Rochester Proclaims Service Dog Awareness Month

On September 3rd, Mayor Paul Callaghan of the City of Rochester, NH made a proclamation declaring September as Service Dog Awareness month at the city council meeting and Brendan Madden of The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs had the honor to receive it! The proclamation highlights “the profound … Read More

Portsmouth proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month

Last night Mayor Deaglan McEachern, the Mayor of Portsmouth, NH presented New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs with a proclamation declaring September as Service Dog Awareness month at the city council meeting las night and Brendan Madden had the honor to accept it! Also in attendance was, Coach, … Read More

National Service Dog Awareness Month, September 2024

64 million adults and children have a disability in the United States but there are only an estimated 500,000 service dogs out of a population of 339,996,563 people nationwide (that means approximately .15% of service dogs compared to people) and the need for service dogs is growing. There’s no way … Read More

Dover Proclaims September Service Dog Awareness Month

Mayor Bob Carrier of the City of Dover NH was unable to attend last night’s meeting so Deputy Mayor Shanahan presented the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs with a proclamation declaring September as Service Dog Awareness month at the meeting at 7:00 in city hall, and … Read More

Complimentary Signs for National Service Dog Awareness Month!

September is National Service Dog Awareness Month and to celebrate The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs has provided complimentary awareness signs for businesses to take and display at their location! These are available at The Dover Greater Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber Collaborative of Greater … Read More

Granite State Comicon

Join us at the Granite State Comicon, NH’S Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention since 2003, where the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs will have a vendor both!!! Guests include Kevin Eastman–Author, Artist Co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, In between TMNT projects, Eastman created an … Read More

Cochecho Arts Festival Friday Night Headliner

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce on August 2 at 6:30 pm for a 38th Annual Cochecho Arts Festival Friday Night Headliner with – Matty & The Penders NH’s Ultimate 90s Alternative Rock Tribute where the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs will be the nonprofit of the … Read More

Salute Your Service: A Job Fair Honoring Hire a Veteran Day

Join us for the Salute Your Service Job Fair, a one-stop event connecting veterans with top employers seeking your skills and experience as well as training and employment resources. This in-person fair is designed to honor your service and support your professional civilian development on the one-year anniversary of New Hampshire’s Hire A … Read More

Fundraising with Mini-Golf in 2024

Do you like mini golf? Do you like Hilltop Funcenter? Want to support service dogs? Get your discounted passes 25% off, good for one game of mini golf! Only $8.00, with 50% of the proceeds going to the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs! Pay with Venmo … Read More

Join us at the NHES Job Fair at the Rim Sports Complex on April 30

When: April 30th, 11am – 2pm Where: 311 Winnacunnet Rd., Building B, Hampton NH Pictures and/or video recordings may be used by NHES for future promotional and/or informational purposes in the public domain.NHES is a proud member of America’s Workforce Network and NH Works. NHES is an Equal Opportunity Employer … Read More

The FINAL Rochester Free Comic Book Day Festival 2024

When– May 4th, 2024 10am – 4pm Where – The Ballroom at the Governor’s Inn               78 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH Meet Special Guests & shop with a few select vendors. There are free comics in the Event Hall Participate in the Costume Contest … Read More

NHCSSD Recieves Grant

The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs recently received a $5,000 one year operating grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. “The grant will help further The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs’ (NHCSSD) mission to help service dog owners provide their working dogs … Read More

Fundraising with Mini-Golf

Do you like mini golf? Do you like Hilltop Funcenter? Want to support service dogs? Get your discounted passes 25% off, good for one game of mini golf! Only $8.00, with 50% of the proceeds going to the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs! Just write “passes” and … Read More

Store Takeover at Jetpack

The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs will be taking over Jetpack Comics & Games and raising money for their non-profit. 25% OF ALL SALES FROM 5 – 7 PM GO DIRECTLY TO NHCSSD. Come, buy the stuff you love and lend a hand to one of … Read More

Art Contest

July 7th- Aug 25th Submit your artwork to be used on posters (for an 18 by 24 glossy) to promote service dog awareness. Email your drawings, paintings, graphic art, etc. (just not sculptures) to [email protected] in a high resolution jpg or png format or drop them off at the Printing … Read More

National Dog Pawty

Thanks to Golden Dog Adventure Co. as well as their community and partners we are able to open an additional client slot so we can help provide another service dog with an exam, vaccinations, a heartworm test, and help provide the best quality of life! (or a credit to their … Read More

Banner at SMA

Thanks to the Dover Business Development Department and the Dover 400 event committee for contacting Saint Mary Academy we were able to display our banner on their fence!

Merchant’s Billboard

Thank you so much to Lisa at Merchant’s Auto for getting us up on the billboard and thank you to Gunther’s Goodies for the contact!

