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North Carolina is one of the states that got the most damage from Hurricane Florence and victims are being consoled by the presence of canines. Insurance companies and animal therapy organizations such as Allstate and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs have joined teams to make insurance claims comfortable for claimants as they recover from the devastating event.

A therapy dog owner such as Kellie Renzi, brought her dog Darcy to help comfort the victims of Hurricane Florence. She said, “I think we’ll see a lot of folks who are going through one of the worst times in their lives,” she said. “So bringing a sense of normalcy and all that with our dogs will provide comfort to them.”

Allstate spokesman Justin Herndon stated that therapy dogs have been a part of the company’s mobile commands operations since the wildfires that ravaged California. “You kind of learn what customers need and then evolve to that,” he said. “We found after the wildfires, which was a really emotional experience for a lot of families coming back to nothing, that something like therapy dogs might help.

Sure enough, it has.” The insurance company also plans to deploy a therapy dog at each of the 10 mobile operations at the affected North Carolina areas which include New Bern and Wilmington.

Article source: USmagazine.com

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Joey’s P.A.W. which stands for Prosthetics and Wheels was founded by the couples Tanya and Charlie Diable on August 2017. Their cause was to save dogs that have been victims of animal cruelty as well as providing money for canines that need custom prosthetics and wheelchairs. Tanya said, “Charlie and I have a heart for dogs that have been literally starved, abused, beaten, thrown away and for breeders wanting to kill them because they are unable to make a profit from them.”

They have adopted six dogs (Joey, Zoey, Temperance, Kingston, Harper, and Boone) with Joey as one of the inspirations in creating the organization. Joey had both rear legs intentionally severed at six weeks of age and received a donation of life-saving medical care plus prosthetics by Merrick Pet Care. The generous act prompted them to help other dogs in need.

“We rely on donations through fundraisers, and last year we raised more than $18,000,” she said. “People can donate online, and we cannot help those dogs in need without donations.” With more than 79 dogs plus a goat helped across the globe, the organization celebrates their first year of being in service.

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Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Roy Sonne is a blind veteran from Ethan, South Dakota. After serving 5 years in the U.S. Army he was honorably discharged and became blind due to a medical condition where the retinas get detached from the eyes (according to his doctors). To gain back independence for his everyday life, Sonne applied to avail a service animal at the Veterans Benefits Administration Office in Sioux Falls. The process was slow and long and Sonne’s desire of having his own service animal never happened.

A service organization called Leader Dogs for the Blind held a two-day workshop with Craig Bennett as an attendee. Bennett who happened to be a veteran’s service officer in Mitchell met Sonne and helped him with the process to avail a service animal. “(Sonne) told me he had applied for a service dog through the Veterans Affairs office several years ago, but it had come to a stall,” Bennett said. “I was determined to help him with the application and the entire process.”

With help from Bennett and connections to the Palace City Lions Club (presided by Dennis Bohmont), Sonne was able to have Bryla, a 2-year-old black Labrador as his service dog.

Article source: The Daily Republic

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Question: Under which laws are emotional support animals defined?

Answer: Emotional Support Animals are defined under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (FHAA). Please remember that emotional support animals are not defined under the ADA law, but are instead included in housing and travel laws only.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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When it comes to animal-assisted therapy, dogs are widely recognized… even species like pigs, peacocks, llamas (and yes, other exotic animals). But what about cats? Cats don’t always get the attention they deserve because they’re difficult to train and that their temperament is unpredictable.

But today, more and more cat supporters attest to the benefits of having cats for animal-assisted therapy. Whether a handler is sick, needing comfort, or injured, cats can provide great help.

During training, cats should be able to go through a lot of grooming procedures and should tolerate a room that’s full of strangers. Cats should also tolerate a lot of hugs in order to qualify for registration.

Article source: thethings.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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This month, September, is the National Service Dog month. It’s the time of the year to remind one another how to act when it comes to dealing with someone else’s service dog. Here are some tips to guide you:

1. When you’re walking your dog and are about to approach a service dog, don’t assume that a meet and greet is okay. Steer your dog away. This is to prevent the service dog from getting distracted.

2. Ask the handler first before you approach him and the dog. While there are handlers that allow strangers to pet their service dogs, it’s always a right practice to ask permission.

3. Don’t babytalk the service dog. While canines usually prefer humans talking to them like babies, when it comes to service dogs, you should converse with the dog’s handler only.

4. Ask permission from the handler before you pet a service dog. Give them the respect that they deserve.

5. Don’t offer treats to a service dog. Food or treats are another forms of distraction. Offering them to a service dog prevents it from performing its duty properly. Also, service dogs adhere to a specific diet and eat at specific times.

The next time you meet a service dog, remember these do’s and don’ts!

Article source: Parade.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Have you ever asked how therapy dogs can assist kids with autism and other problems? A lot of schools still don’t accept therapy dogs but let’s take a look at some of the ways therapy dogs make the lives of children better…

Some students have autism and use therapy dogs so that they feel more confident and able to feel at ease in school. Another reason to allow therapy dogs in schools is that some kids are non-verbal and these dogs would be there to provide comfort, especially if these kids don’t tell teachers what’s wrong.

Article and image source: Newsday.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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