National Service Dog Month Proclamations – Recognizing the PROS

States and Local Governments Issue Proclamations for September’s National Service Dog Month

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SANTA ROSA, California –Among the 64 million Americans living with a disability, only a small fraction—16,000—benefit from the assistance of task-trained service dogs. National Service Dog Month, celebrated every September, shines a light on the invaluable impact service dogs have on the lives of people with disabilities.

To celebrate this important month, Canine Companions is asking for help spread the word about service dogs and engage in fun and educational activities. The organization is also getting recognition from state and local legislators! 

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 69 million households in the U.S. share their homes with at least one furry friend. We know that humans and canines are a perfect match.

The cities, counties and states below are officially proclaiming September as National Service Dog Month, championing service dog rights and fostering understanding about their vital role. The proclamations bring important awareness to communities on the great work of service dogs and our mission.  

Canine Companions has clients living in all 50 states and has set a goal of receiving a statewide or local proclamation from each.

 

Check out our proclamations received for National Service Dog Month 2024! Want to assist in future advocacy activities? Register to become an advocate now!


STATE PROCLAMATIONS

  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Georgia
  • Hawai’i
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan Proclamation and State Resolution
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Texas
  • West Virginia

COUNTY AND DISTRICT PROCLAMATIONS

  • Escambia County, FL
  • Carroll County, GA
  • Columbia County, GA
  • Cook County, IL
  • McPherson County, KS
  • Louisville Metro, KY
  • Lancaster County, NC
  • Somerset County, NJ
  • Borough of Somerville, NJ
  • Genesee County, NY
  • Suffolk County, NY
  • Cuyahoga County, OH
  • Montgomery County, OH
  • Fayette County, PA
  • Johnson County, TX
  • Montgomery County, TX
  • Tarrant County, TX
  • Henrico County, VA
  • James County, VA
  • Snohomish County, WA

CITY PROCLAMATIONS

  • Payson, AZ
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Tempe, AZ
  • Tolleson, AZ
  • Cotati, CA
  • Campbell, CA
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Los Altos Hills, CA
  • Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Novato, CA
  • Oceanside, CA
  • Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Petaluma, CA
  • Richmond, CA
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • San Mateo, CA
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Tehachapi, CA
  • Temecula, CA
  • Windsor, CA
  • Yorba Linda, CA
  • Centennial, CO
  • Denver, CO
  • Tolland, CT
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Davenport, FL
  • Haines City, FL
  • Plantation, FL
  • Sunrise, FL
  • Tamarac, FL
  • Winter Park, FL
  • Decatur, GA
  • Sandpoint, ID
  • City of West Chicago, IL
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Olathe, KS
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Louisville, KY
  • Barnstable, MA
  • Springfield, MA
CITY PROCLAMATIONS, CONTINUED
  • Ballwin, MO
  • Rock Hill, MO
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Reno, NV
  • Hempstead, NY
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Belpre, OH
  • Cleveland Heights, OH
  • Hilliard, OH
  • Huber Heights, OH
  • Lyndhurst, OH
  • New Albany, OH
  • Parma Heights, OH
  • Sunbury, OH
  • Vandalia, OH
  • Vermilion, OH
  • Westerville, OH
  • Eugene, OR
  • New Castle, PA
  • Portsmouth, RI
  • Hardeeville, SC
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Nashville, TN
  • Abilene, TX
  • Austin, TX
  • Bedford, TX
  • Boerne, TX
  • Dallas, TX
  • Friendswood, TX
  • Highland Village, TX
  • Irving, TX
  • Southlake, TX
  • Sandy, UT
  • Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Everett, WA
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • Olympia, WA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Spokane, WA
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Vancouver, WA

