[Flagdu] {Disarmed} Re: Guide dog sprayed with Clorex

Fri May 24 12:49:00 UTC 2013

May 23, 2013 9:27 PM

Scared Publix customer sprays seeing-eye dog with bleach
Sunrise resident cited for animal cruelty

May 20, 2013

By Tonya Alanez, Sun Sentinel
A seeing-eye dog had bleach squirted in its eyes at a Publix grocery store when a 67-year-old woman intentionally sprayed the animal in an unprovoked attack, a police report says.
The 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever appeared uninjured, the report said, but Patricia Lawler, of Sunrise, was cited for animal cruelty and given a notice to appear after the 4:15 p.m. Saturdayincident at the store at 10155 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Lawler told police she "thought it was a vicious animal" and feared it would be a danger to other customers, so she grabbed a spray bottle of Clorox cleaner off a shelf and sprayed the animal in the eyes and back.
"I realize now it was a mistake," Lawler said when reached by telephone Monday. "I have a fear of dogs. It was just a big dog with a big head. I was just afraid."
Lawler said she takes medication for schizoaffective disorder, and paranoia is one the symptoms associated with her mental illness.
The dog's owner, Ronda Carin Shore, 45, also of Sunrise, told police she is blind and keeps the canine with her at all times. It was wearing a service-dog vest, an assist handle and a placard, the report said.
Shore declined to comment Monday.
Although the dog wasn't exhibiting aggressive behavior, Lawler said she got scared when she saw it and asked Shore to leave the store with the dog. When that didn't produce results, she said she resorted to the spray bleach to get rid of the animal.
"I was afraid the dog would go wild, or some small child would get bitten, or somebody would get hurt," Lawler said. "I guess I overreacted. But I still feel like a dog doesn't belong in a place like a grocery store."
If convicted of the first-degree misdemeanor, Lawler faces up to a year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine.

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JODY
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance!" Thomas Jefferson

On May 23, 2013, at 9:26 PM, Jody W Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com> wrote:

> I hope they throw the book at her and cite the guide dog protection law  
> 
> It is scary to think we can all be victims of someone's panic attack. 
> 
> JODY
> "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance!" Thomas Jefferson
> 
> On May 23, 2013, at 9:09 PM, Patricia A. Lipovsky  <plipovsky at cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> I did. That was awful!! The question now is what is going to be done about this helacious act and the person that did it? I truly don't think they should get away with it. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Jody W Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com>
>> To: Florida Association of Guide Dog Users flagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:53 pm
>> Subject: [Flagdu] Guide dog sprayed with Clorex
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Have you all heard of the guide dog that was sprayed with Clorex while the handler was shopping in Publix in Sunrise?
>>> 
>>> JODY
>>> "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance!" Thomas Jefferson
>>> 
>>> On May 23, 2013, at 6:28 PM, "Sherrill O'Brien" <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> 
>>>> First I realize some of you may see this post several times, but I want to
>>>> make sure no one misses it.
>>>> 
>>>> You are enthusiastically invited to our Florida Association of Guide Dog
>>>> Users meeting and seminar, to be held Saturday, May 25, from 3:00 till
>>>> 4:55pm, in the Skyway Pier Room of the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. We
>>>> have several great guest speakers, including an animal massage therapy
>>>> specialist, and a guide dog trainer who has been in that great business
>>>> longer than any other in the world! If you pay your guide dog users dues,
>>>> which are five dollars, at the FLAGDU table prior to our meeting, you will
>>>> be eligible for three cash prizes! Our table will be somewhere in the
>>>> vicinity of the NFBF registration window, so just listen for someone calling
>>>> out "flagdu table!" There will always be someone at our table during
>>>> convention registration hours, so consult your agenda for those times.
>>>> You'll find someone representing FLAGDU there starting tomorrow from 4:30
>>>> till 6:30. And we will have a great giveaway for all guide dog usersffWe're
>>>> again doing our popular 50/50 raffle, and you must be present at the meeting
>>>> to win. We can help you with all things guide dog related, including giving
>>>> you assistence in finding that all-important relief area!
>>>> 
>>>> The FLAGDU Board reminds you that it is the policy of the National
>>>> Federation of the Blind that no dogs, be they guide dogs or puppies, should
>>>> be left unattended in hotel rooms. Thank you in advance for respecting this
>>>> policy.
>>>> 
>>>> If you have a guide dog related emergency, or need to share pertinent
>>>> information with all dog users at the convention, feel free to call me on my
>>>> cellphone at (813) 767-1890.
>>>> 
>>>> Our meeting and seminar agenda follows my signature. I've tried to make it
>>>> informative and fun.
>>>> The FLAGDU Board members are looking forward to greeting many of you at our
>>>> table, and at our meeting. You certainly do not have to be a guide dog user
>>>> to attend. All are welcome, especially those of you who  are wondering
>>>> whether a guide dog might be right for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Warm regards
>>>> Sherrill O'Brien, President
>>>> Florida Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>>>> 
>>>> Agenda
>>>> FLAGDU Meeting and Seminar
>>>> 
>>>> Florida Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>>>> Saturday, May 25, 2013
>>>> 3:00-4:55pm
>>>> Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
>>>> Skyway Pier Room
>>>> 
>>>> Roll Call OF FLAGDU Board Members, Jody Milisavic, Secretary
>>>> 
>>>> Your Turn!
>>>> Introductions audience members
>>>> 
>>>> Secretary's Report Jody Milisavic
>>>> 
>>>> Treasurer's Report Mike Lamb
>>>> 
>>>> You Can make a difference!
>>>> Help Us Educate Those In Law Enforcement
>>>> To Understand Our Rights as Guide Dog Users
>>>> Law Enforcement Education Committee Merry Schoch
>>>> 
>>>> We Can Help You Save Money!
>>>> Sales Tax Exemption for Guide Dog Expenses Marion Gwizdala, President
>>>> National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>> 
>>>> National Association of Guide Dog Users Update Marion Gwizdala, NAGDU
>>>> President
>>>> 
>>>> FLAGDU Elections
>>>> Vice President
>>>> Treasurer
>>>> Board Member
>>>> 
>>>> Inquiring Minds Want to Know
>>>> Guide Dog School  Reports
>>>> Freedom Guide Dogs John Bifield, Master Trainer
>>>> Guide Dog Foundation, Jenine Stanley, Consumer Relations Coordinator
>>>> Guiding Eyes, Jose Lopez-Masso, representative
>>>> Southeastern Guide Dogs, Representative
>>>> 
>>>> Our Special Dogs Deserve Some R and R!
>>>> Pooch Massage 101, Debbie Roik, licensed massage therapist
>>>> specializing in animal massage therapy
>>>> Introduction, Debbie Hietala
>>>> 
>>>> Announcements, including pats on the back for people, not pups!
>>>> 
>>>> You could be in the Money!
>>>> Special cash prize drawings ($25, $15 and $10)
>>>> Only those who have paid dues at our FLAGDU table prior to the meeting are
>>>> eligible.
>>>> 50/50 Drawing
>>>> You must be present to win...gd luck!
>>>> 
>>>> Adjourn
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks so much for your participation!
>>>> 
>>>> Sherrill O'Brien, FLAGDU President
>>>> 
>>>> 
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