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Can Landlords and Hotels Impose Restrictions on Therapy Dogs?

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Question: Can landlords and hotels impose restrictions on therapy dogs?

Answer: Yes, they can. Note that therapy animals are not covered by ADA disability laws, FHAA fair housing laws, or Federal transportation regulations. A therapy animal has no right to housing accommodations. It would be treated as an ordinary pet. This restriction applies to therapy animals whose owners have 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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What Other Animals Qualify as Emotional Support Animals Aside from Dogs and Miniature Horses?

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Question: What other animals qualify as emotional support animals aside from dogs and miniature horses?

Answer: Contrary to service animals, emotional support animals are not limited to dogs and horses. They can be any reasonable animal species/breed such as cats, dogs, rabbits, and more.

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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Route 91 Survivor Finds Hope in a Four-Legged Friend

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Kayla Feeser, 17 years old, is a Route 91 Survivor. Although she and her mom got out unharmed, everything they saw and heard had lasting effects. Kayla was always getting flashbacks of the event. Rebecca Hudson, Kayla’s mom, says that her daughter couldn’t get up to go to school on some days because of the flashbacks.

The good news is that Rebecca reached out to Smarty Paws, a group that trains thousands of dogs in a variety of disciplines – therapy dog, service dog, and more. With the help of Las Vegas Animal Assisted Therapy, Kayla was able to get a dog which she named Harvest (after the festival). Harvest will help calm Kayla down and may even accompany her to college.

Article source: fox5vegas.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 Tiny But Mighty Dog is Ohio Police Department’s Latest Recruit

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It’s unusual to see a chihuahua in a police car, wouldn’t you agree? But wait until you see Zorro. He is the newest member of the police force in Marblehead, Ohio. Chief Casey Joy was the one who adopted him. She said that yesterday, Zorro sworn in at the village council as the village mascot.

While Zorro is not an official K-9 officer, he still goes on patrol. The best part? He’s currently in training to become a therapy dog.

Article source: abc7chicago.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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Therapy Dogs Help Kids Practice Their Reading Skills

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Powell River Public Library and St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs know that younger kids find reading an intimidating experience. This is why the two organizations partnered so that children could practice reading out loud while having a gentle dog listen to them.

Sonia Zagwyn, the library children’s service coordinator, says that The Read to Dogs program was originally for geriatric patients and other sick individuals. But they found it to be beneficial for kids who are shy to read in front of their parents or peers. Terry Faubert, one of those who tried the program, brought her grandson with her. According to her, the program would also serve as a good introduction to dogs.

Article source: prpeak.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.

What assistance animals must commercial airlines allow to accompany disabled passengers?

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Question: What assistance animals must commercial airlines allow to accompany disabled passengers?

Answer: The Air Carrier Access Act requires that commercial airlines in the U.S. allow disabled passengers to be accompanied in the cabin by that individual’s service animal or emotional support animal. Therapy animals are not included.

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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As a tenant, would it be a problem to have two emotional support animals?

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Question: As a tenant, would it be a problem to have two emotional support animals?

Answer: If a tenant keeps two emotional support animals to assist with combating suicidal tendencies and severe depression, then the landlord could have a viable argument against allowing both animals unless there was a reasonable justification for needing both animals.

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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Can an animal qualify as more than one type of assistance animal?

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Question: Can an animal qualify as more than one type of assistance animal?

Answer: An animal may be more than one type of assistance animal. If an animal is both a therapy animal yet also serves its disabled owner as either a service animal or emotional support animal, then that animal has a combination of 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 image below.

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If You Have Children, Here’s How to Welcome a New Pup

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A parent wrote to a doctor that she has a ten-year-old kid who’s who is on the autism spectrum. She was asking is whether a dog would be a good fit for her son since he asked for a dog. But at the same time, she knows that her son is picky.

Here was the answer:

Dogs, for example, yellow therapy labradors, are known to be loving. They help children and the elderly. Animals have emotions and with that, a person has to first do research and even ask a vet if they can recommend a specific breed. It can be challenging for owners, especially children, to perform the day-to-day chores needed to care for the dog. Puppies need to learn good behavior. Parents must also speak with their kids and review the tasks associated with dog companionship.

Article source: eagletribune.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.

Service Dog Named After Fallen Soldier

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The family of Army Specialist Jake Carroll hosted a memorial 5K to keep alive his memory. Carroll died in action in 2010.

Patriot Rovers, a nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans, named a service dog after Carroll. Now, the service dog (Jake) helps a US Army veteran struggling with PTSD. His name is SSGT Jesus Taitano. He says that Jake’s help to him and his family is priceless.

Carroll’s mother was able to speak with Taitano. She said that his heart was so tender and that she knew he needed the help of a service dog.

David Cantara is the founder of Patriot Rovers. He himself personally trains the dogs. He names each dog after a fallen soldier.

Article source: spectrumlocalnews.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.