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  1. 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...
  2. Service Dog Access Issues (US)

    Service Dog Access Issues (US)

    In most places, our service dogs are allowed to travel with us wherever we go. Most of the time this is likened to those with medical devices, like wheelchairs, that need them while out in public. However, the general public, as a whole, is not aware of our need to have our dogs with us, and...
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    • Category: Service Animals
  3. Best Service Dogs: Top 5 Helpful Hounds Most Recommended By Experts

    Best Service Dogs: Top 5 Helpful Hounds Most Recommended By Experts

    The role of the dog in human society has always been linked to work, companionship, and protection. From the earliest exploits of human and dog hunting pairs to modern rescue dogs, canines are no strangers to working for a living. Humanity's ancient relationship with dogs has also grown to the...
  4. Abhean

    Outside Article All Dogs Go To Heaven, But Only Service Dogs Protected By ADA Law

    At home, three-year-old Kernel looks and acts like your typical lab. “He’s beautiful,” owner Zac Fox said. “He’s a gorgeous-looking dog.” But with one cue, you can see this K-9 is special. “If my heart rate goes up or he sees I’m struggling, he’s taught to interrupt certain things. He’s...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Abhean

    Outside Article Breaking Barriers: Service Dogs Welcome

    Jefferson, U.S. Army (Veteran 1989 - 1998) Attending events and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of crowds can be a boost to mental health and veterans who have a service dog shouldn't face additional barriers because of their furry friend. Thanks to organizations like Vet Tix, veterans and...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Abhean

    Outside Article Can Corgis Make Good Service Dogs?

    By Lisa Greyson - Jul 14, 2023 The Corgi is a highly intelligent, alert, and determined breed known for its distinctive silhouette. There are two types of Corgis: the Cardigan and the Pembroke Welsh, both of which excel as service animals. Typically, the most compatible individuals and...
  11. 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...
  12. Abhean

    Outside Article Blind Woman Says Restaurant Patio Refused Service Because Of Her Guide Dog

    PARK CITY — A woman who is blind says she was refused service at a Park City restaurant because of her guide dog. Becky Andrews takes her service dog, Kalimba, everywhere, including in her car, grocery stores, and out to eat. They have known each other for two and a half months. "It's a...
  13. Abhean

    Outside Article This Army Veteran's Service Dog Saved Her Life; Now She Trains Service Dogs For Other Vets

    By Wendy Grossman Kantor Christy Gardner trains service dogs. PHOTO: COURTESY OF EILEEN DOYON Army veteran Christy Gardner lost both her legs while on duty, and struggled with feeling "useless" once she was no longer able to serve. She found inspiration at home, with the service dog she says...
  14. Abhean

    Outside Article Out And About With Your Service Dog

    Whether you are looking forward to enjoying an evening under the stars, listening to a concert or taking a hike in a Westchester County Park, if you are a service dog handler, there are safety tips you should keep in mind to protect your canine and all pets during hot summer months. Dogs can...
    • Abhean
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    • Forum: Service Dogs
  15. Abhean

    Resource SERVICE ANIMALS: THE ADA vs. THE FAIR HOUSING ACT 2023-07-13

    SERVICE ANIMALS: THE ADA vs. THE FAIR HOUSING ACT The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) was recently changed with regard to service animals. How does this affect disability-related animals in housing? The ADA is not the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Changes to the ADA have no affect on the...
  16. Abhean

    Outside Article St. John’s Cab Company Fined Again For Refusing Ride To Passenger With Service Dog

    ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — City Wide Taxi has been fined by the provincial Human Rights Commission for a second time for discriminating against a passenger with a service dog. The commission has also ordered the St. John's taxi company, once again, to participate in training regarding accommodating...
  17. Abhean

    Outside Article Adversity Into Empowerment: Woman Trains Service Dogs To Honor Late Daughter

    LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KMGH/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A woman took up training service dogs to honor her late daughter. July is Disability Pride Month, but Barbara Henry's organization in Lakewood, Colorado works throughout the year towards improving the lives of those with impairments. Domino...
  18. Abhean

    Outside Article HPD Reminds The Public Of Service Animal Rules

    Hawaiʻi Island police are reminding the public about laws which enables service animals to enter businesses and public places where other animals are not allowed. A service animal is described as any dog that is specifically trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual...
  19. Abhean

    Survey: Service Animal Users' Experiences In Healthcare Facilities

    Please circulate the following message as widely as appropriate. All questions should be directed to Advocates for Service Animal Partners at 386-ASAP411 (386-272-7411. Survey: Service Animal Users' Experiences in Healthcare Facilities The National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent...
    • Abhean
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    • Forum: General Chat
  20. Abhean

    Outside Article Sterling Renaissance Festival’s ‘Pickle Man’ Fired, Defends His Right To Have Service Animal

    STERLING, N.Y. (WROC) — The Sterling Renaissance Festival is coming up this weekend, but one favorite vendor won't be in attendance. He says it's because he brought his service dog to the festival grounds. Matthew Gordon has been known for years as the Sterling Renaissance Festival's "Pickle...
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