[nagdu] newbie intro & comment on previous submitted cruise ship Q

[Pickrell, Rebecca M.]

Bunny. 
Don't get too into the idea that Europe has it all figured out with
regard to dogs and humans. 
Remember the article about the airport in England? And, while it is
correct that dogs can accompany their owners into stores and the like,
this is not a universal decree from on high. 
The owner of a given shop gets to decide if dogs are welcome, and
because dogs are so common, guide dogs and other service dogs are
notalways given the consideration you'd think. 
It would really suck, for example, to have a grocery store owner decide
that he/she was not going to allow dogs in his store, if you needed to
use that store with your dog. 
The grass isn't always greener is all I'm getting at. 
  

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Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 1:21 PM
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Subject: [nagdu] newbie intro & comment on previous submitted cruise
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Hi all,
 
I have been reading for a few weeks and decided today to enter the
participation realm!
My name is Bunny, my guide's name is Lady.  
(i am not sure how much info is appropriate or customary here)
 
I feel so releaved to be a part of this list.  I am in an isolated Rural
Mayberry RFD type area of new england and sometimes feel like david vs.
goliath when trying to go about my biz with my dog.
 
I read with interest every post and thank you all so much for this list,
your comments and the education/experience you all share here.
i dont know who heads this list, but thank you to them especially.
 
Is there a place where we can see who belongs and where they are from ?
(like is there any membership list/profile info)?
 
if so please direct me...
 
my lady is getting on in years and i have begun a bit of inquiry to find
a new service dog.
I got her at 2 years old from a family who no longer had time for her.
 
I worked with dogs professionaly prior to my injuries, and had no
problem (i welcomed) the oportunity to train her to my specific needs.
 
if any of you can share with me any tips on obtaining an adult dog (1-3
yrs) that i can train please share.
I am in the western mass/southern vermont border area if any of you know
of any places i can seek out a dog to adopt.
 
I have had several occasions in the last 12 years to defend my rights
under the ada, and i usually keep a printout in ladys vest pocket to
show ignorant policemen who are called about me /dog or by me and dog
for help where i am denied access.
 
I do know there is no american's with disabilities act once you leave
our country.  so for the woman cuising, keep that in mind.
I also know that in europe for instance, there is no need for a service
dog law, as dogs go all over with the owners.
it is common to see german shephards, boxers et... in german restarants
, cafe's and shops.  No one gets all upity about it, its normal there.
To bad we need a law here, even worse most dont even know laws
principals nor do they act within it so often.
 
 
maybe you can find an online community events/social chat based in
bahamas or wherever your ship is docking, ask them to tell you what is
common protocol there for people with pet dogs & for people with guide
dogs?  just an idea, the internet is full of rescources.
 
God bless you all, and most of all bless god for our wonderful dogs.
 
Bunny
BunnyBunBunaBUN-Dance,BUNderful, BunTastic, Some Bun Special,
Cuddle-bunSweetBUN (if you think of more, let me know!)
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