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Sunday, September 07, 2025Rochester proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month
At the city Council meeting on September 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan, the Mayor of Rochester, NH declared September as Service Dog Awareness month and Brendan Madden was in attendance to accept it!PROCLAMATION National Service Dog Month WHEREAS, We believe in the joyful, transformative power of the human-canine bond and inclusivity of all citizens; and WHEREAS, In the United States, 64 million adults and children have a disability and only 16,000 service dogs from accredited training programs exist
Sunday, September 07, 2025NH proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month
The State of New HampshireBy Her Excellency Kelly A. Ayotte, Governor A Proclamation In the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-Five SERVICE DOG AWARENESS MONTH SEPTEMBER 2025 WHEREAS, service dogs play an essential role in the lives of individuals with physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other disabilities, empowering them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives; and, WHEREAS, these highly trained dogs assist their handlers with critical tasks such as guiding the visually
Saturday, August 30, 2025Portsmouth proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month
PORTSMOUTH—At the City Council meeting on Aug. 18, Mayor Deaglan McEachern declared September as Service Dog Awareness month and Brendan Madden, founder of the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs, had the honor to accept it! Whereas: September is National Service Dog Month, created to raise awareness and show appreciation for the extraordinary work carefully trained and certified service dogs do every day for the people in their care, to honor the dedicated individuals who train and
Saturday, August 30, 2025Dover Proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month for 3rd Year
WHEREAS: The City of Dover recognizes the profound impact that service dogs have on the lives of individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence, mobility, and overall quality of life; andWHEREAS: Approximately 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability, representing 26% of the adult population. Approximately 13% of children in the United States under the age of 18 have a disability; andWHEREAS: The United States is home to an estimated 500,000 service dogs who play a crucial