Run For The Dogs 2013

It was a beautiful day this past Sunday, at The Run For The Dogs 5K to benefit Mary’s Dogs Rescue and Adoption. We were there for our third year thanks to Breeze Pet Salon LLC. This year the race t-shirts were colored red, I wonder what color they will be … Read More

Them Apples 8

Join us for an evening at the tasting room at North Country Hard Cider to benefit a cause dear to our dog-loving hearts. Hosted by Mark Moccia, proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the NH Coalition for Service Support Dogs (NHCSSD). Enjoy 15+ locally-sourced all natural hard ciders on tap … Read More

Free Comic Book Day 2023

Join us at free comic book day in Rochester, NH hosted by Jetpack Comics and Games! The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs will have a vendor booth set up at the Governor’s Inn. We will be also be accepting donations and selling our t-shirts, other NHCSSD … Read More

May 13: Small Business Buzz-aar & Craft Fair

Do you like craft fairs, service dogs, and supporting small businesses? Then come on down to the Small Business Buzz-aar & Craft Fair Saturday, MAY 13, 2023 AT 10 AM! Featuring booths by Kelly Schwarze Goss the President of the Northern New England Volunteer Chapter for Canine Companions and Brendan … Read More

Run for the Dogs

On Sunday May 28th we will be a vendor at the Run for the Dogs 5K race for the third time. We are being sponsored again by Breeze Pet Salon LLC. You can sign up here.

January 26: Wing-itz for working dogs!

Join us for another great fundraising event to help NHCSSD in our mission to help service dogs, oh, and get a great meal! 20% of all sales will be donated to NHCSSD! DATE: Thursday, January 26th TIME: 11am – 10pm LOCATION: Wing-itz Dover How to Participate Present the event flier … Read More

Update on Basil the Service Dog

December 2022 We are so happy that Basil is feeling better and back to working! We have a special message from his owner, Alyssa: Thank you to EVERYONE who donated to our cause. It is because of YOU that Basil is doing so well and is able to get the … Read More

THANK YOU to the Dover branch of Newburyport Bank!

December 5, 2022 A huge thank you to the Dover branch of Newburyport Bank who donated $500.00 which will be added to our medical assistance fund! This money was a great surprise and will be used to help service dog owners with medical bills

Client Spotlight: Alyssa & Basil

Meet Alyssa LaFoe and her service dog Basil! Basil is a 2 year old golden retriever. Alyssa has had Basil since he was 8 weeks old. Basil’s trainer, Kelly Bourgeois from Doggonit Training, evaluated the litter and picked Basil out for Alyssa based on her needs. Basil is a psychiatric … Read More

NHCSSD is now a Golden Dog Adventure Company Partner

September 2022 We are now partnered with the Golden Dog Adventure Company and look forward to the brainstorming sessions with Traci, collaborating with the other members, and participating in club events. Along with benefits like being involved in their P.A.W.S. curriculum, having the Golden Dog Adventure Co list our resources … Read More

Susan Surfass Donates Painting to NHCSSD

Local artist, Susan Surfass, has donated this lovely painting entitled R & R to NHCSSD. This beautiful marsh painting is also dog-themed! If you look closely, you can see a person walking with their dog in the lower left corner. If you would like to see this painting in person, … Read More

September 24, 2022: Service Dog Pizza Party Benefit at Rogers Pizza

September is Service Dog Awareness Month and we’re celebrating with one of NHCSSD’s founding members, Roger’s Pizza! Come enjoy a pizza party with other dog lovers in your community, and get a free keychain! DATE: Saturday, September 24, 2022 TIME: 12:00 Noon COST: $15 (does not include food) Tickets are … Read More

Make Your Own Service Dog Cookies!

After perfecting his Peanut Butter Dog Treats, Brendan Madden decided he would also create a Service Dog cookie for humans to enjoy. He has generously shared the recipe here! Service Dog Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 … Read More

Brendan Madden Featured in NECU’s Kindness Stories

November 2020 NHCSSD founder, Brendan Madden, is featured in Northeast Credit Union’s Love Your Community Kindness Stories. We are proud to have the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs spotlighted so beautifully! About NECU LYC Northeast Credit Union’s Love Your Community Project is a kindness movement dedicated … Read More

December 7, 2019: Holiday Craft Fair in Somersworth, NH

NHCSSD will be at the 2019 Holiday Craft Fair in Somersworth on Saturday, December 7! The annual Holiday Craft Fair is hosted by the Somersworth Festival Association and will feature over 150 of the best vendors in the region. There will be plenty of free parking and the venue is … Read More

Curio Museum & Loud Canvas Partner on NHCSSD Website

November 24, 2019 NHCSSD members Curio Museum Design and Loud Canvas Media are coming together to bring a new website to the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs. The website, set to launch in December, will allow us much greater outreach and will allow visitors to join … Read More

November 22, 2019: Patty B’s Fundraiser

Join us at Patty B’s Ristorante Italiano on Friday, November 22 for a full-day event. Enjoy some great food, participate in raffles, and make donations to NHCSSD! Not only is Patty B’s a member of the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs, they are also widely considered … Read More

October 26, 2019: Harvest Craft Fair in Somersworth

NHCSSD will be at the 2019 Harvest Craft Fair in Somersworth on Saturday, October 26! The Harvest Craft Fair is hosted by the Somersworth Festival Association and will feature over 150 of the best vendors in the region. There will be plenty of free parking and the venue is handicap … Read More

Flight Coffee Co. Provides Coffee for NHCSSD Fundraiser

October 1, 2019 Enjoy locally roasted coffee while supporting service dogs in New Hampshire! The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs is excited to announce that we are participating in the Flight Coffee Company Specialty Coffee Fundraising Program! Flight Coffee is a speciality coffee roaster with a … Read More

August 3, 2019: First Coalition Benefit, Roger’s Pizza Dover

The New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs is holding their first ever benefit at Roger’s Pizza in Dover on Saturday, August 3! Join us for some great food, items for sale from Sweet Meadows Flower Shop, and present a ticket to your server and Roger’s will donate … Read More