January 8, 2020
  Oral arguments in Christina Fay's animal cruelty conviction appeal in New Hampshire's State Supreme Court have been delayed until next month.

• New Hampshire Couple Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
  January 8, 2020
  Town officials discovered a severely malnourished dog and dog carcass in a house in the town of Raymond.