Service dogs

[TAROMAN]

Our CERT team assists with security for several large events.
We have been briefed very specifically that the only question that may be asked is "what service does this animal perform."
Anything else risks violating the ADA with the potential of a lawsuit by the animal's owner.
In addition to dogs, we have encountered "service" snakes, ferrets and cats.

 

[Arik]

As a kid I had a ferret and can kinda see why.....they're very social. . like cats. But a snake?

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[erics]

Where can i get a harness for the snake

 

[zzzippper]

As a kid I had a ferret and can kinda see why.....they're very social. . like cats. But a snake?

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Oh yeah, cats are reknowned for being social. Kind of like Germans.

 

[KLYDE]

My other half works in a realty management office. The other day a potential tenant called and inquired about renting a unit. She stated she had a dog. When informed that no dogs were allowed in that particular complex she stated that it was a "companion dog". Deemed disabled by her doctor and in need of a "companion". She threatened to sue if turned away because of the dog.

Tell me. What god forsaken pet is not a "companion". It just keeps getting better.

 

[peterthefish]

Our CERT team assists with security for several large events.
We have been briefed very specifically that the only question that may be asked is "what service does this animal perform."
Anything else risks violating the ADA with the potential of a lawsuit by the animal's owner.
In addition to dogs, we have encountered "service" snakes, ferrets and cats.

You can also ask if it is a pet or a service animal. Ran into one of these folks on a flight last week - teacup "service" dog in purse. He did seem to be of some service in getting his owner preferential boarding and seating. I need a service gecko...

 

[GerSan69]

Hang around a large airport for a few hours if you want to see all the bizarre "service" animals are out there. Worst one, behavior-wise, I've seen is a big ol' pit bull that was dragging the owner all over the place as he tried to sniff every person in the area. As was said, the cops can't do a thing unless there's a bite or the animal gets loose. Even then, I wouldn't be surprised if we were told to take down their info and send them on their way.
By the way, we aren't even allowed to ask if it's a service animal. The airlines can, so if it gets past the ticket agent, they're home free.