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Haverhill approves its first on‑duty K‑9 and creates fund to cover care
Summary
The City Council unanimously voted to establish the Haverhill Police Canine Maintenance Fund after Mayor Barrett introduced Officer Justin Graham’s new K‑9, Rex, and said the Stanton Foundation will cover the dog’s initial purchase and training. The fund will accept public gifts for ongoing veterinary care, insurance and equipment.
Mayor Barrett introduced Officer Justin Graham and Rex, the department’s new K‑9, and told the council the Stanton Foundation is underwriting the dog’s purchase, training and initial veterinary care. “They will pay for the purchase of the dog, the training of the dog, the retrofitting of the vehicles that will hold the dog,” Barrett said. The mayor said the…
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