The Canine Newsletter | September 2023

September is National Service Dog Month!

Happy National Service Dog Month! Join the celebration and help us share the importance of service dogs and the incredible work they do to empower people with disabilities. Learn more about what it takes to become a PRO, download fun activities for all ages and take action to strengthen the service dog movement in your communities. Don’t forget to share your participation on social media using #CelebrateThePros. Check out the service dog month page.

New PSA With Eukanuba

Canine Companions is thrilled to announce a new public service announcement in celebration of National Service Dog Month! Created in partnership with long-time national partner Eukanuba, the video, “Help Them Meet Their Match Sooner,” tells the story of Kya, a pre-law college student living with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and the training and placement of her Canine Companions service dog, Sprinkle. Learn more and watch the video.

Making It Official!

Thanks to our proactive community members across the country, numerous cities and states have officially declared September as National Service Dog Month! This is a huge step forward in highlighting awareness about service dogs and the life-changing impact they bring to people with disabilities. Ensuring service dog rights are promoted and protected, these proclamations are also indicators of increased inclusivity. View locations that have made proclamations so far.

Pledge for More Accessible Communities

Strength in numbers! Let’s make our communities more inclusive for people with disabilities and their service dogs all months of the year. By signing this pledge, you’re voicing your support for service dog rights and informing legislators and policymakers to take a stand. Sign the pledge now.

Meet Emery and Elmer! 

Siblings Emery and Elmer are here to steal your hearts! These fluffy future service dogs need your support to make sure they become helping heroes for their future partners. With support of just $10 a month, you can help them become successful working dogs. Learn more about them.

All Fun and Games

What's a three-letter word that describes what it’s like to celebrate National Service Dog Month? F-U-N! Download an exclusive crossword puzzle, word search and a coloring page to share with the whole family. It’s a fun way to learn more about service dogs and show off your artistry while you’re at it. Download them here.

More Topics to Check Out

• Meet our PROS: Service Dogs that empower people to live with greater independence.
• Learn the differences between service dogs, other working dogs and pets.
• Do you know your manners? Polish up your service dog etiquette.
• Celebrate and fundraise for service dogs – Register for DogFest today!
• Get your wine today! For every bottle of St. Francis wine purchased, they’ll donate $1 (up to $100,000).

In the News

• News 6 | Orlando - Sea Life Orlando Becomes Training Facility for Canine Companions Service Dogs
• CBS | Pittsburgh - PTL Pupdate: Violet Finds Her Forever Person
• CBS | Colorado - Paws for Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Helps Patients Through Their Medical Journey
• The Conway Daily | New Hampshire - Sun Ossipee Veteran Matched With Service Dog