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Who said a dog is a man's best friend? In a recent California case, a plaintiff claimed his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act were violated when he was denied a room at a Hampton Inn because a disabled person with a service dog accompanied him. The relevant rule is this: An inn...

PHOENIX - Dogs are cute, furry, lovable best friends, but for some people, they are more than that. For some, dogs are lifelines. "I couldn't imagine my life without him," said service dog handler Maria Kellerman. "He's helped me so much." Service dogs come in all shapes and sizes. There are...

GREER, S.C. — A Greenville county veteran with a service dog is hoping her experience at a local business will prevent future problems with businesses and individuals with service animals. Kim Woods is a Navy veteran and has a service dog named Wrangle. The Navy veteran and her dog have been...

07-27-2022 By Alison Bosman Earth.com staff writer Many war veterans and returning military personnel experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after witnessing traumatic and horrifying events. Although this mental condition can be treated with psychotherapy and medications, the symptoms...

By Erica Nicole Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 11:26 PM EDT OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Patriot Service Dogs (PSD) is a non-profit based in Marion County, that trains service dogs for veterans, but the organization is in need of local volunteers to help raise puppies who have just begun their training...

On June 30, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued arts-and-crafts retailer Hobby Lobby for refusing to reasonably accommodate and then firing an employee with multiple mental health conditions who requested the use of a service dog. The EEOC alleges Hobby Lobby violated...

We have all seen it. The unruly lap dog brought into a restaurant, yipping away, or the big dog running through a store dragging along its owner who, of course, claims it is a "service animal," even though it clearly is not. Many individuals need and have legitimate service animals, while others...

Anew lawsuit leveled against controversial craft store chain, Hobby Lobby, on Friday alleges that the company unlawfully terminated an employee over their use of a service animal. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a former Hobby Lobby...

OLATHE, Kan. — The U.S. government sued Hobby Lobby, claiming the popular chain violated federal law when it refused to allow an Olathe employee to use her service dog. The lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also claims Hobby Lobby then fired the employee due to her...

By Jordan Schroeer Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 8:51 AM EDT FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Makeup store, Ulta, is changing its policy and paying up for an incident involving a service animal at the Fargo store. The U.S. Attorney's Office for North Dakota says a person tried walking into the...

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — On Saturday morning people grabbed their paddle boards, kayak, and dogs to celebrate the first-ever "Paddle for PAALS" in Murrells Inlet. The event raised $5,000 for South Carolinians in need of service dogs. The event marked the end of a month-long challenge where...

Monica Sereda competes during the women's T1-2 time trial at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Aug. 31, 2021 in Tokyo. He was all dressed up, with places to go and important people to meet. Attired in a patriotic bow tie, Biscuit the service dog made the most of his visit to Washington...

The Hearts of Gold service dog training program at West Virginia University is saving the lives of military veterans like Jennifer Gieseke, who still battles the lingering physical and mental effects of her service in the United States Air Force. "I wouldn't leave my house, I wouldn't go to my...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Australian Shepherd Lacey is reporting for duty. Donning her service vest, she can sense when her owner, Marine veteran Kevin Doncaster is stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. This isn't just puppy love. Doncaster said Lacy is his savior. "She's phenomenal," Doncaster said...

By Ralph Montes May 24, 2022 Updated May 24, 2022 Ralph Montes Bringing awareness to our community in order to prepare, prevent and respond to public health emergencies is my goal. Service animals in disasters play a critical role and in order to have a better understanding, we first need to...

NANCY MONTGOMERY STARS AND STRIPES • May 24, 2022 Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder are slated to participate in a national pilot program to train service dogs, as part of a law passed by Congress last year. Some 150 veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder...

The National Center for PTSD estimates that 11 to 20% of military veterans in the U.S who served in recent conflicts are dealing with PTSD symptoms related to their time in the service, and about 30% of Vietnam veterans experience this disorder during their lifetime. According to Dr. Jim...

It has come to our attention that there may be some businesses that are not familiar with the legal protection for people with disabilities who have service animals by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The Human Rights Commission of Muncie is reaching out to educate area businesses on...

ALBANY — When disabled veteran David Kelley left his home for Jacksonville, Fla., to train with his service dog, Bert, a pure-bred English Labrador, he was taking "22 or 23 medications" to help him deal with post-traumatic stress disorder associated with his military service during Operation...

Veterans are considered heroes by many, but to veteran Mike Richards, his service dog Felix is the one who saved his life. "I wouldn't be here without a service dog," said Richards. Richards got out of the military in 2008 and was diagnosed with severe PTSD in 2009. "And at that time, I...