[nagdu] New law targets service animal imposters

Sun Jul 5 19:51:41 UTC 2015

Sorry you had this happen. It's just part of the rampant discrimination and
evidence of how much more work there is to do to break the stereotypes the
public is still so intent upon clinging to. I think the fact that the best,
most civic minded members of society have always seen us as opportunities
for good works is a big part of the reason that our successes have been so
long in coming.
Donna & Hunter

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridget Walker
via nagdu
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2015 11:11 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Bridget Walker
Subject: Re: [nagdu] New law targets service animal imposters

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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