Originally Posted by ilovetv (Post 662712)

I'll tell you why. Because we don't think the PETS are dirty, distasteful or anything else!!!! It's the numerous OWNERS who are the problem!

Every week there is another dog poop thread that accumulates dozens and hundreds of posts, with thousands of views, about the numerous inconsiderate, disrespectful, irresponsible dog owners who let their dogs crap on other people's lawns and rec center and pool/postal station lawns, and do not pick up after the dog, and their dog urine kills grass that has cost money to plant and maintain.

There have also been lengthy threads about the ignoramuses who pick up their dog's crap at the pool/postal station, and throw it into the trash cans by our postal boxes, creating a disgusting stench coming out of the trash cans. It's been discussed ad nauseaum whether there should be dog crap disposal receptacles there.

Then there have also been several threads about people wanting to keep dogs out of the town square dance and seating areas, because they have stepped in manure that the dog owners did not pick up, and what's a person going to do to get rid of manure off their shoes while there at the square?!?! Buy new shoes? Go to SweetBay and buy a spatula and toothpicks to dig and scrape the crap out from between all the treads? Or go home to get different shoes? Either way, that person's night is done when they step in a dog pile.

The real problem is that the limitation of only credentialed service dogs being allowed inside and outside restaurants in FL is disappearing, with various communities adopting ordinances allowing PET dogs, cats, and other pet animals to be in restaurant dining areas.

If that gets approved in TV, the irresponsible, selfish, egotistical "I don't give a damn" dog owners cited in all the infamous dog poop threads here will be "exercising their rights"....and there WILL be dog manure left under restaurant tables....or in walkways where servers carrying loaded food trays will slip on fresh dog crap and they will fall with food platters flying. All the dog poop threads here leave NO doubt this is what will happen if PET dogs and other animals are allowed in restaurant dining areas here in TV.

And already, the enablers here are making excuses for scofflaws.

Originally Posted by pooh (Post 659035)

I do believe Comfort dogs are a type of therapy dog. These Comfort/therapy dogs were available when students arrived back to school, Sandy Hook Elementry.

Probably wasn't the best idea to bring three large dogs into the restaurant, but since they are therapy dogs, they probably can go in and be with their handlers.

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 663368)

I have seen many posts saying that the restaurant cannot ask whether the dog is a service dog. That is not correct. From the ADA requirements:
Revised ADA Requirements: Service Animals

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Service Animals Must Be Under Control

Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

Inquiries, Exclusions, Charges, and Other Specific Rules Related to Service Animals
When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task."

So the restaurant can ask if the animal is a service dog related to a disability but cannot ask what the disability might be although it can ask what special skill the animal has acquired (that would seem to indirectly identify most disabilities)

Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 662861)

There are probably more men in TV that have "dribbles" than dogs!

ILOVE TV - you have to be kidding me???

And I'm just curious - some people complaining are saying ok to service dogs, but have a problem with non/service dogs being dirty. Not sure how you can make that distinction?

Originally Posted by Irish Rover (Post 663329)

ILOVETV - this all sounds like a "crock of s---" to me. Keep in mind that TV is comprised of folks who thought they were moving to a really tolerant, friendly, and understanding community of like minded individuals. Old folks have pets and pets pee and poop outdoors, hopefully. You can't pick up pee but the poop is a different story - should be picked up and if not people should be fined. Remember, all those wild critters you don't believe are in TV are doing their number on your lawn. Loosen up and enjoy. No one really cares how cool your lawn looks but they do care about how "America"s friendliest hometown" looks to the next new neighbor. Just my humble opinion.

Originally Posted by Love2cruise (Post 663486)

Well said!! I'm glad I already bought my house because if I hadn't and read some of the posts on this forum, I would certainly be doubting the friendliness of TV.

Originally Posted by perrjojo (Post 663573)

:agree:
As Gracie would say, "Boy Howdy!" You are so correct. I would have thought this was a terrible place. Occasionally I "swear off" reading this site because it can bring so much negativity into my life. I love our Village Life.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 663612)

When you attack someone for no reason, people wonder what your reason is.

Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 662861)

There are probably more men in TV that have "dribbles" than dogs!

ILOVE TV - you have to be kidding me???.......