[Berwin]

I lived in Germany for four years (Army) and visited short-term many other times (TDY). Dogs were almost always welcome in any eating establishment. Sometimes dogs were but children weren't.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by BigSteph

Two Friday's ago, my family visited Piezannos at Lake Deaton and out comes a patron with his wee dog on a leash. No Service Dog indicator, just a privileged senior on one end and a spoiled dog on the other.

Everyone in my party made the same set of comments "hope it didn't do its business in my booth" or "I hope it didn't pee on the chairs", etc.

We tend to comment about the lack of mental strength and health of our younger generations. I say, guess where they go it.

It’s amazing how many EMOTIONAL support pets I see at restaurants but none on the golf course?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by nordic tug

You’re equating human beings with animals. And therein lies the problem.

Your correct there, no comparison. Our Border Collies were/are smarter, more loyal, and more compassionate than most humans.

[Kevinwitgen@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by kaydee

It is very much out of control. If you claim it is a service dog when in fact it is not you ought to be ashamed of yourself.

Give it a rest…. For the love of God!!!!!!

[Lea N]

Originally Posted by Luggage

I am a lot more concerned with people who park in handicap spots and are not handicapped. Lots of people keep handicap placards Way beyond when they really need them also and think it just gets them a better spot but for someone that has a true handicap it makes it a lot harder

This has always seemed so spoiled and rude when someone takes a handicap spot. Now that I am a caregiver to someone who is handicapped and we do need to use that spot to get my loved one in and out of the car it really ticks me off when people do this. I don't want to be put in the position of ever having to push my loved one in a wheel chair across a hot paved parking lot. Nor do I always want to drop them at the door while I find a place to park on a hot or rainy day. I once read on a forum (not TOTV) someone bragging about how they were able to get away with parking in a handicap spot. I wouldn't wish anyone to be in the position of needing a handicap spot but they are there for a reason.

[Dlpdo]

Originally Posted by Daxdog

Don’t get me wrong I love dogs have two myself, just because you have a leash that says “service dog” doesn’t make it a service dog. If it was a SD the owner would not have to apologize for it coming over to me and sniffing my leg. A true SD would sit or stand at it’s owners side. No place in a restaurant.

Quite common in Europe to see dogs in restaurants. Not aware of anyone getting sick or dying from this.

[Mohawksin]

Originally Posted by PatriciaF

I do not live in the Villages but my two dogs are ESA. Both have red harness staying Emotional Support. Both have been certified as such and both have ESA cards I carry with me. But, there are people out there claiming such and the animal is not registered . They allow the dog to do whatever like a spoiled two year old. Service Animals are a necessity plain and simple. I do not take my ESA to a restaurant because I do not need Emotional Sport to eat. I have seen older females hanging on to their ESA dog for dear life or pushing the little darling throughout the eatery in a doggy stroller. No need for that.

As of this writing a service animal is a member of the equine or canine species according to ADA regulations. A service dog must be trained to provide a service to people that have a disability. An emotional support dog is a term that has little credence.

[lmrk32]

Dear Lord, help me. If you had ever truly loved a dog with your entire heart and soul you would know that every dog is a service animal. Stop being such a bunch of old grumps

[lmrk32]

Excellent and right on point

[lmrk32]

Congratulations to you sir. My daughter is not only a veterinarian she is also board-certified as a specialist in critical care. She would have never approached anyone to express her view because what is visible is not always the true story. And would you like to know why she became a veterinarian? Because she cannot deal with the fools that are posting here on this site. Animals are a very integral part to our mental health, to our ability to love and be loved and anyone who has a problem with that needs to self reflect

[lmrk32]

Very well said, very true and very on point. Thank you

[VT2TV]

Just curious , do you know of any places that support animals are always legally allowed to enter, and what type of animals are legally allowed to be considered a support animal?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

It’s amazing how many EMOTIONAL support pets I see at restaurants but none on the golf course?

Golf is our emotional support...

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by lmrk32

And would you like to know why she became a veterinarian? Because she cannot deal with the fools that are posting here on this site.

Becoming a Vet, because she can’t deal with fools posting on TOTV seems odd. I would’ve hoped it was her love of animals, and the need to help them.
Calling clients who foot the bill at her practice “Fools” might want to rethink advertising $$

[Luggage]

I was partially handicapped for 15 plus years until surgery and I truly wish I had a dog with me but what I really want is for a lot more curb cuts at shopping centers and just a few more handicap spots that golf carters don't take up unnecessarily so I'm not really commenting about the dogs because I love them and if you don't like it you can always get up pay your bill and leave. Believe me is a lot more going on in the back of the kitchen that you don't want to find out about than having to worry about a dog