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 back throughout National Service Dog Month to see the list of proclamations growing!
You can help today! To request a proclamation from your hometown or city, use this easy proclamation request tool now!
Click here to submit your request and your proclamation may be featured below.*
STATE PROCLAMATIONS
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawai’i
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- Texas
- West Virginia
COUNTY AND DISTRICT PROCLAMATIONS
- Somerset County, NJ
- Borough of Somerville, NJ
- Genesee County, NY
- Cuyahoga County, OH
- Fayette County, PA
- Johnson County, TX
- Montgomery County, TX
- Tarrant County, TX
CITY PROCLAMATIONS
- Payson, AZ
- Phoenix, AZ
- Tempe, AZ
- Cotati, CA
- Campbell, CA
- Healdsburg, CA
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Novato, CA
- Oceanside, CA
- Palos Verdes Estates, CA
- Petaluma, CA
- Richmond, CA
- Rohnert Park, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Temecula, CA
- Windsor, CA
- Centennial, CO
- Denver, CO
- Decatur, GA
- City of West Chicago, IL
- Olathe, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Springfield, MA
- Ballwin, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Hilliard, OH
- Lyndhurst, OH
- New Albany, OH
- Vandalia, OH
- Westerville, OH
- Nashville, TN
- Abilene, TX
- Bedford, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Highland Village, TX
- Irving, TX
- Southlake, TX
- Everett, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
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