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Originally Posted by ladyjane  it really is not right to get a "service animal" tag unless there is a valid reason. I would hope that doctors are not giving letters out like that. They are reserved for the handicapped and if people abuse them, then that will have an impact on the handicapped. |
Yeah, I know, but in 40-odd years on the planet, I've maybe ever seen ONE service dog indoors.
The uncommon rarity of it is likely a contributing factor in the disabled's expressed difficulties having their service animals welcomed properly. It seems similar to having multiple handicapped parking spots, sitting empty, unused and wasted near the doors of establishments, when they might occasionally be used to good 'gray area' purpose . Also my partner is extremely hard of hearing and forgetful, among other things. So when I figure out how to train Frisco up as a responsible and attentive personal assistant, it will a) increase his odds of a happy life and b) get the doorbell and oven timer answered more often etc.