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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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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