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  1. Abhean

    Are Service Dogs The Newest Fashion Accessory?

    Before I start, as I know this post may get a lot of hate from some, but it is an honest question. Let me explain. A few weeks ago my wife and I were in one of our favorite diners when another couple walked in with their small service dog in a pouch. Personally, I do not care, as long as the...
  2. Riding With Lyft And Uber Isn’t A Joy For Disabled People With Service Animals

    Service Dog Riding With Lyft And Uber Isn’t A Joy For Disabled People With Service Animals

    Lyft and Uber drivers have a horrible habit of cancelling on riders with guide dogs. I've extolled the virtues of autonomous vehicles, specifically Waymo, in this column (and elsewhere) on numerous occasions. However imperfect the technology may be, I staunchly believe fully autonomous cars...
  3. Canine Companion Helps Local Vet Find Peace After Service

    Service Dog Canine Companion Helps Local Vet Find Peace After Service

    Almost as soon as he was done with his 17 years of service as a Marine, DFW resident Sam Hampton began to shut down. His field training, which was an asset while on deployment, began to hinder his day-to-day interactions. "To me, taking a trip to town felt so uncomfortable, especially if I...
  4. Abhean

    Outside Article Having a Service Animal on Campus: What to Know

    Abhean has published a news story: Having a Service Animal on Campus: What to Know - Service animals and emotional support animals do not mean the same thing. Read the full story here...
  5. After Service Dog Denied, NJ Health Network Must Ensure Employees Follow ADA Law: Feds

    After Service Dog Denied, NJ Health Network Must Ensure Employees Follow ADA Law: Feds

    Hackensack Meridian Health "is taking steps to ensure that all of (their) employees are properly trained" in federal disability law after a patient's service dog was barred from entry, the hospital network said. (Shutterstock) NEW JERSEY — Hackensack Meridian Health has agreed to resolve...
  6. Abhean

    Welcome To Service Dog Advocate

    The Service Dog Advocate is a beacon of support and information, offering a treasure trove of resources for both newcomers embarking on the journey with their service animals and seasoned teams alike. It's a community where experiences are shared, questions are answered, and the bond between...
  7. ‘So demeaning’: Melbourne woman denied service by 10 cabs in one booking over guide dog

    ‘So demeaning’: Melbourne woman denied service by 10 cabs in one booking over guide dog

    Debra Simons with her guide dog, Royce. Simons says she is rejected by taxis so often that she needs to add a buffer of at least half an hour on to every trip. Photograph: Ellen Smith/The Guardian Debra Simons filed complaint against 13Cabs with human rights commission, and was offered a $100...
  8. Abhean

    Guide To The Service Dog Advocate Site

    Welcome to the site, again. 😁 For the last 15 years, I have wanted to bring a website/forum where I could provide information about service dogs and to a lesser extent the other types of assistance animals. I have been running this site for a few years now and I think I have done a decent job...
  9. Abhean

    Outside Article Texas Veterans Commission Begins New Service Dog Grant Program

    By Dawn White NORTH TEXAS – Canine Companions has placed about 400 dogs nationally and 60 dogs in the south-central region since 2015. Now, through a new partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission, it will help even more of our nation's heroes. Retired U.S. Army Sgt. April Duckson-Jackson...
  10. Abhean

    Outside Article She Brought Her Service Dog To A Restaurant, And Another Customer Accused Her Of Lying About Needing A Service Animal Just To Get The Pup In

    This 32-year-old woman has a neurological disability, so she is currently in the process of getting a male service dog. Apparently, her service dog has already been trained for months now, but she only recently got approval to bring him out in public. “And I wanted to see how he would handle a...
  11. Abhean

    Outside Article Canine Companions Celebrates Milestone Pairing Its 8,000th Service Dog Team During National Graduation Ceremonies

    OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Canine Companions, the nation's first and largest service dog organization, marks a significant milestone today placing its 8,000th service dog team during its Southwest graduation ceremony, one of the six regional ceremonies being held across the...
  12. Abhean

    Outside Article Case Dismissed Against Airbnb Host Charged For Service Dog Denial

    In May, a Tampa Airbnb host was charged with the "denial of rights of the disabled"—a second-degree misdemeanor—for asking a woman to leave because of her service dog. As of July 22—those charges were dropped. ABC Action News spoke to the State Attorney's Office 13th Judicial Circuit. According...
  13. Abhean

    Outside Article Army Veteran Says He Was Fired From His Job Over His Service Dog

    Service dogs can be a lifesaver for people with medical conditions and disabilities, specially trained to help them with all kinds of tasks throughout their day. These dogs can be especially beneficial to military veterans, helping soldiers with PTSD and injuries return to civilian life. But...
  14. Abhean

    Outside Article Combat Veteran Claims Buckeye Fired Him Due To Service Dog

    BUCKEYE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Valley combat veteran claims he was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against for wanting to bring his service dog to work. He was let go by the city of Buckeye less than a month after a glowing performance review. For Zack Thompson, man’s best friend is an...
  15. Abhean

    Outside Article Man Frustrated After He Says His Service Dog Wasn’t Allowed On Bus

    JACKSON, Miss. — A Texas man who was stuck at the bus station in Jackson is angry that he couldn’t get on a bus because of his service dog. August Bailey said he was stranded for nearly 24 hours after he claims the bus drivers wouldn’t allow him to board their buses because of his service...
  16. Over a week in!

    SD Adventures Over a week in!

    Dougal and I have now been reunited within my new work environment! Only taking about 3 months to secure and only a few bumps along the way. For those interested in the play-by-play just check out the blogs here. I was able to talk the administration into lifting their no-dogs policy for...
  17. Abhean

    Outside Article Service Dog Missing After Car Was Stolen From Cobb County Gas Station

    “I just want to get her back. I don’t care about anything else. Everything else can be replaced." By Madeline Montgomery ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Cobb County Police are searching for a dog that is missing after the vehicle it was in was stolen from a gas station on Chastain Road and...
  18. Abhean

    Outside Article Lemonade Stand Helping Local Boy Raise Funds For Service Dog

    Photos by Tom Russo | Daily Reporter. Micah Marlowe, who has diabetes, needs a service dog and is selling lemonade to raise the $25,000 needed. The family set up a stand this past Sunday at 13 N. State Street in Greenfield. GREENFIELD — A woman got out of her car and walked to the front of the...
  19. Abhean

    Outside Article Patron With Service Dog Kicked Out By Restaurant Manager

    Ever notice how some TikTok videos are like opening a can of worms? One minute you’re scrolling through catchy dance challenges or adorable pet videos, and the next, you’re deep in a heated debate about federal law. Well, that’s exactly what happened when one TikToker shared his unexpected...
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