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Q&A: Can you and your service animal enter an establishment that doesn’t allow pets?

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Some establishments welcome our furry friends, while others frown upon them. But what if you have a service animal and you’re about to enter an establishment with a “no pets allowed” signage? Are you still allowed to enter?

Here’s the answer:

According to the ADA, a service animal must be permitted to accompany an individual with a disability wherever customers are allowed to go. Furthermore, the ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals. As a service animal owner, you should not be segregated from other customers. The ADA requires establishments to modify their “no pets policy” to welcome service animals.

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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Q&A: Can you take your therapy dog anywhere?

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Therapy dog owners can get confused about where they should take their furry friend. Before we answer the question, Can you take your therapy dog anywhere? first, you should know that therapy animals are not covered by the ADA, FHAA, and federal transportation regulations.

So here’s the answer:

Therapy dogs can go to places where pet dogs are allowed and locations that allow therapy dogs. These locations include schools, libraries, hospitals, and other health care facilities. However, note that each location must agree to have the therapy animal visit, but it is not obliged to grant access.

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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Dog Trainer Expresses Support for ESA Bills

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Misrepresentation of emotional support animals has become more common these days. Cheryl Wassus, a professional dog trainer for 30 years, told The Monroe News that it’s an unregulated industry and that people think they can take their animals with them anywhere they go.

Last week, she spoke before Michigan’s Senate Local Government Committee in support of the bills introduced by state Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida.

These bills include Senate bill 609 which provides a clear distinction between service animals and emotional support animals, and Senate Bill 610 which indicates that people cannot misrepresent themselves to housing providers just to have their pet live with them as an emotional support animal.

News source: monroenews.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.

Our Furry Friends Are the Best Medicine

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You probably have heard that people with dogs tend to live longer than those who don’t. Findings in the journal Circulation suggest that dogs do contribute to good health. Here are some explanations behind this:

  • Owning a dog increases your physical activity. You need to walk your dog on a daily basis no matter the weather.
  • Dog-owner interaction increases oxytocin levels in both owners and dogs.
  • Dogs reduce your loneliness if you live alone!

More and more hospitals let canines visit patients through their therapy dog programs. In these programs, the canines will be able to offer patients unconditional love as they pet them.

If you’e available on November 10, visit Stone Hollow Brewing Company between 2-4 pm because volunteers at the Beatrice Humane Society will introduce some animals from the shelter!

News source: beatricedailysun.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.

New Service Animal Act to Support Veterans

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Some veterans in Wyoming, especially vets with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) find it difficult to travel with their service dog. Unfortunately, getting the necessary paperwork required by airlines isn’t that easy since the Veterans Affairs (VA) does not prescribe service animals.

But here’s good news:

Chairwoman Liz Cheney is highly supportive of veterans and had made an amazing announcement. This was what she said:

“I’m proud to introduce the Strengthening Support for Veterans with Service Animals Act to help make it easier for veterans with service-connected disabilities to fly with their service dog…”

With this new streamlined process, a veteran will simply need to present a VA-issued health card with the service-connected” disability designation. In addition, he must be able to provide a training certificate from a service animal organization that has been approved by the Secretary of Transportation.

News source: wyomingnews.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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Q&A: What Should You Do If Someone Violates Your Rights?

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Unfortunately, not everyone understands laws about assistance animals. In this Q&A, learn how you can respond to a violation of your rights:

If someone violates your rights out of ignorance of the law, you can solve the issue by briefly educating the person about your service animal. You may also carry handouts that you can give to these people.

However, if a person tries to harass you or threaten your peace of mind, you can give that person a signed Notice of Violation and report him/her to the right government agency.

(To gain access to printable handouts and the Notice of Violation, check out our resources below.)

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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Q&A: Can a Housing Provider Call Your Medical Practitioner for More Information?

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People with emotional support animals may be wondering if a housing provider should ask detailed questions about their condition and even call their medical practitioner to obtain more information.

Here’s the answer:

While a housing provider may require a medical professional’s letter, asking detailed medical questions about your condition would be an invasion of privacy rights. This also means that the housing provider isn’t allowed to call the medical practitioner. 

(Take note that any medical professional can write your ESA letter. For example, a psychiatrist, orthopedic surgeon, or licensed counselor.)

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 image below.

 

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Animal Therapy Service Brings Joy to Care Home Residents

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Animal-assisted therapy benefits care home residents in terms of their health and well-being. This year, the Pet Pals Therapy service has become a regular visitor of Barford Court in Hove. Residents get to spend time with well-behaved therapy pets which include cats, chickens, rabbits, and other animals.

Activities coordinator Gemma Wheelhouse says that the therapy animal visits mean the world to the residents. Residents who have advanced dementia were able to experience a real transformation during the visits. The animals calm everyone down and put a smile to their faces.

News and image source: theargus.co.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 image below.

Woman Launches Pet Care Startup After Losing Her Dog

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Our furry friends mean the world to us, and losing them can be the worst possible experience. Devanshi Shah lost her dog Hazel in 2017 after suffering from a critical health issue for over a month. Hazel didn’t make it after bleeding internally while being prepped for surgery.

Devanshi was inspired to start PetKonnect in 2019 to address the lack of pet care services in India. PetKonnect, based in Mumbai, has a platform that does everything such as helping pet owners connect and accessing emergency services. The platform also provides pet parents with news and articles on pet care and events.

By 2023, PetKonnect hopes to gain over 100,000 users, and 80% of these users should be active.

News and image source: yourstory.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 image below.

Market Apologizes After Kicking out Vet with Service Dog

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Budhi Blair is a local veteran who brings his service dog Ryder with him wherever he goes. But last Saturday, Blair went to York Central Market House, and there, he had an argument with a vendor about Ryder. As a result, they were forced out of the market. The woman yelled at them about never coming back again.

According to Blair, going out in public without Ryder is impossible because gets tense and nervous. Ryder helps him feel more human. What Blair wants is for people to ask questions about Ryder and why he needs him – rather than make a snap judgement.

York Central Market House has reached out and apologized for the incident. CBS 21 News also reached out to the market to ask about their policies on animals, but they never heard back from the market.

News source: local21news.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 image below.