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State of Colorado Proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, signed by Governor Jared Polis, with official seal.
Three people and a service dog posing in front of a doorway labeled "Governor"; one of the people is holding a certificate.
Proclamation from governor Jim Justice
Woman seating with her service dog holding a proclamation
Proclamation from state of Maryland
A man in a wheelchair holding an official document, accompanied by a yellow Labrador Retriever.
Service Dog Month proclamation from the Governor of Texas for September 2024, with a gold seal and signature.
A woman holding an official statement stands next to a seated yellow Labrador wearing a "Canine Companions" vest. They are outside a house with a light blue door.
A proclamation from the State of Ohio declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, with signatures from the Governor and Lieutenant Governor and the Great Seal of the State of Ohio.
A group of seven people, some with guide dogs, posing indoors. A young girl in front is holding a certificate. The background has a wall with words like "grateful" and "appreciate" displayed.
Proclamation declaring September 2024 to be National Service Dog Month in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, signed by Brian G. Gallagher, Mayor, and Kevin Sluka, Municipal Clerk, dated 8/5/2024.
A boy sitting by a fireplace, holding an open folder with a proclamation inside, while a Labrador Retriever in a service dog vest sits beside him holding a rolled paper in its mouth.
Proclamation from the mayor of Payson, Arizona, declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, emphasizing the benefits of service dogs and the need for greater accessibility and independence for people with disabilities.
A man pointing towards a document on a desk with a yellow Labrador retriever wearing a service dog vest beside him.
Proclamation from the Office of the Governor of Arizona, declaring September 2024 as Arizona Service Dog Month, with signatures and the state seal.
A man in a wheelchair holding a certificate sits next to a black service dog on the floor, with a door in the background.
City of San Diego proclamation document declaring National Service Dog Month, with official seal and signature of Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego.
Two people stand outside a building, with the man on the right holding a framed document and a Labrador service dog sitting by his side.
State of Illinois proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, signed by the governor and Secretary of State.
Three people holding service dogs standing around the James City County logo inside a building, with one person holding a certificate.
Proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month in James City County, with a seal and signature at the bottom.
Group of people standing together in a room with an official seal, an American flag, and a screen in the background.
Proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month in Parma Heights, signed by Mayor Marie Gallo, with details highlighting the transformative power of service dogs and recognizing the efforts of Canine Companions.
A group of six people sitting at a city council meeting table with nameplates, the American flag, and a city flag behind them.
A Labrador Retriever wearing a service vest sits next to a framed proclamation declaring National Service Dog Month in Ballwin, Missouri.
A proclamation from the Governor of the State of Georgia declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, highlighting the role of service dogs in empowering individuals with disabilities and recognizing the contributions of nonprofit organizations and governmental departments.
A yellow Labrador Retriever wearing a blue vest lies on grass next to a framed proclamation for National Service Dog Month.
Proclamation declaring September 2024 to be National Service Dog Month in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, signed by the Lawrence County Commissioners.
A group of five adults standing indoors, smiling at the camera. One person holds a certificate while a black Labrador service dog sits in front.
A proclamation from the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno declaring September 2024 as "National Service Dog Month" to recognize the benefits of service dogs and their impact on people with disabilities.
A diverse group of people, including individuals in wheelchairs and service dogs, posing in front of a "City of Sunrise Florida" emblem in a council chamber.
City of Belpre Mayor's Proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, signed by Mayor Susan J. Abdella.
Group of people standing in a room with wood-paneled walls holding a certificate, with American and Texas flags in the background.
Proclamation from the mayor of Lincoln declaring the month of September 2024 as National Service Dog Month.
Proclamation from Somerset, NJ.
A group of people and service dogs posing together in a room with "Rohnert Park, California" displayed on the wall and screen in the background.
Group photo of four people standing in an office, two of them holding leashes with black service dogs. The woman in the center holds a Proclamation document recognizing National Service Dog Month.
Proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month in Louisville, Kentucky, signed by the mayor.
Group of six adults standing in front of a greenery backdrop, one holding a certificate, next to a poster of a dog in a service vest.
Louisville Metro Council proclamation recognizing September 2024 as "National Service Dog Month" honoring Canine Companions for their leadership in assisting those with disabilities.
