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Q&A: Can your emotional support cat accompany you to school?

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In today’s Q&A, we will be answering whether your emotional support animal is allowed to go with you to public spaces of general accommodation. Here is the answer:

An emotional support animal does not have the legal right to accompany its owner to public places like schools, libraries, restaurants, and more. Under federal laws, only service animals (dogs and miniature horses) have public access rights.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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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Missouri Legislation Cracks Down on Fake Service Animals

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There’s a growing trend of people passing off their pets as service animals – and it’s hurting the reputation of real service animals. For example, an Alabama man was on a flight from Atlanta to San Diego when a fellow passenger’s dog mauled him.

The Missouri legislation is pending and this legislation will make it an offense to misrepresent regular pet dogs as service dogs. This law recognizes mental health assistance animals, but limits them to trained dogs.

Article source: stltoday.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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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Who Wants to Give Back to the Community and Spend Time With Dogs?

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If you are someone who’s interested in serving the community by helping train service animals, then you’re in luck! Now, the founder of Super Dogs for Super Heroes, an organization that matches dogs with veterans, is looking for volunteers who can help with the training.

As a volunteer, you will be distracting the dogs and handling them during classes as these dogs undergo various drills and activities. Interested? If so, please go to Roosevelt Park on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020.

Article source: KOTA TV TERRITORY

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.

New Doggie Daycare and Animal Boarding to Open by Mid-February

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Meet Brooke Baran, a pet lover and owner who’s about to open her new business called Brooke’s Barks and Recreation. She had always wanted to own a dog care business – and now, it’s becoming a reality. In the process, Brooke underwent training with an organization that helps people who want to open their own dog business.

Brooke happily watched as workers were installing a recreational therapy pool for dogs and owners. It’s a large pool that measures 12 feet by 24 feet and it will be used not just for canine exercise, but also for various ailments experienced by canines.

Marilyn Smit of Freeport is excited about the new business. She sees it as a great addition to Freeport and knows that vets will be excited as well!

Article source: JournalStandard.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.

Meet the New Adorable Therapy Dog At UVA’s Police Department!

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Sgt. Benjamin Rexrode works at the University of Virginia’s Police Department and for a very long time, he had wanted to get a therapy dog. He and his wife thought that it would be a good idea for their kids. Also, Ben wanted to be able to bring the dog to UVA.

Finally, he purchased and properly trained a therapy dog which he named Cooper. Cooper is a miniature American shepherd who’s highly motivated by hotdogs, chicken, and cheese! He received 40 hours of in-service training at Positive Paws. To hone his obedient skills, he went out with other certified therapy dogs to schools, hospitals, and other settings.

Ben says that Cooper will also assist the police by helping reduce stress and anxiety in crime victims. For police officers, Cooper will be their mascot!

Article source: University of Virginia News

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.

The Growing Trend Of Emotional Support Animals

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Emotional support animals have become extremely popular these days. But why? ESAs stand out because of their capacity to offer therapeutic emotional relief through their presence.

Individuals who have undergone trauma or find it hard to deal with their daily lives on their own will need a companion by their side. And emotional support animals serve that purpose.

Unlike service animals, almost any kind of animal can be an ESA. Common examples include mice, cats, dogs, rabbits, and even hedgehogs. For your pet to qualify as an ESA, a recommendation from your therapist is needed. You also an ESA letter which you can show to housing providers and airlines that require evidence of your need for the animal.

Article source: girltalkhq.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.

Q&A: How many tasks can a service animal perform?

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You already know that a service animal should be a dog or a miniature horse, and that no other type of animal qualifies. But when it comes to tasks, some people wonder, “How many tasks can a service animal be trained to do?”

Here’s the answer:

A service animal is trained to perform a specific task (any task) that helps an individual with a disability. For example, detecting abnormal blood sugar levels or helping the blind person navigate. Many service animals are trained for multiple purposes (“cross training”).

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.

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Animal Therapy And How It Affects Your Mental Health

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Have you heard of animal therapy? Animal therapy, also called pet therapy, is a form of therapy where a person with a mental health issue get support from an animal. That animal can be a dog, cat, horse, or fish!

Various mental health problems benefit from animal therapy. They include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Agoraphobia, and more. Children and adults alike can use animal therapy!

Picture this out: Let’s say a patient lacks trust in his surroundings and often feels anxious. Having an animal beside him allows him to cope. The animal will provide psychological and physical stimulation such as encouraging the person to play, walk, go outside, and care for it. As a result, the person’s overall well-being improves.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.

Hotel Receptionist Denies Customers Because Of Service Dog

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Bryan Purifoy and his wife LeeAnn were supposed to have a wonderful evening at the Burgundy Hotel, when the hotel receptionist denied them a room. The reason? The couple brought their service dog named Jax, a collie shepherd.

Bryan says that he is frustrated and that he is allowed to go on a date night just like everybody else. The couple expressed they don’t want money or room. All they request is a simple apology from the receptionist.

The hotel owner apologized for the incident and has arranged for the couple and receptionist to meet personally on January 16. The manager also published a statement saying that the hotel happily welcomes service animals and that the incident was a result of room type confusion.

News source: kark.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.

What Veterans With PTSD Should Know About Service Dogs

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Post-traumatic stress disorder affects the lives of about 20% of veterans who have served in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. And while service dogs are not considered a cure for PTSD, they empower veterans by serving as a tool that helps overcome the disorder.

K9s for Warriors, a charity and provider of service dogs for disabled American veterans, shares a research study released by Purdue University in 2018. It revealed how veterans with PTSD were able to mentally benefit from service dogs. They had less anger, less anxiety, and better sleep.

Veterans who want to apply for a service dog should provide documentation proving that they have been diagnosed with PTSD. Furthermore, they need to undergo interviews with service dog providers, criminal background checks, and a training course.

News source: militarytimes.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today. 

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 image below.