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Can Someone Without Any Disability Own a Therapy Animal?

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Question: Can someone without any disability own a therapy animal?

Answer: Yes, a therapy animal can be owned by someone who has no disabilities.

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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Can Locations or Institutions Deny Access and Impose Rules on Therapy Animals?

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Question: Can locations or institutions deny access and impose rules on therapy animals?

Answer: Because there is no legal right of access under Federal laws, each individual school, hospital, program or location may deny or grant access as it sees fit, including imposing any rules and requirements such as vaccinations or certifications.

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

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Military Members Sign Petition for United Airlines to Exempt Them from Pet Transport Ban

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If you can recall, United Airlines made changes in their policy after an unfortunate incident spread on social media – a French bulldog died in their cargo compartment as they flew the dog to the wrong destination.

The carrier’s new policy which would take effect on June 18 states that they would no longer allow dogs with short noses fly in their cargo hold (these animals will find it harder to breathe in confined spaces). However, passengers can still bring such breeds as long as their carrier can fit under the seat.

Military family members have expressed their concerns over the new policy. Some families are living in another country and cannot imagine how they can fly their service dogs home. So far, United Airlines has been their main US-based carrier that offers lower rates. Other airlines allow larger breeds but tend to be more expensive.

According to United Airlines, they’ll be allowing military families to book reservations but only after their new policy takes effect.

Article source: latimes.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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

Service Dogs in Training Comfort Students During Finals

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It’s no secret that finals can be a time of pressure for students in college. Thanks to an organization that trains service dogs Dogs and Dawgs, Southern Illinois University Carbondale students get to experience the benefits of having service dogs around.

Actually, Dogs and Dawgs will be taking puppies undergoing training (to become service dogs) to the college so that the students can meet them. So, on May 4, these service dogs become therapy dogs just for a day.

The benefit of this occasion is that the students can de-stress by playing with the puppies. At the same time, the puppies get to learn to be around people until they become fully-trained service dogs.

Article source: kfvs12.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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

Family Faces the Decision to Move Out with Their Service Dog Because of Landlord

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Michael Derosa relies on his German shepherd service dog, Princess, to detect his seizures. Michael is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy. Thanks to Princess, he’s able to avoid some consequences of his illness.

But what bothers Michael is that his landlord wants Princess out unless he and his family can take out an insurance policy. Unfortunately, they cannot afford it. Michael and his wife have been living in their apartment for 14 years and having to move out is a difficult decision. However, Michael says that if his service dog has to go, then he and his wife should go as well. They’re not leaving Princess alone.

Michael believes that Princess’ frequent barking may have caused some residents to complain. In terms of paperwork, yes, Michael has them to prove that Princess is a service dog and that he needs her for his medical condition.

Article source: abc7ny.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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

What Is the First Step When Making an Accommodation Request for Your Service Animal?

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Question: What is the first step when making an accommodation request for your service animal?
Answer: If you would like to request an accommodation from the airline, the first step is to let the airline know that you would like to request that your assistance animal travel with you as a reasonable accommodation for your disability. It can be done verbally when you check in for your flight. However, it is best to do this in writing so that you have evidence of how and when you made your request.

By giving the ticket agent a written document instead of needing to have a longer conversation, you can also help preserve your privacy, since you are speaking in a public area where your conversation may be overheard by others.

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

 

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Do Therapy Animals Have Rights to Public Access, Travel, and Housing Accommodations?

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Question: Do therapy animals have rights to public access, travel, and housing accommodations?

Answer: Because Therapy Animals are not covered by ADA disability laws, FHAA fair housing laws, or Federal transportation regulations, owners of Therapy Animals do not have the following rights associated with their therapy animals:

No rights to public access. Each location must agree to have the therapy animal visit, but is not obligated to grant access unless it wants to.

No right to accompany its owner on commercial flights. The animal can travel with its owner following the general rules for pets but does not have any special rights under ADA or transportation regulations.

No right for housing accommodations by landlords and hotels. The animal would be treated as an ordinary pet when it comes to housing, and a landlord or hotel can impose whatever restrictions it has in place for pets.

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

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What Are the Only Animals That Have Public Space Access Rights?

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Question: What are the only animals that have public space access rights?

Answer: Under Federal laws, only service animals have public space access rights. Emotional support animals do not have public space access rights.

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

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What Law Defines Emotional Support Animals?

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Question: What law defines emotional support animals?

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

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Traveling with Your Animal? Make Sure You Know Airline Rules

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If you haven’t heard of the tragic event that transpired in a United Airlines flight, a puppy died after the flight attendant insisted that it be placed in the overhead bin.

Events such as these push airline companies to impose rules when it comes to allowing emotional support animals on a plane. After all, people with disabilities benefit from these animals’ help and therefore need their companionship even when they travel.

Nowadays, the number of people that fly with emotional support animals has drastically increased. They’re bringing various animals such as peacocks, boa constrictors, ducks, and ostriches.

If you plan on bringing an animal with you on a flight, make sure that you legitimately need it. Or else, you’re only going to make things difficult for those who are truly disabled.

Article source: Palmbeachdailynews.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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.