Dog in Ricciardi's
 

Thee has been some concern about a dog inside a stroller that was let into Ricciardo's
The only animals that should be allowed into restaurants are SERVICE ANIMALS--not Comfort or Therapy animals.

If this happens the owner should ask two ?'s:

1-what is your disability ?

2-how is your animal trained to help with your disability?

There are lots of scammers that sell phony registration & dog vests on line

Yes, anyone can purchase a "service animal" vest, etc on line however the first question cannot be asked by ANYONE! There are way too many abusers which is unfortunate for people you truly have a service animal. How can a service animal do its job in a stroller? I saw one (could be the same one) at Market of Marion in a stroller and sleeping. Might be real but I have my doubts. Just like the 'service animals' in a grocery store who are on a longer leash and all over the place. I know a few service animals and know the training they have to go through... they do not run and jump while on duty. Something needs to be done with all the fake service animals! Just my opinion

When I first read the title of this thread, I was afraid they added a new menu item.

Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs) | Service Dog Central

This is an interesting site about service dogs. Frequently Asked Questions | Service Dog Central

I don't believe people really NEED to have comfort animals accompany them. I think it is their way of throwing their weight around and showing off on airplanes and places that usually don't see or encourage animals to accompany their humans..

I don't think dogs are dirty and I am not offended by them. I like them a lot, but I don't like people pushing the envelope of what is usually socially accepted for all.

Our kitty would NEVER accompany us to a restaurant in a stroller, on a leash or in my arms. He just has so much class that Mikey. He goes where he is IN CHARGE, only.

Claiming a Comfort dog is a service dog is a federal crime when the dogs owner trys to gain access when using the ADA, guidelines as a basis--Again a comfort dog is not a service dog,a therapy dog is not a service dog

You are right, but think of an expensive lawsuit brought to a person without a corporate lawyer to defend. I can understand why independent businesses do not challenge this.

I agree 100% with GG. Just think of the 8 year nightmare an ADA lawsuit against the LLC has caused. I think there should be a law against abusing the law!!!!

Ricciardi's responded and explained in a letter to the editor of the other un-named website.

Thanks for that information.

I think Ricciardi's explained the situation very well in their letter and did what was required of them legally.

IMHO--Riccardis was scammed--they most likely, they didn't know what a real"SERVICE" dog is and only. "SERVICE" dogs are covered by the ADA

It's unfortunate that ADA laws that help serve people with such needs also shield the ones with less than honest intentions .

Another part of phony documentation is "a renewal date"--this way, the people selling false documentation are guaranteed an income stream