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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
