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Originally Posted by mscat  I am curioius?
Did a DR. ever tell you that you were disabled? Tell you that a service dog would be benefical to you because your condition is so severe that you are not able to leave home without the extra support?
Are you currently collecting disability benefits? I ask you these questions because just deciding yourself that your disabled is not enough . It takes more then a dog who can perform a couple of things to be consdered a "service animal" PLus, physically or mentally , a Dr. has to agree that you are disabled and a service dog is needed . If not then YES, you are abusing the ADA .
I actually have a variety of illness's , and are 100% disabled, unable to work . My Dr. did agree a service dog would be beneficial for myself . I also have a son with autism and cognitive delays.
We have 2 small service dogs. Evenso I do not bring them with me all the time. Despite having difficulties when going out, I prefer the help of a family member. I have my hands full already then to bring a dog into the picture.
I could if i wanted to easily though.
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That's what I was talking about. There is a difference between an ESD and Service Dog/PSD, being that I have one that is officially trained to do both. Plus the OP didnt mention anything about having a disability so there was no need to post that message about using a "disability" in order to have a dog accompany her around. It would definitely give a person the wrong ideal and abuse the system. That's what made me say something.