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ST. LOUIS (KMOV) - A local woman told News 4 Investigates one of the biggest school districts in Missouri discriminated against her by not allowing her to take her service dog to her new job in a school. Playing tug, wagging her tail, and even taking news, black Lab Hikari is a good dog. "I...

This is from a case I have been watching for a while. A very important read for all service dog teams that the handler is working. Most of us know that when an employee or visitor to a place of public accommodation requests a reasonable accommodation, the ADA requires an interactive process to...

Our military heroes recently got some much-welcomed news from the Veterans Administration: Emergency mental health care is now entirely free for veterans facing suicidal thoughts. Now, veterans can seek emergency mental health treatment at any healthcare facility free of charge, even if they are...

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Service dogs can alert their handler to a medical emergency.(Cyle Clark) By Cyle Clark Published: Feb. 10, 2023 at 2:49 PM EST RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Living with a disability is hard, but there are tools that can increase independence. One of the biggest tools: a service animal. But not all...

BY JUSTIN HERMES · FEBRUARY 6, 2023 A "psychiatrically disabled victim" of assault is suing Disney after security refused to allow her to bring her Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) with her into Disneyland. The plaintiff's lawyer says this refusal was "in violation of the ADA and Unrish Act and...

As a sufferer of post-traumatic stress disorder, Army veteran Debbie Richey left her house only rarely. That changed with some constant canine companionship. "I finally started to be able to go out in public. At first, I was a little afraid. I wasn't sure. I never had a dog before," Richey...

By Mollie Swayne Published: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:41 PM EST WAVERLY, Iowa (KCRG) - Hours before his flight to Washington, D.C. for the 2023 State of the Union, Trent Dirks said, "This is probably the biggest moment of my life." Dirks will be a guest of Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA2) at Tuesday's...

Author: Brittany Ford Published: 6:01 PM CST January 29, 2023 Updated: 6:24 AM CST January 30, 2023 HOUSTON — A man is calling attention to Houston-area hotels that he said didn't follow the law when it comes to service animals. Izeiah Williams, 23, said he was asked to show unrequired...

Four bright, young Navy sailors assigned to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk, Va., recently lost their lives — all within mere weeks of each other. They were not lost at sea or to aircraft mishaps, nor to enemy fire or toxic exposures. These American heroes died by...

DURHAM, N.C. — Finding peace after experiencing the toils of war is never easy for veterans. It is why a doctor is using her veterinary background to match veterans with trained dogs. Vets to Vets United has given Dan Portaro, a Vietnam War veteran, a feeling of being more in control of his...

(NewsNation) — Eric Dudash, an Air Force veteran, and retired Chief Master Sergeant, dealt with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after being deployed 17 times, including during the Gulf War in Operation Desert Storm. "It's a daily battle," the 30-year veteran said. However, Dudash's life was...

Source: Three Dog Bakery 12.28.2022 By Jordan Tyler KANSAS CITY, MO. — Three Dog Bakery recently announced a donation of $25,641 to Friends in Service of Heroes (F.I.S.H.), exceeding its 2021 donation of $16,428. The funds, which were raised by Three Dog Bakery through a one-day Veterans Day...

WARREN, PA (WNY News Now) — A service animal has a multitude of uses, from helping someone navigate public spaces to providing emotional support. However, some locals are having issues with others interacting with their animals. The staff at New Hope Assistance Dogs understands the importance...

To Be of Service, a documentary* by Josh Aronson, 2019, 87 minutes Whether the title of this documentary refers to those who went to war or to the dogs who help save them when they returned home, this is a striking film, long overdue - fascinating, educational, and yes, you may even shed a...

By Ranny Green Sponsored by YuMOVEDec 12, 2022 Photo courtesy Debbie Redondo A friend releases Lotus as owner Asia Duhamel tosses a bumper toy in the pool. Lotus is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients, winning the Service Dog category. This category recognizes...

RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Friday that his office has mailed restitution checks totaling $192,667.11 to 94 consumers as part of two judgments entered in a lawsuit filed against Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, Inc. (SDWR) and its founder, Charles "Dan"...

An emotional support animal can be any animal that helps a person cope with a disability, and does not have to receive any special training. (FILE PHOTO — MediaNews Group) By DANIEL A GWINN Q: I own a small apartment complex. I allow my tenants to keep small dogs (up to 25 pounds). I recently...

BY SOPHIE LLOYDON 12/7/22 AT 11:04 AM EST Footage showing where service dogs wait while their owners go on the rides at Disneyland is delighting people online. In a video shared to Instagram and TikTok on December 2, by Megan Leigh (@helperdognala), Autism Service Dog Nala is led to a small...

A disabled veteran is suing a Los Angeles hotel for allegedly discriminating against her and her service dog, ultimately making her late to an Elton John concert. According to legal documents, obtained by The Blast, a woman named Kristen Rockwood claims she is a disabled veteran who suffers...