[nagdu] New law targets service animal imposters

[Bridget Walker]

You I hate to say this but, four years ago when Paulson and I were hit by the car that cut through the college campus I insisted law enforcement was called. What happened? The officer wrote a report that said I walked in front of the car which is why my guide and I were hit. You know because a person who can't see cant possibly cross a street. 
I have always been questioned about my guide because not that I mean to brag but, I am a very good traveler. I have had people tell me I can't be blind and I must be faking it. Then on the other hand I get stuff like that. 
I just don't get it

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> On Jul 4, 27 Heisei, at 2:21 AM, Danielle Ledet via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> And you know this further infuriates me and causes me to be
> downtrodden because I always taught my children that the police
> officer is a community helper and friend who is there and will help
> you and yes they were there each and every time they were called. What
> do you say?
> 
>> On 7/4/15, Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Marty, I share your heartbreak. While none of my dogs were attacked
>> while working, my Eden was repeatedly, I believe and ultimately, taken
>> by humans. You see, I was forced to put her outside once I was forced
>> to move in with my parents and then when they remodeled their home
>> where they are currently. She was retired, and yes, I do know some
>> handlers do this, and yes I did make the school aware of the situation
>> though I am not bound by contract. They advised me to call the police
>> and animal control which I did and nothing was ever done. In fact, the
>> calls seemed to me to be handled in a dismissive manner. I do know she
>> was ill and perhaps she passed during the night and someone buried her
>> for me since she wasn't in her house the next morning when I got up
>> and went out to feed and water her. I like to think that is what
>> happened you know like a good Samaritan. My dog was microchipped as
>> well. When I was going through rough times leading up to the divorce
>> as well when I lived in Baton rouge, I called the police 6 times and
>> nothing was ever really done. Need I say, nothing ended in my favor.
>> So now, the question is often asked of me by my kids and family when I
>> am going back and what about the house we had, but am I guaranteed to
>> be kept safe? Why should I trust any police with my life again?
>> 
>> It'd be nice if LA could get something like this passed though. Maybe
>> it's just me who is unlucky. I am sorry for your difficulties and
>> thank god they didn't result in your dogs becoming traumatized Is all
>> I can say.
>> 
>>> On 7/3/15, Applebutter Hill via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Marty,
>>> I'm so sorry to hear that you've had this much trouble with other dogs
>>> attacking your guides. I had a bunch of attacks over the years as well.
>>> Have
>>> you written to your representative in Arizona to at least go on record
>>> about
>>> the fact that there is a problem and that the laws/judicial system isn't
>>> working?
>>> Donna & Hunter
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mardi Hadfield
>>> via nagdu
>>> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 5:38 AM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Cc: Mardi Hadfield
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] New law targets service animal imposters
>>> 
>>> Hi every one,Mardi here. I wish Arizona would enact a law like the
>>> Florida
>>> law. But even if they did, it would not be enforced just like the service
>>> dog laws we already have on the books. Lily and Nala were attacked and
>>> nothing was ever done.Lily's case was thrown out of court,even though I
>>> had
>>> vet records showing that she had been attacked. Shaman has been attacked
>>> 7
>>> times by pit bulls and several times by small ankle biters.Animal Control
>>> has refused to do any thing.The cops refused to do anything also. There
>>> is
>>> no reason that I should be afraid of my dog being attacked or perhaps
>>> even
>>> my self being attacked when we go out. So far Neechee has not been
>>> attacked
>>> but loose dogs have harassed her.Shulamith has not been on the streets
>>> yet.
>>> Why bother to have these laws if they are not enforced?       Mardi and
>>> Shaman,retired and Neechee and Shulamith,GDIT>
>>> 
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>> 
>> --
>> Danielle
>> 
>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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