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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
Website
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 Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Franklin, NH
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 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 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 Bravo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bravo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Manchester, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Petey's adoption status with email updates.
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Petey

Pekingese

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Londonderry, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Claddagh's adoption status with email updates.
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Claddagh

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Nashua, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Dennis's adoption status with email updates.
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Dennis

Boxer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 11 yrs 1 mo
Conway, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Bran's adoption status with email updates.
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Bran

Pointer/Dutch Shepherd

Male, 9 mos
Hanover, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Macho's adoption status with email updates.
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Macho

French Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Goshen, NH

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