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  1. Abhean

    Outside Article Massachusetts Couple Airbnb Canceled Over Service Dog Days Before Wedding

    By Inside Edition Staff First Published: 12:19 PM PDT, September 26, 2023 Offers with places to stay poured in for the soon-to-be-married couple after people heard their story, according to reports. A Massachusetts couple awaiting their wedding on a Cape Cod beach was turned away from their...
  2. How to Advocate for your Service Dog

    How to Advocate for your Service Dog

    Hey guys! We visited Disney World a few days last week. Besides the obvious airline craziness that's going on, we had some unfortunate encounters. Disney hired some new bus drivers for their parks and multiple times the bus drivers tried to deny us access to get on due to Jacob's service dog...
  3. Abhean

    Outside Article TikTok Video Shows Woman Being Asked To Remove Service Dog From Doctor’s Appointment

    Service dogs help people with disabilities navigate the world confidently and comfortably. Indeed, having a service dog may help them gain independence and confidence. It is important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Although someone may not appear disabled, a service animal...
  4. Abhean

    Outside Article Appeals Court Allows Lawsuit To Proceed Against Officer Who Fatally Shot Child’s Support Dog In Gurnee

    by Sam BorciaAugust 27, 2023 6:25 PM File Photo – Gurnee Police Department | Photo: Woo-Sung Shim / Lake and McHenry County Scanner A federal appeals court has ruled a lawsuit can proceed against a Gurnee police officer who fatally shot a child's support dog while responding to a non-emergent...
  5. Abhean

    Outside Article A DISABLED Veteran Has Told How He Faces Eviction After Receiving Complaints About His Service Dog.

    A DISABLED veteran has told how he faces eviction after receiving complaints about his service dog. Retired Marine, Willie Williams and his dog Diamond were in danger of losing everything due to a small mistake. Willie Williams explained his service dog helps him with depression, loneliness...
  6. Abhean

    Outside Article Service Dog Subject Of Vicious Dog Hearing

    By Sophia Buckley-Clement Staff Writer Aug 25, 2023 Of all the vicious dog hearings he has attended over the years, Rutland City Police Commission Chair Sean Sargeant said Thursday night's hearing was the first time the dog in question sat in on the meeting. The hearing was held by the city's...
  7. Abhean

    Video Davie County Service Dog Shot, Killed

    A Davie County EMS and Rescue Squad member is facing a charge after being accused of shooting a dog in Mocksville, according to the Davie County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the Davie County Animal Services responded to a complaint related to dog abuse on Wednesday, Aug. 16. on Davie Academy...
  8. Abhean

    Outside Article No Service Dog And No Refund

    By: Kirsten Johnson Posted at 5:00 AM, Aug 18, 2023 and last updated 9:51 AM, Aug 18, 2023 PHOENIX — Sarah Becker has a big personality, she also loves art, the theater, and animals. Sarah is reliant on a wheelchair however and wants more independence. She started researching specialized...
  9. Abhean

    Outside Article Manager Tries To Kick Service Dog Out Of Store Because It Carries Food

    A TikTok uploaded yesterday is going viral for showing just how misunderstood service dogs and their owners are. In it, an owner is shut down outright by a restaurant manager who has been misinformed or is willingly oblivious about the law and how it applies to service animals, per 1990's...
  10. Abhean

    Outside Article Publix To Florida: Do Not Bring Your Pet Dog Inside. Really, Don’t.

    Signs like this at a Publix supermarket in Lutz just went up to remind customers that only service animals are allowed inside the stores - which means no more tiny pets in shopping carts or leashed family dogs cruising the aisles. [ BILL VARIAN | Times ] By: Sue CarltonTimes staff Published...
  11. Service Dogs and Federal Buildings (US)

    Service Dogs and Federal Buildings (US)

    This is one of the most misunderstood subjects in the service dog community. Even I was mistaken about it, as years ago the Veterans Administration refused to allow psychiatric services dogs in their facilities while the Americans with Disabilities Act stated that service dogs did have access to...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • ada agency article assistance buildings dog federal service dog
    • Category: Service Animals
  12. Puppies 3.5 weeks

    General Puppies 3.5 weeks

    So, a friend of mine decided to breed his Griffon once before having her "fixed". The first try worked and now he has 11 new Griffons. It has been so much fun to watch, the wife and I go over several times a week to see if there is anything our friend needs and more importantly to play with the...
  13. Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist?

    Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist?

    Do you or a member of your family suffer from allergies when around dogs? Perhaps you sneeze, get itchy or watery eyes, hives on your skin, or even more serious respiratory issues. If you are a dog lover, you may have avoided owning one because of this problem, especially if the allergy symptoms...
  14. The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog

    The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog

    "We have a dog…but it's hypoallergenic". As a pediatric allergist, I ask every family about various exposures inside their home, including pets. It's amusing to me how many parents have been conditioned (guilted?) into including three little words when they tell me they have a dog "but it's...
  15. Abhean

    Outside Article Police Searching For Service Dog Stolen From Tempe Hotel Room

    TEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Police are searching for a service dog that was taken from a Tempe hotel on Wednesday morning. The French bulldog, named Lani, is around one and a half years old and was stolen around 8 a.m. from the Double Tree Hotel at 2100 S. Priest Drive in Tempe. Lani's owner...
  16. Abhean

    Outside Article A Veteran Says He Was Asked To Leave A Tarrant County Park Because Of His Service Dog

    by Dang LeJuly 26, 2023 4:46 pm Tarrant County resident Tony Alford has found comfort in his service dog since he brought it home three years ago. Alford is an Air Force veteran who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after about a decade of serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was...
  17. Abhean

    Outside Article Woman Needing Service Dog Learns All Are Not Properly Trained

    By: Lucy Nelson SALT LAKE CITY — An Arizona woman is sharing her story in hopes of spreading awareness to others about researching reputable service dog programs after winning a contest, only to find out her prized dog was untrained. Sydney Abel says she needed a service dog as she used to...
  18. Abhean

    Can A Officer Separate The Dog From Handler On A Traffic Stop?

    Had this question posed in another service dog page. As I expected there was an overwhelming NO put up by most. So I wanted to put my thoughts here and see what others thought. Let me see if I can explain this a little better based on my law enforcement career. Situation: I am working traffic...
    • Abhean
    • Thread
    • dog handler seperation stop traffic
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    • Forum: Service Dogs
  19. Abhean

    Outside Article JAVELAN 'transforming Lives' Through Service Dog Training At No Cost To Veterans

    OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In May, we introduced you to Scott Henry and Bear. Henry is an Army veteran who suffered a stroke in 2021, while Bear was set to be euthanized in Texas, before Vets Get Pets got the pair together. "You know, it's both of our second chances in life, and it's been pretty...
  20. Abhean

    Outside Article Family Says They Paid $17K For Service Dog That Doesn’t Do What He’s Supposed To Do

    Jason Stoogenke Thu, July 13, 2023 An Indian Trail mother says she spent thousands of dollars on a service animal to help her daughter with her medical condition, but the dog doesn't do what he's supposed to. Kimberly Cain says her daughter, Talitha, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she...
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