[nagdu] Debate rages over whether dog is service animal or pet

[Marion Gwizdala]

Dear Steve & Julie,
    IMO, it isn't a matter of whether the dog should or should not be in the 
courthouse. There probably isn't a specific law that says, "Dog/pets cannot 
enter the courthouse". It is a matter of policy. The laws concerning service 
animals require a "modification of policies, practices, & procedures" to 
allow a disabled person to be accompanied by a service animal. Allowing a 
dog into the courthouse,even if it is not a service dog, may simply be a 
"modification"  of the "No Pet/Animals" policy. Furthermore, since the dog 
is the focus of the hearing, such a modification of the policy may have been 
mandated by the judge/hearing officer.

Fraternally yours,
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:38 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Debate rages over whether dog is service animal or pet


> Steve,
>
> I couldn't have said it better.  I did catch that the dog was in the 
> courthouse with her and shouldn't have been IMO.
>
> The thing that really bothers me is all the misinformation.  She's going 
> to create some really bad case law, no matter how it ends, because she 
> hasn't a clue about the relevant laws and apparently neither does her 
> lawyer.
>
> I hope it's just the news reporter and that the lawyer really does 
> understand things.
>
> Julie
>
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