SERVICE ANIMAL AWARENESS DAY 2007

 

On Thursday, June 14th, more than 20 people and 14 service dogs and puppies in training gathered in the Council Chambers at the State House for the presentation of the second anniversary of Service Animal Awareness Day. As we waited for Governor Lynch, the group impressed other visitors by the dogs’ excellent demeanor and several members of the Group were approached by legislators and members of the public and were able to tell them about our group and its purpose. We really made a statement in a big way!!

 

We presented Governor Lynch with a DGUNH had and he wore it a picture! Following the ceremony, many people went across the street to the Barley House. The staff had put together several tables so that we could sit together as a group and we all had a good time.

Carole Holmes said in an email after the event. “All the Dog Guides and puppies were well behaved at the State House and at the Barley house.. That makes a big positive statement too!”

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Governor Lynch Reading Proclamation

SERVICE ANIMALS AWARENESS DAY
JUNE 16, 2007

WHEREAS, Dog guides and service animals, enhance lives by performing tasks that their owners would otherwise be unable to accomplish; and WHEREAS Dog Guides and service animals are specially raised and trained by dedicated individuals known as puppy raisers; and WHEREAS, Dog guides and service animals are not pets, but are specially bred, raised, and trained animals who may accompany their owners in any activity; and
WHEREAS, Interference with dog guides and service animals, pose direct and serious dangers to the lives of service animal users; WHEREAS, June 16, 2007, marks the second anniversary of legislation signed into law providing increased protection for service animals; Now, Therefore, I, John H. Lynch, Governor of the State of New Hampshire, do hereby proclaim June 16,2007 as Service Animals Awareness Day in New Hampshire