Elengtorchid -- You're missing the whole point. Service dogs are animals that help handicapped people live a more normal and more productive life. They are "eyes," "ears," and many other things for a lot of people.
I think those of us who suffer "separation anxiety" when we can't take our pets to public places where they aren't allowed is an entirely different thing.
Most people have a great deal of respect for service dogs - and, few of us would begrudge them being anyplace with the people they protect and care for ---even if they do lose a hair or two or drool occasionally.
I take my Yorkie with me a lot and leave him home a lot. He is perfectly happy either way -- because that's the way life has been for him since he was a pup. And - I can actually go shopping or out to dinner with my family and friends and have a great time without him. ---- But, of course, I'm always delighted to see him again every time I get back home.
***** By the way, Red98Vett ----- "sweetheartedness" is a wonderful word - and I think it does apply to a lot of our little dogs.
Carol Jean |