Service Animals

Posted on: Thu, Nov 5 2009 11:50 AM

Posted by: blondieblue227 Posts: 557

that's cool. i wonder if the brain injury assoc only has those cards?

Posted on: Sat, Nov 21 2009 12:15 PM

Posted by: pointsoflight Posts: 35

 Hello blondieblue227, Sorry I have not got back to you about 

 brain injury assoc. information. You can contact www.biacolorado.org or I'll post the address brain injury Association of Colorado 4200 West conejos Place, Suite524

Denver, Co 80204.  1-888-331-3311(toll free)

 The Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund can provide

 client services, supports research,Promotes education and for more infor visit the web site. Good luck in finding what you are looking for. Happy holidays.

   Pointsoflight and pinkie 

Posted on: Sun, Nov 22 2009 6:26 AM

Posted by: Debbie Posts: 4,691

 this is the first time i see this thread. thanks for all of the info.

sorry to hear that anyone would be bothered in public with their service dog, it never occured to me there would be hassles having your dog go to public places with you.

i have my 11 mo old puppy enroled for one on one service dog training and i am so excited about it. i've had him since he's 6 weeks old.

question.... you can have your service dog fly in a seat next to you on a plane?  does he/she sit in the seat or on the floor? lol

he was sceduled for training last mo but had his 2 elbows operated on poor baby...here he is healing up in the warm sun,,..cute as a button! 

Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 9:55 AM

Posted by: pointsoflight Posts: 35

  Hello frustrations, Wanted to answer your question. Yes a service dog can fly with you,in the passenger compartment. You will have to pay for a ticket.  A little dog or cat has to be in a small crate. When i flew back from montana, i had to pay for my dog to be in the passenger compartment. It cost me 80.00 dollars. And bring all paper work of shots from the vet.Big dogs you will have to pay a full seat ticket for the animal. Call the airlines they all have different rules.I flew on american airlines. They were very friendly and helpful.

Goodluck Points of light 

Posted on: Mon, Nov 23 2009 10:15 AM

Posted by: Kjacks34 Posts: 4

Actually I had a servicedog for 8 years and he is allowed on the plane with you and they are not allowed to charge you anything for the dog to go in the passenger compartment. I had a yellow lab so he was a big dog and he would simply lay at my feet the whole plane trip. I always requested the bulk head so that he had room to lay down and almost everyone was freindly and would help with changing seats if needed. If you want you can look up the ADA regarding this issue and the Aircarriers access act. They are not allowed to ask you what the dog is used for, how it helps you, and they are not allowed to charge you for having a service dog accompany you. A regular dog is another story altgether. Hope that helps. 

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Posted on: Tue, Nov 24 2009 1:16 AM

Posted by: Debbie Posts: 4,691

 thank you both very much for this information. when he is ready i will bring him on the plane. i wasn't ever going to fly him underneath with the baggage, it makes me happy he will be able to be where i can see him.

Posted on: Tue, Nov 24 2009 7:56 AM

Posted by: Akiji with Disaboom Customer Service Posts: 98

 Yes, it is frustrating when someone questions if your service dog is legit or not.

Here is the current Service Dog Laws  (Quote from the ADA Act of 1990)

In accordance with the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, Businesses may only ask; 1. Is this a Service Dog? 2. What tasks does the Service Dog perform?  Businesses May not ask;  1. Ask about the person's disability. 2. Require identification or certification for the dog. 3. Charge additional fees because of the dog. 4. Refuse entry, isolate, segregate, or treat this person less favorably than other patrons.

A Service Dog May Not be requred to leave a premises unless: 1. The animal is out of control and the animal's owner does not take effective action to control it. 2. The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. 

Any business that sells or prepares food must allow service animals in the public areas even if state or local health code prohibits animals on the premises.

Refusal to provide equal access to people with disabilities with service animals is a federal civil rights violation, provided by the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Violators of the ADA can be required to pay money damages and penalties.

This is the law. Plain and simple. Your dog is not required to wear an service vest or carry any identification if you identify your dog as a service dog, and the dog performs duties as an service dog.  

I have run in this problem a few times myself.  Mostly from Hotels.  I always had my service dog wear his vest and carry an attached certification tag, but people still ask the stupid questions. More education is needed for business owners about Service Dogs.

Posted on: Tue, Nov 24 2009 9:20 AM

Posted by: blondieblue227 Posts: 557

thanks for posting the ADA guidelines. :)

i don't have a service dog, but that is good to know.