[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Well said.

I believe that a human's love for their pet is a beautiful thing, especially as we age and are often living alone. I think both owners and their humans bring comfort and joy to each other and of course each has responsibilities for life. There are some people who for reasons of their own feel very uncomfortable around dogs and cats. It is VERY hard for me to understand as I get all silly and soft when I am around furries. However, when animal owners abuse the space of people who do not like pets then fur will fly. I think that moderation is the key, and common sense, and doing what we CAN do to be good parents of our little charges.

I am wary of all gatherings and marches and protests and outcries. WARY, I said, not solidly against all of them, but often said gatherings encourage extremism that doesn't help their cause.

Just my two cents. I am interested to see what is accomplished at the upcoming meeting in The Villages and how it all comes out. Hoping for the best outcome.

It is only in the last five years that we have had a pet euthanized and we all mourned the loss for a very long time. It is a huge and sad decision. Killing animals that could be placed in a loving home is very, very sad and wrong.

We all have our views and some are more moderate and some are more extreme. Some people are selfish pet parents, but most I know are caring and responsible and have good sense. Their furry kids are awesome.

(I realize this is off the subject of the thread but I have only had one cup of coffee)

What meeting????

[Jestski2016]

Great information!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

What meeting????

NOT on service dogs. The meeting about calling people who look for dogs first and the local Humane Society..

I hi jacked another thread. I know now that I did pretty good in school considering I had AHD

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

What meeting????

I believe one of the topics is wanting Sumter to be a no kill shelter.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

Service dogs are fake if:

(1) They are made of cardboard.
(2) You never have to pick up any poop after them.
(3) They don't bark insanely when the doorbell rings.
(4) They won't chase squirrels.
(5) They don't eat and drink.
(6) They don't lick your face.
(7) They don't get excited when you come home.
(8) They don't perk up their ears when they hear stuff you don't.
(9) They don't shed hair.
(10) You don't love them like family.

DISCLAIMER: I love dogs. I don't have a service dog. I don't object to service dogs. This is humor, albeit that is simply my opinion and subject to the judgement of each of you who read this.

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

Service dogs are fake if:

(1) They are made of cardboard.
(2) You never have to pick up any poop after them.
(3) They don't bark insanely when the doorbell rings.
(4) They won't chase squirrels.
(5) They don't eat and drink.
(6) They don't lick your face.
(7) They don't get excited when you come home.
(8) They don't perk up their ears when they hear stuff you don't.
(9) They don't shed hair.
(10) You don't love them like family.

DISCLAIMER: I love dogs. I don't have a service dog. I don't object to service dogs. This is humor, albeit that is simply my opinion and subject to the judgement of each of you who read this.

11 They don't pass gas. I hate that when I am eating.

[ronsroni]

Just like the "HANDICAPPED" drivers or friends of a "HANDICAPPED" person or thrice removed on the maternal edge of a "HANDICAPPED" person.
Doctors write the request willie nillie.
SHAM and SHAME all around.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

10 Signs That A “Service Dog” Is Actually A Fake
by Amber Kingon August 14, 2017

You’re out shopping when you turn the corner to find a cute dog browsing the merchandise. Your first instinct tells you it’s someone’s service dog, but then something doesn’t seem right. People posing their pets as fake service dogs has become a widespread problem. Real service dogs can be any breed, their owners don’t always have visible disabilities, and they’re not required to carry any kind of identifying paperwork or distinguishing badge. This makes spotting the fakes exceptionally difficult, but if the dog is showing any of these behaviors, it’s most likely an impostor.

# 1 – They’re Being Carried or Pushed in a Cart
# 2 – They’re Not on a Leash
# 3 – They’re Pulling on the Leash
# 4 – They’re Barking or Whining
# 5 – They’re Sniffing Everything
# 6 – They Have Indoor “Accidents”
# 7 – They Steal Food
# 8 – They Look Nervous
# 9 – They Seek Attention
# 10 – They’re Aggressive

#100016 - They don't save seats at the squares

[fred53]

Originally Posted by rufflesmom

#1. Dogs are usually much more sociable than people. #2. Stop shopping at Walmart.

#1. completely false.
#2. these people with their canine fake companions are everywhere.

[rubicon]

if God made us all vegans we would not be having this conversation

Personal Best Regards:

[ColdNoMore]

Several states crack down on dog service fraud

Incidents like that one in Reading, Massachusetts, not far from where Slavin lives in Danvers, have spurred 19 states to enact laws cracking down on people who try to pass off their pets as service animals.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ronsroni

Just like the "HANDICAPPED" drivers or friends of a "HANDICAPPED" person or thrice removed on the maternal edge of a "HANDICAPPED" person.
Doctors write the request willie nillie.
SHAM and SHAME all around.

I agree. It has always disturbed me that doctors almost always tell patients to walk for exercise, but then give the same people a handicap card, so they can avoid walking. Very hypocritical.

[SFSkol]

Questions you can ask. When you see a pseudo service dog.

"He's so cute. How old is he? Oh, only two? I thought service dogs went through two years training. He must be really smart."

"So cute! And in a baby carriage. How clever of you. I thought the service dog moto is "four on the floor". He must have really long legs."

Embarrassment in public sometimes works wonders.