Two women, one sitting in a mobility scooter and one standing, both smiling and holding a certificate, with a service dog wearing a "Canine Companions" vest in the foreground.
Letter from the County of Henrico recognizing September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, addressed to Mr. Richard Orr.
A group of eleven people, some holding service dogs, stands in an outdoor setting. One person in a wheelchair holds a dog in their lap. The group poses with a framed proclamation. Trees and flags are visible in the background.
State of South Carolina Governor's Proclamation for National Service Dog Month for September 2024, signed by Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, emphasizing the importance of service dogs for people with disabilities and recognizing the benefits they bring to the community.
A labrador retriever wearing a blue and yellow scarf sits outdoors on a stone ledge, holding a framed proclamation document. Flowers and trees are in the background.
Proclamation from Hardeeville, South Carolina, declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, signed by Mayor Harry Williams.
A group of people posing in a formal room with wood paneling and a flag, holding a certificate, with a service dog lying on the floor in front.
Group of seven people and two service dogs standing in front of a council chamber backdrop with "In God We Trust" sign and City of Yorba Linda logos.
Proclamation document from Suffolk County Legislature, declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month in Suffolk County, NY, with a gold seal at the bottom.
Two women and a man dressed in formal wear pose together in an office setting, with the man holding a certificate. A service dog sits in front of them.
A proclamation from the State of Georgia declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, signed by the governor and the chief of staff.
A group of people, some in wheelchairs and some with guide dogs, pose together indoors, holding a certificate.
City of Myrtle Beach document declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, signed by the mayor and city clerk.
Two people in wheelchairs pose with service dogs in front of the "City of Sunrise, Florida" Commission Chambers.
A group of people posing inside a city council chamber with a sign that reads "City of Sunrise Florida." Some individuals in wheelchairs are accompanied by service dogs. Behind them, officials are seated at a desk with nameplates.
A group of people in a courtroom, some seated in wheelchairs, accompanied by service dogs.
Town of Los Altos Hills Proclamation recognizing September 2024 as National Service Dog Month. Signed by the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers.
Labrador retriever in a yellow vest sitting on a ledge outdoors, holding a framed proclamation.
Proclamation signed by Mayor Omar Arroyo declaring September as "National Service Dog Month" in Haines City to honor and support service dogs and the people with disabilities they assist.
Two people and a service dog in front of a city council meeting with an official proclamation.
State of Indiana proclamation from Senate District 30 recognizing September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, highlighting the benefits of service dogs and the efforts of Canine Companions. Signed by State Senator Fady Qaddoura.
A group of people, some with service dogs, standing in a legislative chamber with wooden desks and a display of names on the wall.
Proclamation Declaring September 2024 As National Service Dog Month by the Town of Portsmouth, RI, with a gold seal and signatures at the bottom.
A woman in a beige jacket is standing beside a yellow Labrador wearing a blue service dog vest. Another woman in a wheelchair with a service dog next to her is receiving a certificate from a man in a dark suit. People are seated in the background of the room.
Three people posing indoors with a service dog wearing a blue vest. One woman is holding a proclamation document, another is standing beside her, and a man is in a wheelchair.
Proclamation declaring September 2024 National Service Dog Month in Sunbury, with text detailing the importance of service dogs and measures to educate and support the community, signed by Mayor Joseph St. John.
Young girl sitting on a bench outdoors, holding a framed certificate and smiling.
A group of people posing with a document in a meeting room; a woman is holding a black service dog with a "Canine Companions" vest.
A group of people standing behind a wooden counter, with one person in front holding a certificate.
Lancaster County South Carolina Proclamation declaring September as National Service Dog Month in recognition of service dogs and individuals with disabilities. Signed by Jose Luis, Councilmember, District 4, County of Lancaster.
A woman and a black dog holding a proclamation document outside.
State of Nebraska Proclamation declaring September 2024 as National Service Dog Month, signed by the Governor and Secretary of State.
A group of people standing behind a podium in a formal room with flags and a board listing names in the background.
Group of seven people standing in a hallway with marble columns, accompanied by three service dogs.
Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly presented to Canine Companions for National Service Dog Month, thanking them for providing service dogs to people with disabilities.
Display of a framed House of Representatives document, a medal with blue and yellow ribbon, and several photos of a Labrador Retriever and a person.
A woman and a man stand inside an office holding a framed proclamation. The woman is smiling, wearing a blue shirt, and holding a dog on a leash. The man is in a suit. A dog sits between them, wearing a vest. There's an American flag and a wall with framed photos in the background.