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Franklin Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Franklin, NH

The Franklin Animal Shelter is operated by the Granite State Animal League and has fulfilled its mission to rehome abandoned, neglected, abused and surrendered dogs and cats in Franklin NH since 2002. Other than animals received under its municipal pound contract, the shelter operates as a limited-access shelter and is a registered 501 3 c Charity/ non-profit organization.

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Email gsalfranklin@gmail.com
Phone (603) 934-4132
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Address
19 Rescue Road
PO Box 265
Franklin, NH 03235
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19 Rescue Road

PO Box 265

Franklin, NH 03235

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Adoptable pets at Franklin Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Reba's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Franklin, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Daphne's adoption status with email updates.
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Daphne

French Bulldog

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Franklin, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Sophia's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophia

Domestic Longhair

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Franklin, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Norwegian Elkhound

Male, 10 yrs 6 mos
Franklin, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Boxer

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Franklin, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Bowie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bowie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Franklin, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Franklin, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Franklin, NH
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Shelter FAQs

The Franklin Animal Shelter services the City of Franklin NH. It contracts as the City's Municipal Pound and accepts resident surrenders of cats and dogs. The Shelter also accepts surrenders from the towns of Hill, Tilton, Northfield, Salisbury & Boscawen. Adoptions are made to any qualified adopter regardless of residency.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters are required to submit an application which is researched to ensure that the adoption is a good fit for the animal. This is NOT a first-come, first-served adoption process. Adoption fees are based upon the breed. (cat or dog) and age (youth, adult, senior) and are published on our website at www.franklinanimalshelter.com/adoptions.htm.

Adoption application

https://franklinanimalshelter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Adopt-App-V2c-2023.pdf

http://www.franklinanimalshelter.com

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We'll also keep you updated on Casey's adoption status with email updates.
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Casey

Labrador Retriever

Female, Senior
Stratham, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female
Ctr Ossipee, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Roo - LOOKING FOR LOVE!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Roo - LOOKING FOR LOVE!

Mountain Cur/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
White River Junction, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Alice - so sweet and playful!!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Alice - so sweet and playful!!

Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Nashua, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Manchester, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Manchester, NH

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