[pct-l] What is a Service Dog

[David Hough on pct-l]

Here's what the Feds have to say:

http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
 
http://www.ada.gov/qasrvc.htm



--- On Thu, 3/21/13, Stephen Clark <rowriver at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Stephen Clark <rowriver at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] What is a Service Dog
> To: "Ed Jarrett" <edjarrett at msn.com>
> Cc: "PCT List" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10:39 PM
> Basically that's all you have to do,
> claim that your pet provides you with
> comfort and/or a feeling of security...
> When I worked at the San Diego Zoo we had people come in
> pushing small dogs
> in strollers... claiming service animal, even one individual
> carrying a cat
> wearing a sequined vest in her purse... again, service
> animal.
> The previous poster is correct: there is no official
> certification or
> registry for service dogs (animals); they don't require
> certified training;
> they do not need to be marked in any specific manner; and
> "*it 'is'
> strictly against the law*" for anyone to ask for proof or
> paperwork...
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Ed Jarrett <edjarrett at msn.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > So would, apparently, calling a dog a service animal
> just because it gives
> > you comfort; something I have seen people do.  At
> least according to the
> > ADA.
> >
> > Ed Jarrett (Eeyore) Blog: http://aclayjar.blogspot.com/  Twitter:
> > https://twitter.com/EdJarrett53 Facebook:
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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