I have had so many folks say they shop at a local retail store because it's safe, so many folks carry. The other day I was there and several folks had their service dogs-as I did. I came home and asked my gun defense attorney-A.O.R. if there was an incident and I was taken in for questioning-etc. could my service dog come along. I have seen service dogs even in the E.R. A service dog that is under Federal law to go anywhere can't go to the P.D. Any comments?
the problem here and maybe elsewhere, is that some people take advantage of the "service dog/animal" moniker, and take any dog inside a store, eatery, whatever, with them.
all that is needed is a "service animal" vest wrapped around the dog/animal, and the stores have to let them in and NEVER question the authenticity of the person, or the animal....and those "service animal" vests can be bought nearly anywhere. what proof is required to buy one..?? NONE..!!
Amazon, Chewy, PETCO, and others have them......so...ANYONE can just walk in and buy one, even for thier dammed Iguana.....to me that is BS..!!!!!!
one should have a serialized permit number that they must obtain along with a doctors letter thru thier state of residence, that MUST be entered into the purchase for the sale to go thru.
frankly, to me, that is BS.......to just be able to buy one with out any sort of permit.
there ought to be some sort of visible permit the owner MUST have and MUST adhere to when asked or demanded to present that permit, if they do not have it in full view.
it sickens me what some people get away with.
as this makes a mockery out of those (like YOU) that really NEED a service animal.....
disabled people MUST get a doctors letter to be able to get a handicapped parking permit, bus pass, why not also for a so-called service animal..????