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hnybun128 · 09-19-2011, 05:47 PM

This ticks me off to no end.

I really hope your father continues to improve, but please, please follow up with the hospital and go to whatever agency/authority licenses these dogs for help. No way should any hospital or other business be allowed to get away with this!

Maximo · 09-19-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaos

I was actually wearing my old company's military police hoodie sweatshirt tonight...didn't help.

I try not to encourage any one to tell me to put him in a bag, which they say like 85% of the time. It would interfer with his ability to react and respond to an anxiety attack or do any of his trained tasks.

I understand. That makes sense.

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Originally Posted by hnybun128

This ticks me off to no end.

I really hope your father continues to improve, but please, please follow up with the hospital and go to whatever agency/authority licenses these dogs for help. No way should any hospital or other business be allowed to get away with this!

Sending prayers for your father's speedy recovery, and I really do hope you can find a solution so that you and Kaos can be together and he can do his job helping you without worrying about being accepted.

Kaos · 09-19-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hnybun128

This ticks me off to no end.

I really hope your father continues to improve, but please, please follow up with the hospital and go to whatever agency/authority licenses these dogs for help. No way should any hospital or other business be allowed to get away with this!

I've spoken to the licensing division a few times and they were not very helpful.

I do intend to follow up with this, I just haven't decided how I will go about it yet.

Kaos · 09-19-2011, 05:54 PM

Oh and I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words. It's very appreciated.

RachelandSadie · 09-19-2011, 05:58 PM

just saying i'm on your side and praying for you. sorry that happened and hope your dad gets better real quick. i saw a lady with a toy poodle with a service dog vest on and just smiled at them because i understand how much service even the tiniest dogs can do for someone. sure they aren't always doing big tasks like opening a door but if you lock up mentally in the middle of the street those YIP barks can snap you back outta it in a hurry and get you out of harm's way. PTSD doesn't need a size companion. just needs something that can be there when you need them.

Kaos · 09-19-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

just saying i'm on your side and praying for you. sorry that happened and hope your dad gets better real quick. i saw a lady with a toy poodle with a service dog vest on and just smiled at them because i understand how much service even the tiniest dogs can do for someone. sure they aren't always doing big tasks like opening a door but if you lock up mentally in the middle of the street those YIP barks can snap you back outta it in a hurry and get you out of harm's way. PTSD doesn't need a size companion. just needs something that can be there when you need them.

I couldn't have said it ANY better.

BanditSocks2 · 09-19-2011, 06:11 PM

I am shocked that after showing them all the documentation they still refused. I understand that they might be surprised he's a service dog, but after your explanation and PROOF with documentation, that's unbelievable!

I hope your dad continues to improve.

hnybun128 · 09-19-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaos

I've spoken to the licensing division a few times and they were not very helpful.

I do intend to follow up with this, I just haven't decided how I will go about it yet.

I'm so sorry you have to go through this, particularly at a time when I'm sure you were so sick with worry for your father. Have you tried calling the U.S. Department of Justice's toll-free ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301?

Kaos · 09-19-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hnybun128

I'm so sorry you have to go through this, particularly at a time when I'm sure you were so sick with worry for your father. Have you tried calling the U.S. Department of Justice's toll-free ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301?

I have not contacted anyone yet but thank you for the number. I was going to look for it as I might need it now.

hnybun128 · 09-19-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaos

I have not contacted anyone yet but thank you for the number. I was going to look for it as I might need it now.

My son has a legally protected disability and I've had my own experience with PTSD, so these sorts of issues really get me riled up. And not all disabilities are physical in nature. There are laws in place to protect people for a reason. They should be followed and enforced. And just because a yorkie is tiny, doesn't mean they're not capable of performing a useful, meaningful and necessary service!

Grrr! LOL, OK, I feel better after my rant. Big hugs to you for all the frustration you've had to deal with!

Kaos · 09-19-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hnybun128

My son has a legally protected disability and I've had my own experience with PTSD, so these sorts of issues really get me riled up. And not all disabilities are physical in nature. There are laws in place to protect people for a reason. They should be followed and enforced. And just because a yorkie is tiny, doesn't mean they're not capable of performing a useful, meaningful and necessary service!

Grrr! LOL, OK, I feel better after my rant. Big hugs to you for all the frustration you've had to deal with!

Lovetodream88 · 09-19-2011, 06:33 PM

I am sorry about what happened. Callie is a certified service dog (I have very bad anxiety) but I am so scared even with all my papers that something like that would happen to me so I just dont go out that much now. I wish every one in the public was much more informed about service dogs.

Kaos · 09-19-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I am sorry about what happened. Callie is a certified service dog (I have very bad anxiety) but I am so scared even with all my papers that something like that would happen to me so I just dont go out that much now. I wish every one in the public was much more informed about service dogs.

There are few times I leave him at home; but when I know for sure I will have a problem I leave him home to avoid conflict. It kind of defeats the purpose of having a service dog. I wish this problem would be adressed at a higher level.

I am sorry, I understand how you feel.

southernbelle04 · 09-19-2011, 06:45 PM

So sorry this happened!

PrincessLila · 09-19-2011, 06:48 PM

You should contact not only the ER administrator, but also a nursing and hospital administrator. Hospitals are very interested in their press-ganey ratings and patient satisfaction because alot of reimbursement is dependent on this. Also they are highly worried about any potential lawsuit involving discrimination.

09-19-2011, 05:47 PM	#16
hnybun128 I ♥ Maci & Mojo Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morris, IL, USA Posts: 856	This ticks me off to no end. I really hope your father continues to improve, but please, please follow up with the hospital and go to whatever agency/authority licenses these dogs for help. No way should any hospital or other business be allowed to get away with this! __________________ Gina ~Mojo , Maci ~ Sweetie, Katie, Coco Chanel, & Figaro

09-19-2011, 05:54 PM	#19
Kaos YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 645	Oh and I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words. It's very appreciated. __________________ Amanda Mommy to Kaos

09-19-2011, 06:33 PM	#27
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I am sorry about what happened. Callie is a certified service dog (I have very bad anxiety) but I am so scared even with all my papers that something like that would happen to me so I just dont go out that much now. I wish every one in the public was much more informed about service dogs. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

09-19-2011, 06:45 PM	#29
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	So sorry this happened! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

09-19-2011, 06:48 PM	#30
PrincessLila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 79	You should contact not only the ER administrator, but also a nursing and hospital administrator. Hospitals are very interested in their press-ganey ratings and patient satisfaction because alot of reimbursement is dependent on this. Also they are highly worried about any potential lawsuit involving discrimination. __________________ Best Yorkie in the World!!

09-19-2011, 05:58 PM	#20
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	just saying i'm on your side and praying for you. sorry that happened and hope your dad gets better real quick. i saw a lady with a toy poodle with a service dog vest on and just smiled at them because i understand how much service even the tiniest dogs can do for someone. sure they aren't always doing big tasks like opening a door but if you lock up mentally in the middle of the street those YIP barks can snap you back outta it in a hurry and get you out of harm's way. PTSD doesn't need a size companion. just needs something that can be there when you need them.

09-19-2011, 06:11 PM	#22
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	I am shocked that after showing them all the documentation they still refused. I understand that they might be surprised he's a service dog, but after your explanation and PROOF with documentation, that's unbelievable! I hope your dad continues to improve.