[nagdu] New law targets service animal imposters

Sun Jul 5 21:23:10 UTC 2015

But Debby I talked to them over the phone. They didn't even see me.
They were called out here a few times for a horse my brother owns
getting loose by a neighbor and saw Eden and even remarked how she was
friendly and met them at the car. If anything was documented without
my knowledge it probably was how thin she was. She was being fed
regularly but wasn't keeping down her food always sometimes having
diarrhea and vomiting. It was hard for me to track and pinpoint since
she was outside. Looked for a house-call vet given the situation and
there aren't any around here. Does anyone know what causes these
symptoms. She had no cough. Just curious at this point. They never
even took down the microchip number, just said no they would ride
around and see if they saw her and keep  on the lookout if somebody
called in about her and Animal Control just said they hadn't had any
Goldens brought in or picked up. Bridget, I can only imagine how you
felt. Of Course, that is all my ex kept saying that I couldn't prove
this and that. Sad people can stalk you just because you cant see them
and can discredit you and ruin your credibility and your dog and
everyone thinks that's just fine. As if we deserve it on count of
we're blind or visually impaired. Even partials have some sort of
understood rank. Bridget, I am sorry you and your dog were handled
like that. Are you all okay? Seems like for every step we take we are
forced to take four back.

If anyone wishes further to comment on my personal situation, lets
take it off list unless its regarding my guide. Thanks everyone.

On 7/5/15, Applebutter Hill via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> 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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