May 20 was National Rescue Dog Day, according to National Day Calendar. It’s a special day where we get to remember and appreciate the things that rescue dogs do for people with disabilities and the elderly to make their lives better.

Rescue dogs help in many ways. They don’t just help you to become more independent by serving as your eyes and ears, but they also offer comfort and friendship. In school settings, rescue dogs have the ability to teach children about kindness and caring for others.

To observe National Rescue Dog Day, some people would volunteer at local shelters and consider giving a rescue dog a forever home.

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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Paula Bavill, a nurse, purchased Pongo two years ago without realizing that he would end up providing emotional support for her. Pongo is her pet skunk. Bavill suffers from mental health issues and because of that, she’s unable to attend gatherings and events.

According to Bavill, Pongo has the ability to relax her mind and help her focus better. Before Bavill came, she would easily get overwhelmed with loud noises when going out in public. As someone who owns ferrets, she says that she wants something different from a typical cat or dog for an emotional support animal.

A charity spokesman from a mental health foundation acknowledges the importance of pets in motivating, calming people, and making sure that they get to exercise.

Article source: dailymail.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.

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As part of their animal ambassador program, Adam School Elementary took their students out to pay Santa Maria animal shelter a visit. This animal shelter works with hundreds of dogs, cats, and rabbits.

According to those who organized the ambassador program, the kids would be able to learn how to care for the animals and get involved in the community. The event also taught them to be careful around service dogs.

Article source: ksby.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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It was a memorable Saturday morning at Oakland International Airport for dozens of dogs, accompanied by their temporary owners, have been trained to become guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired.

Christine Benninger, CEO of Guide Dogs For The Blind, mentions that the future service dogs would go through a year and a half of training, and it is this intense training that distinguishes true service dogs from fake service dogs.

Michelle Carson who has benefited from the program says that her guide dog Rhiannon has helped her go anywhere and feel safe for five years.

Article source: sanfrancisco.cbslocal.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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A fundraising event was held on a Saturday at Big Whiskey BBQ Co. in Bluefield.

Big Whiskey invited two organizations, Pit Bulls Second Chance Rescue and the Animal Disaster Relief Coalition, to set up their tents and make customers who came to dine become aware of pets and animals in need. Basically, these organizations help animals reunite with their owners during disasters, and rescue pit bulls, train them, and help them find a new home.

A service dog named Cora, a pit bull and Weimaraner mix, was also busy making friends with those who came to the Saturday event.

Article source: bdtonline.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.

There’s a lot of confusion happening around service animals and emotional support animals. We hear about peacocks in planes, miniature horses guiding someone with visual impairments, and more. The problem is that only a few people understand the laws that apply to these assistance animals and because of that, controversies have arisen.

To clear up the misconceptions about service animals and emotional support animals, we need to consider three federal laws: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act (FHA), and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA).

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Under the ADA, service animals can be dogs or miniature horses that are trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities. For example, a service dog of any breed is trained to alert his handler who’s about to have a seizure attack. The dog can also remind the person to take his prescribed medications. If its handler goes to a public place, the animal can accompany him as well, and people cannot require proof from the handler that the animal is certified.

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) – The FHA applies to emotional support animals. Emotional support animals don’t need any specialized training and are there to offer love and support to their owner. The animal can be a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or something else. Under the FHA, people with physical or mental disabilities should not be turned away from housing because of the emotional support animal. This covers buildings and apartments with a no pets policy. However, when it comes to public places of accommodation such as a plaza, a business owner might not allow your emotional support animal (because such is not subject to the FHA).

The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) – Please take note that airlines may not accept service animals that are questionable (usually, exotic animals such as snakes, reptiles, and spiders). Animals that may disrupt other passengers or are too heavy may be excluded as well. If you’re planning to travel with an emotional support animal, you should provide documentation from a licensed health professional.

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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Our pets do wonders for us in ways we cannot imagine but what can we do in return for their love, loyalty, and support? Petco and Blue Buffalo join together to kickoff The Pet Cancer Awareness Campaign as well as celebrating 10 years of fighting pet cancer. They have announced a total of $15 million invested in pet cancer research and treatment.

Having planned to raise an additional of $2.6 million this year, the money would go to families that need help in the treatment of their pet’s cancer. An estimated 6 million dogs and cats are affected by cancer each year according to the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research.

“We’re encouraged by the strides experts in the veterinary oncology field are making and we are committed to supporting their efforts to find lifesaving pet cancer treatments so our pets live longer lives by our sides,” said Susanne Kogut, president of the Petco Foundation.

Even David Petrie, the Vice President of Blue Buffalo says, “We are excited about collaborative efforts, together with Petco and the Petco Foundation, to raise funds for research, increase awareness of cancer warning signs and help pet parents with the cost of pet cancer treatment.”

Article source: prnewswire.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.

In the bustling Aberdeen International Airport, anxiety and confusion cannot be avoided. Luckily, 3 therapy dogs are on duty. The Canine Crew, composed of Noodle the Beagle, Breagh the Golden Retriever, and Grace the Scottish Deerhound are part of the airport’s “therapets”. Canine Concern Scotland introduced the idea of using therapy dogs for passengers who are flight-anxious.

A passenger’s mood brightens when they see the dogs. The therapet’s presence lowers blood pressure and can even provide assistance for those who require emotional support. “People are now saying they want to fly from Aberdeen because it’s the only airport in the UK to do this. The only danger is that people miss their flights because they are so well distracted by the dogs.” Said Fraser Bain, the airport’s duty manager.

Article and photo source: theguardian.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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Tzivia Gover was brisk-walking one morning with her dog Corby. She had been planning to do so as she read an article about how it was healthy for the heart. But during their walk, she met another woman who stopped them. Not really interested in small talk, Gover had no choice. Prior to that morning, Gover experienced heartbreak in her recent breakup.

The woman simply asked what kind of dog Corby was and the conversation progressed from an inquiry to the sharing of realizations. Gover found out that she and the woman learned the same lesson of welcoming their 1st dog into their lives. “Love is simple, good medicine. Sometimes we are made better by loving a dog. Sometimes we are made better by a dog loving us.” Said Gover.

Article source: Thriveglobal.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.