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.

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Whether a student at Texas Tech has a physical or mental disability, a service animal or emotional support animal is there to offer help.

The senior assistant director of the Student Disability Services, Tamara Mancini, recalls the difference between these two types of assistance animals. She knows that service animals are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and undergo training. They help people with disabilities perform activities they cannot do themselves. On the other hand, emotional support animals provide comfort to individuals with psychiatric problems.

Two students at Texas Tech, Ashley Melero, and Ashley Bennett-Bryan are assistance animal owners.

Melero had a service dog that helped her navigate the campus for years. The dog has been her eyes, making sure that she doesn’t trip or accidentally bump into anything. Bennett-Bryan had an emotional support dog, which she says gives her a sense of obligation so that she doesn’t give up easily in hard times.

For a student in the campus to get a service dog or emotional support animal, there is a process – and it shouldn’t take too long. First of all, the student has to register his or her animal with the Student Disability Services.

Article source: Dailytoreador.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.

People who are used to traveling with emotional support animals on Alaska Airlines may find themselves providing more documents.

The airline recently set new rules for emotional support animals. An owner is to show a signed affidavit that his or her animal is fit to behave in public. This is a new requirement that’s on top of two usual requirements: A letter from a health professional and the animal’s health certificate.

Ray Prentice, Alaska Airlines’ director of customer advocacy, mentioned the reason for this change in policy. He recalls the increase in the use of fake emotional support animals. Because they have not been trained, these animals misbehave and even hurt passengers and employees.

Take note that Alaska Airlines’ new policy does not apply to certified service animals.

Other airlines like Delta and United Airlines have also adopted similar policies.

Article source: Business Insider UK

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.

Kevin Johnson, a Belleville veteran, told Five on Your Side about an incident on a Friday night. He went to a bar and restaurant where he’s a regular customer. But this time, his service dog, Daisy, came with him.

When the manager saw both of them, he stopped Johnson and Daisy. He told Johnson that he didn’t care what kind of dog Daisy was – whether she’s a regular dog or service dog.

Five on Your Side visited the said restaurant, Big Daddie’s 618.

They spoke with the restaurant owner who said that the establishment doesn’t have an issue with service animals. However, the owner added that he asked Johnson to temporarily stop coming to the restaurant because he wasn’t a good customer. Johnson thought that wasn’t the case because it seemed as if Daisy’s presence was the reason.

As a veteran who’s diagnosed with PTSD, Johnson sees Daisy as a huge medical help. Daisy has been trained to comfort John whenever he gets anxiety attacks.

Johnson hopes that the restaurant incident won’t happen again.

Article source: WFMY NEWS2

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.