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Montgomery County Council proclaims April 2026 Therapy Animal Appreciation Month
Summary
The County Council on April 21 proclaimed April 2026 as Therapy Animal Appreciation Month, thanking volunteer handlers and organizations that provide thousands of visits to schools, libraries, hospitals and senior-living sites and highlighting benefits for students, veterans and other residents.
Montgomery County’s council formally proclaimed April 2026 as Therapy Animal Appreciation Month on April 21, recognizing volunteer handlers and local therapy-animal organizations for regular visits to schools, libraries, hospitals, courts and senior-living communities.
The proclamation, presented as of April 21, 2026, names Therapy Dog Appreciation Day (April 11) and National Therapy Animal Day (April 30) and notes that therapy teams across the county provide “thousands of visits each year” that help reduce stress and support learning and recovery, according to the council’s text.
Council Vice President Marilyn…
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