Originally Posted by jnieman (Post 1072321)

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.

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 (Post 1049808)

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!

Originally Posted by hulahips (Post 1072407)

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.

Originally Posted by hulahips (Post 1072407)

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.

Originally Posted by Cedwards38 (Post 1072687)

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

Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1049459)

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.

Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 1072759)

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.