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Blind Man & service dog kicked out of restaurant
April 15, 2022
Blind Man & service dog kicked out of restaurant
Restaurant owner apologizes, won’t face charge for kicking out woman with service dog
March 30, 2022
A riverfront bar and restaurant owner who was scheduled to go to trial this week will not face a charge of denying access to a disabled person. Mike Walker, owner of Surfside Club, wrote an apology letter to Valerie Powell. He was shown on video kicking her and her dog out in May. Surfside Club […]
What Are The Different Types Of Service Dogs?
March 14, 2022
Most Common Reasons Listed For Emotional Support Dog Needs. Stress Related, Adjustment Disorders, Generalized anxiety disorder, Social anxiety disorder, Phobias, Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Separation anxiety, Dissociative Disorders, Factitious Disorders. Eating Disorders, Impulse-Control Disorders, Mental Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders, Mood Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Personality Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Somatoform Disorders, Substance Related Disorders, Suicidal Thoughts. Most Common Reasons Listed For Service Dog Needs. Arthritis, Ataxia (Poor Balance), Autism, Blindness (or […]
FOX NEWS: Service dog denied entry at Walgreen’s
February 10, 2022
Service dog denied entry at Walgreen’s
Students struggle to find accommodations for emotional support, service animals
January 20, 2022
Students with emotional support or service animals have experienced difficulties finding housing contracts and other accommodations because of a lack of understanding for the roles their animals play. A little over a year ago, 23-year-old commercial music major Michelle Howard said she found herself in need of some help, as starting college far from home […]
Congressional bill would end public housing ban on specific dog breeds
December 30, 2021
Donald Morehead, a Real Change vendor for more than 20 years, says he runs into problems “all the time” when would-be landlords learn he has two blue nose pit bulls. “All they know is what they see on TV,” Morehead said, “which is all negative. “Whenever you go to a rental project, they ask if […]
Congressional bill would end public housing ban on specific dog breeds
December 30, 2021
Donald Morehead, a Real Change vendor for more than 20 years, says he runs into problems “all the time” when would-be landlords learn he has two blue nose pit bulls. “All they know is what they see on TV,” Morehead said, “which is all negative. “Whenever you go to a rental project, they ask if […]
Therapy Dog Who Lost His Legs–But Not His Hope–is Named 2021 Hero Dog of the Year
November 21, 2021
More than a million Americans voted on their favorite ‘Hero Dog’ finalist this year—and after a deliberating VIP panel of dog experts and judges, the winner was crowned at the American Humane Hero Dog Awards gala in Palm Beach, Florida this month. Boone – American Humane, Hero Dog Award A four-year-old hound mix named […]
UBER ORDERED TO PAY $1.1 MILLION FOR REFUSING SERVICE DOG
October 17, 2021
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1m to a blind woman who was refused rides on 14 occasions with her service dog. Lisa Irving said on some occasions, drivers were verbally abusive, or harassed her about transporting her service dog, Bernie, in the car. One driver allegedly cut her trip short after falsely claiming to […]
UBER ORDERED TO PAY $1.1 MILLION FOR REFUSING SERVICE DOG
October 17, 2021
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1m to a blind woman who was refused rides on 14 occasions with her service dog. Lisa Irving said on some occasions, drivers were verbally abusive, or harassed her about transporting her service dog, Bernie, in the car. One driver allegedly cut her trip short after falsely claiming to […]
Suspect escapes on moped after he shot service dog before killing owner
October 5, 2021
Suspect escapes on moped after he shot service dog before killing owner
Viral reports that US left service dogs in Afghanistan
September 14, 2021
Pentagon denies, criticizes viral reports that US left service dogs in Afghanistan Matthew Brown USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is disputing claims that it did not evacuate all dogs that worked with the United States during operations in Afghanistan after viral images and reports to the contrary. In the closing days of America’s longest […]
TV and radio personality Bobby Bones talks to FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey about providing service-dogs
September 14, 2021
Biden signs bill providing service dogs for the struggling..
September 7, 2021
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a pilot program to connect veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder with service dogs. The Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act — PAWS — requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a five-year program to provide service dogs and training to veterans with PTSD. […]
New Rules Barring Emotional Support Animals
August 17, 2021
Military.com | By Patricia Kime The Air Force has ended its policy allowing emotional support animals on military charter flights overseas — an abrupt move that has sent some service members and families scrambling to book alternative transportation for their pets. Air Mobility Command announced Aug. 2 that “effective immediately” a policy change has been […]
Police Search for Stolen Emotional Support Dog
July 17, 2021
A woman moved to the Bay Area and while looking for a place to live, had her rental car stolen. But the bigger problem was — her dog was inside. Ian Cull reports.
TOP 37 Questions About Service Dogs Answered By The ADA
July 15, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA Many people with disabilities use a service animal in order to fully participate in everyday life. Dogs can be trained to perform many important tasks to assist people with disabilities, such as providing stability for a person who has difficulty walking, picking up items for a […]
Emotional support animals getting left behind
July 13, 2021
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), LeAnn Egeto is passionate about training her miniature pinscher, Habibi, to serve as an emotional support animal. Professionally, Egeto has seen clients connect with animals after recalling a traumatizing event from their past. Personally, she’s experienced the benefits of having the comfort and support of an animal. […]
Family says Five Guys restaurant refused service due to service dog
July 12, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – One family says they were discriminated against when they brought their service dog inside a local restaurant. The family says they went inside Five Guys Burgers and Fries on Columbiana Drive and the manager told them the service dog wasn’t welcome because of the dog hair. Carlie is a nine pound […]
Family says Five Guys restaurant refused service due to service dog
July 12, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – One family says they were discriminated against when they brought their service dog inside a local restaurant. The family says they went inside Five Guys Burgers and Fries on Columbiana Drive and the manager told them the service dog wasn’t welcome because of the dog hair. Carlie is a nine pound […]