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    Outside Article Service Animal Denied At Restaurant

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    Outside Article Service Dogs A Contentious Issue For Rocky Mountain ADA

    By Pat Hill Pikes Peak Courier Oct 2, 2023 Updated Oct 2, 2023 Emily Shuman, executive director of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center, a six-state region in the West. Pat Hill, Pikes Peak Courier The go-to agency for questions about people with disabilities, Rocky Mountain ADA Center serves a...
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    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...
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    From Our Friends At Advocates For Service Animal Partners (ASAP)

    Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate. A new YouTube video published by a self-described Rideshare expert will test Lyft's commitment to complying with state and federal law while upholding its driver terms and conditions. In this offensive video, a Lyft driver...
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    Outside Article Vets And Pets: Can Service Dogs Help Veterans?

    The Service Dog and Veteran Experiences Study, or UArizona SERVES, is answering an urgent call for research to validate different applications of service and working animals.K9s For Warriors University of Arizona researchers studying the impact service dogs have on veterans with post-traumatic...
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    Outside Article K9s For Warriors Explains The Therapeutic Role Of Service Dogs In PTSD Treatment

    By MediaWize K9s For Warriors stands as a transformative force, dedicated to equipping Veterans across the United States with a lifeline of support. Through intricate training and compassion, these Service Dogs transcend mere companionship, becoming invaluable partners in the recovery...
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    Outside Article Fake Service Animal Law Hard To Enforce, Lawyer Says

    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas is tightening its leash on people trying to pass their pets off as service animals. A new law raised the penalty to $1,000 and 30 hours of community service for a disability-related charity. A Harlingen attorney said there were problems with the new law...
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    Outside Article Service Dogs Show Success In Mental Health And Preventing Suicide

    By Cora Dickey AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Every service dog goes through training to help someone struggling with health problems people can't see. Hannah Haught, a certified dog trainer, said the needs can be mental and emotional and may require a range of support. "My training provides a...
  9. 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...
  10. What to do when you are denied entry with your service dog. (US)

    What to do when you are denied entry with your service dog. (US)

    This question arises on our boards from time to time and can be a huge headache for those who are denied entry into a public access area with their service dog. Typically, denials are rare, but they do happen. Dougal and I have been on the road together for almost 2 years and have had a few and...
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    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...
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    Outside Article RECOGNIZING SERVICE ANIMAL AWARENESS MONTH

    Advocates for Service Animal Partners plays a vital role Tampa, Fla. – A national nonprofit based in Tampa is the only organization in the United States whose sole purpose is securing, protecting, and advancing the rights and responsibilities of service animal handlers and the businesses we...
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    Outside Article Airlines Tried To Stop Fake Service Animals. It Kept Blind People Off Flights.

    By Amanda Morris August 28, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Elizabeth Schoen's guide dog, Eva, is trained to help her navigate crowded, chaotic environments such as airports. The black Labrador knows how to find elevators, follow crowds to the baggage claim area and help Schoen, who is blind, avoid...
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    Outside Article SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS SAYS NOT TO INTEREFERE WITH WORKING DOGS

    SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS SAYS NOT TO INTEREFERE WITH WORKING DOGS(Michaela Redmond) By ABC7 Staff Published: Aug. 26, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - PALMETTO – With Publix posting new signs informing shoppers that no pets are allowed, Suncoast residents can still expect to see...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Outside Article Service Animal Bandit Will Spend The Rest Of His Life In An Animal Sanctuary Judge Rules

    LANCASTER, N.Y. — All month long, we've been following a legal battle involving a service dog in the Town of Lancaster. Last week, a judge ruled that Bandit was dangerous. On Thursday he was sentenced to spend the rest of his life at an animal sanctuary. We spoke to the attorney representing...
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    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...
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    Outside Article Confused, Frustrated And Stranded At The Airport With A Service Animal

    Joanna Lubkin, a Unitarian Universalist minister, has chronic pain and fatigue and relies on her service dog, a 4-year-old black Labrador named Sully, to pick up items she drops, press elevator buttons and brace her when her body weakens. She never travels without him. In June, when she and...
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    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...
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