[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by jnieman

I was in Walgreens at Colony the other day and a guy was carrying around a small dog getting lots of attention from others wanting to pet the dog. He would then tell them that his dad had puppies of all breeds to sell and how to get to his place of residence by handing out business cards. I thought of the guy advertising on here and wondered if it was him. He did not have a comfort dog vest or anything on it.

More then nerve, dirtbag is more like it.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

Go to the websites of the major airlines and you will see their policies on allowing Emotional Support Animals to travel with the passenger.

It is not like just showing up at the airport with your dog. The airline must know about it in advance.

Personally, I would rather sit next to a well-trained dog or cat on the plane than next to a crying child. And do not tell me I am alone on the preference!

Delta: Pet Policy - SeatGuru

[karostay]

Less that honest people can and do register their dog as a service dog with no questions asked allowing them to access to lodging establishments without paying a pet fee or restaurants
Simply by sending a check or credit card and purchase vest and other service dog related items..It's dishonest and hurts honest people with a real need to travel with a service dog

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[dplars]

Toojay's lost my business then gained it back all in this forum. Good for them to have the fortitude to ask the right question and back up their decision. Like dogs, love women, lived with both all my life but gave up the dogs when moving to Fl. because of the limited space the animal would have to live happily.

[cquick]

Gracie, I am going to get me a cat, make a vest for it that says "Comfort Cat" and take it to a restaurant......lets see if they will allow that......or, even better, how about a hamster, or a white rat, or a gerbil.....or an iguana, one of those huge green ugly ones! I could go on.......

[hulahips]

I would have spoken to the manager and asked him to have her removed. I have a friend who can't bare to part with her dog and got paperwork drawn up to make him comfort dog also. Apparently it's easy today and no questions are asked. The person should dine home with her pet. Pets and smoking should not be allowed in restaurants or stores.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by hulahips

I would have spoken to the manager and asked him to have her removed. I have a friend who can't bare to part with her dog and got paperwork drawn up to make him comfort dog also. Apparently it's easy today and no questions are asked. The person should dine home with her pet. Pets and smoking should not be allowed in restaurants or stores.

you better not visit Germany and eat out because its accepted there and no one thinks anything about it.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by hulahips

I would have spoken to the manager and asked him to have her removed. I have a friend who can't bare to part with her dog and got paperwork drawn up to make him comfort dog also. Apparently it's easy today and no questions are asked. The person should dine home with her pet. Pets and smoking should not be allowed in restaurants or stores.

What has your friend said when you expressed your feelings about pets in restaurants?

Actually, a comfort pet or emotional support animal has no legal standing. Only Service Animals are allowed in eating establishments. Restaurants should have the ADA rules printed so a server or manager could show them to a customer who thinks their dog is allowed.

Go to the ADA website and read all about the service animals vs emotional support or comfort animals.

[hulahips]

I don't say anything to her as not to affect our friendship but I won't dine out with her because of this. I don't want to be around when people may get upset and an argument may ensue

[Floridagal]

I think I will get a vest or coat for my two cats. My husband can carry one and I can carry the other...I miss them, but would never think of taking them to a restaurant or any store for that matter. Some people will push the button until they can't get away with it.

[Cedwards38]

Hmmmm, how long can it be before we have comfort snakes, comfort pigs, and comfort ponies coming to restaurants too? Ridiculous? Maybe. Maybe not.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

Hmmmm, how long can it be before we have comfort snakes, comfort pigs, and comfort ponies coming to restaurants too? Ridiculous? Maybe. Maybe not.

Pigs and miniature horses are already here. One airline is already being sued by a woman who was taken off a plane because she tried to bring a pig onboard.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Sadly, she can get away with it. All she has to do is claim the dog is an emotional support dog. Of course, the restaurant can legally ask for proof, but who's going to risk that mess?

ES dogs are trained. They are especially helpful for people suffering from PTSD. Those dogs (and other animals) are recognized by the ADA when the individual has a note from a doctor, therapist or psychiatrist stating there is a need for the animal.

On the plus side, at least she wasn't carrying a pig.

Please go to the ADA website. Read the information regarding Service Animals and Emotional/Comfort Animals. The Emotional Support Animals are not covered under ADA and are not to be brought into restaurants. Nothing to do with having a note from a professional stating there is a need for them. NOT COVERED BY ADA.

[Northwoods]

There is a sign on the patio at City Fire in Sumter that says something like "no smoking and no pets on the patio." One night at dinner, there were two women sitting directly below that sign. There was a small dog with them and one of the women was having a cigarette. The waiter did say something to them about the dog... they told him it was a service dog. Just goes to show you -- some people are so self-centered they could care less about everyone around them.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

There is a sign on the patio at City Fire in Sumter that says something like "no smoking and no pets on the patio." One night at dinner, there were two women sitting directly below that sign. There was a small dog with them and one of the women was having a cigarette. The waiter did say something to them about the dog... they told him it was a service dog. Just goes to show you -- some people are so self-centered they could care less about everyone around them.

Service dog my ass. If I was eating next to them I would have told the manager I'm walking out without paying because of my "asthma". How dare they aggravate my "asthma" Next stop, my attorney. "I'm suing" Service dog, my ass...