It’s no secret that finals can be a time of pressure for students in college. Thanks to an organization that trains service dogs Dogs and Dawgs, Southern Illinois University Carbondale students get to experience the benefits of having service dogs around.

Actually, Dogs and Dawgs will be taking puppies undergoing training (to become service dogs) to the college so that the students can meet them. So, on May 4, these service dogs become therapy dogs just for a day.

The benefit of this occasion is that the students can de-stress by playing with the puppies. At the same time, the puppies get to learn to be around people until they become fully-trained service dogs.

Article source: kfvs12.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.

Michael Derosa relies on his German shepherd service dog, Princess, to detect his seizures. Michael is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy. Thanks to Princess, he’s able to avoid some consequences of his illness.

But what bothers Michael is that his landlord wants Princess out unless he and his family can take out an insurance policy. Unfortunately, they cannot afford it. Michael and his wife have been living in their apartment for 14 years and having to move out is a difficult decision. However, Michael says that if his service dog has to go, then he and his wife should go as well. They’re not leaving Princess alone.

Michael believes that Princess’ frequent barking may have caused some residents to complain. In terms of paperwork, yes, Michael has them to prove that Princess is a service dog and that he needs her for his medical condition.

Article source: abc7ny.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.

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.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the text or image below.

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.

Individuals who are blind and visually impaired benefit from the help of guide dogs. Only a very small percentage of trained dogs actually become guide dogs. These service animals are much better than canes because they prevent their owners from hitting obstacles in their path.

Janet Hunt got blind in 1996 and uses a guide dog. She admits that she never felt confident enough to go out with a cane. Having her guide dog with her allowed her to move more swiftly.

Christine Ross, also a visually impaired woman, relies on a guide dog to help her walk in a straight line. She used to have problems with stairs but her guide dog makes sure that she doesn’t fall down.

Kim Bannatyne lost her vision to a genetic disorder called retinitis pigmentosa. Since 2014, she used a guide dog.

Hunt, Ross, and Bannatyne have encountered business owners who frequently question their dogs. Confusion has risen among the public due to the increasing use of other assistance animals – service dogs and emotional support dogs.

Also, Hunt mentions that guide dogs should not be distracted when at work. Distracting them will put their owners’ safety in jeopardy.

Article source: Winnipeg Sun

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.

Southwest Airlines got concerned over an argument between passengers. One passenger claimed that two dogs on the same flight could worsen her allergies.

Not just Southwest, but including American Airlines and other airlines have experienced the rise of the “emotional support animals” accompanying their owners on the plane. While these animals provide comfort to individuals with disabilities, some passengers who don’t really have a problem take advantage of them.

There are no definite rules that govern assistance animals and this has led to an abuse. Various animals fly with passengers – examples are dogs, cats, monkeys, peacocks, and pigs. Airlines are hoping for the government to intervene and impose clear flight rules regarding emotional support animals.

Article source: DallasNews

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.

Freedom Fur, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for veterans heard of a girl in Amarillo affected with PTSD. The girl named Grace got assaulted years ago and had difficulty performing activities that a typical teenager would do. Her parents are veterans

Grace’s mother mentioned that her daughter is strongly connected with animals which meant that she would greatly benefit from the assistance of a service dog. Freedom Fur has a service dog, Halo (a doodle mix), who’s undergoing training. Later that afternoon, the non-profit would introduce Grace and Halo.

Freedom Fur’s co-founder says that he feels delighted to be able to help local people in need. Although Grace is not a veteran herself, Freedom Fur is proud to help veterans by helping their children affected with a mental disorder.

Halo still needs to undergo further training. Freedom Fur will get Halo ready for Grace and her family. It’s a great thing that Halo is very sociable.

Article source: NewsChannel 10

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.

Lance Corporal Callahan is a marine veteran who serves 3 overseas deployments. He suffers from PTSD and feels anxious at nighttime and in crowds. Callahan even mentions that noises make him search the house.

Operation Delta Dog, a non-profit organization that trains shelter dogs to become service animals, helped Callahan get a service dog named Maggie. Maggie calms down Callahan when he feels anxious. She can also sense when Callahan is having a night terror and wakes him up.

Callahan and his family were able to enjoy a trip to Disney World, thanks to Maggie’s presence. Their vacation photos showed that Maggie had a great time with the family as well.

Source: CBS Boston

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.