10/13/2008 1:27:36 PM |
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1haoleboy
Hilo, HI
age: 48
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Most people don't know how easy it is to qualify their pet, as a service animal.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an animal does not need to be a seeing eye dog, to be a service dog.
A service dog only needs to be able to do a job that aids with a disability.
I have an American Bulldog that carries saddle bags, because I injured my back in a car accident.
For the official laws you can call: U.S. Department of Juctice, ADA line @ 1-800-514-0301
Aloha
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10/14/2008 1:52:03 PM |
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farmgirl63
Grand Rapids, MI
age: 45
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thanks. I have a GS that hears for me....especially at night--he just kind of trained himself...he comes and gets me if the smoke alarms go off...when my alarm rings, if my horses get out or if a car pulls into the drive way...he is awesome. I think he would qualify
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10/14/2008 3:04:27 PM |
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justacountrygal
Maspeth, NY
age: 37
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All I needed since my dog is an emotional assistance dog, was a letter from my doctor. I sent that in with his license request, and got his service dog license too.
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10/14/2008 10:01:16 PM |
Service Dogs, how to get your's to qualify. |
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1haoleboy
Hilo, HI
age: 48
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thanks. I have a GS that hears for me....especially at night--he just kind of trained himself...he comes and gets me if the smoke alarms go off...when my alarm rings, if my horses get out or if a car pulls into the drive way...he is awesome. I think he would qualify
A note from your doctor will help you get ID.
Mine stated that my dog could perform tasks that aided me.
And detailed what they were.
That allowed me to send off for an ID that is good for airports, etc.
The ID is a convenience.
By federal law, no ID is nescessary.
My ID says on the back that I have voluntarily shown it, and am not required by federal law to do so.
There are a few ID providers, I got mine from SARA, Service Animal Registery of America.
It cost about $30.
I've heard that there are others that do not require a doctors note.
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10/15/2008 6:21:53 PM |
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wolfyhp
Atascadero, CA
age: 35
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I have a cat that my doctor recommended (in writing) that I get to reduce stress and thus reduce seizures. He suggested it based on a previous cat I had (noticing I had a lot less seizures with him and recovered quicker post-ictal/after seizures) and the note was because my apartment complex has a no-pet policy. He does just that and he sits with me until I'm conscious if I'm alone and have a seizure. He'll even go get help if someone else is here. He was never trained for it, he just does it out of love.
Can I get him certified as a service animal? He's a year old and I've had him since he was 5 weeks old. Obviously, I don't want to take him around town with me; however, I want to be able to move into places with a zero-pet policy since I am on a very limited income and have to take the place that I can afford.
Daniel
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10/15/2008 11:19:09 PM |
Service Dogs, how to get your's to qualify. |
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1haoleboy
Hilo, HI
age: 48
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Yes, any kind of animal can be a service animal; not just dogs.
All the information you need is on this thread.
[Edited 10/15/2008 11:19:36 PM]
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