[nagdu] Pet tags on the beach

Mon Aug 3 05:55:39 UTC 2009

Marion, In Orange County, the rabies tag and license tag are two different 
items. The vet can distribute rabies tags. You then have to send the 
certificate away to the licensing department to get a license tag. I believe 
these tags are free for all service dogs, but there is a charge for pets. I 
am not sure, because I never send my rabies certificate in. I figure proof 
that Bailey is healthy is enough.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach

> Cindy,
>    In Hillsborough County (Tampa, Florida) where I live, licensing and 
> rabies tags are one in the same. I guess I assumed that this was so 
> everywhere. Can you tell me what the difference is between licensing and 
> rabies tags where you live?
>
> Fraternally,
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 1:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>
>
>> Thanks for the information. I have never licensed my dogs; I have had 
>> rabby
>> tags to show they were inoculated.
>>
>> Cindy Lou
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:45 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>>
>>
>> Cindy & Julie,
>>    Let me take these questions separately. As for the licensing
>> requirement, such a requirement is in place to ensure that animals are 
>> kept
>> up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations,. All dog owners  are required to
>> maintain  immunity to this disease. The license is the authority's means
>> whereby they can verify this. The fee for this, however, is waived for
>> service animal users, as it can be considered a tax.
>>    As for the morals or ethics of a special tag, service dogs are allowed
>> access to the beach or any other place the general public is invited. My
>> mother lives two blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. If I were to walk to the
>> beach - which I generally do - working my dog and, once I get there, take 
>> it
>> out of harness and let it be just a dog, it is still a service animal and 
>> no
>> special tags or restrictions, over and above the leash laws, can be 
>> required
>> of me. Even if I were to use my cane and heel my dog, it is still a 
>> service
>> animal under the law. JMHO!
>>
>> Fraternally,
>> Marion
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:54 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>>
>>
>>> I'm not sure it is a question of morals, ethics, or anything else like
>>> that
>>> if you are fulfilling your responsibilities as a guide user. I guess I
>>> really didn't know you have to do that. Are you supposed to license the
>>> guide in a community where you live, for I've not done that either. He
>>> never
>>> runs free and is microchipped. I have actually wondered about this.
>>>
>>> Cindy Lou
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 8:17 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>>>
>>>
>>> I agree that pet tags are not required even if the dog is out of 
>>> harness.
>>> However it seems to me an issue of morals.  If you are utilizing pet
>>> services and amenities then you should fulfill the pet requirements.  It
>>> seems like taking advantage to me otherwise.  But if all Wayne intends 
>>> is
>>> to
>>> have his dog lie beside him out of harness or something similar to what 
>>> a
>>> guide would do if not working at that precise moment, then I'd say 
>>> that's
>>> a
>>> no pet tags situation.
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> Julie
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 4:53 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>>>
>>>
>>>> Julie,
>>>>    I disagree with the need for any sort of tags, even if out of 
>>>> harness
>>>> "enjoying the beach". Whether in harness or not, the dog is still a
>>>> service animal under the law and no further restrictions or 
>>>> requirements
>>>> can be imposed. As for the Credentials" cited by Cindy Lou and the
>>>> education by Mike Hingson, take the time to educate, if you wish, but
>>>> give
>>>> them a sound education by not presenting credentials. Otherwise, they 
>>>> may
>>>> feel as if they have the right to require them and they do not! HTH!
>>>>
>>>> Fraternally yours,
>>>> Marion
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 10:16 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I agree with Michael.  she's not a pet and not subject to pet
>>>>>restrictions. However if you are planning to let her out of harness and
>>>>>enjoy the beach like the pet dogs, then I'd say tags are in order.
>>>>>
>>>>> Have fun!
>>>>> Julie
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 7:51 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm thinking I would take her tomorrow evening, be sure I have hold 
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> her,
>>>>>> haveall of the rest of her credentials available, and then assure any
>>>>>> officials who question her being there that  you will, indeed, go get
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> appropriate tags on Monday.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy Lou
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>> From: "Wayne Merritt" <wcmerritt at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 7:46 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [nagdu] Pet tags on the beach
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Greetings. Sorry for the short notice. I talked with my parents
>>>>>> earlier who are already in Florida. I'm leaving tomorrow morning. 
>>>>>> They
>>>>>> mentioned that pets need to get tags from a specific office in order
>>>>>> to go on the beach. I know that guide dogs arent' pets, but does
>>>>>> anyone know if I need to worry about this with my guide, or will the
>>>>>> harness be enough to convince any officials on the beach? We talked
>>>>>> about taking my dog with us to the beach perhaps tomorrow evening to
>>>>>> see how she reacts and then decide if we need to do anything with her
>>>>>> the rest of the week. However, since the "tag office" for lack of a
>>>>>> better phrase isn't open till Monday morning, if we do need tags then
>>>>>> we wouldn't be able to take her tomorrow. She has a microchip ID on
>>>>>> her collar that we got last fall when in training, and I've of course
>>>>>> got an ID card for her proving that she's a guide dog. Thoughts?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wayne
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> My blog:
>>>>>> http://wayneism.blogspot.com
>>>>>> My websites:
>>>>>> www.wayneism.com
>>>>>> www.whitecaneday.org
>>>>>>
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