[NAGDU] Delta to Require Advance Documentation for Service, Support Animals to Fly - WSJ - distemper

Sat Jan 20 21:57:04 UTC 2018

Agree with Tracy.
Jordan

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Support Animals to Fly - WSJ - distemper

Maybe they're asking for distemper because it can cause biting?  Or so I've
heard, somewhere.  
I don't see how proof of vaccination has any relation to good behavior,
otherwise.
Tracy

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Ummm...I think the whole point of asking questions here is to get to the
facts.  At least that's why I ask questions.

they are requiring distemper.  that's interesting.  To the best of my
knowledge distemper is not a required vaccine anywhere because it is not a
disease communicable to humans. I'd be interested to know what the rationale
is there.

Julie
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Delta to Require Advance Documentation for Service,
Support Animals to Fly - WSJ

Hey, Julie.  I didn't make the policy.  I'm just commenting on what I read
in the ACAA and the ADA.

You can get Delta's form here:

https://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-www/pdfs/policy/TrainedServiceAnimal
-RequiredForms.pdf

They are requiring a vet's signature within the prior year on a form that
lists the date of rabies and distemper vaccinations.  It does not require
that the vaccinations be given within the last year.

I really think that people should get the facts before getting their shirts
in a knot.

*David in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com

*
On 1/20/2018 11:01 AM, Julie Johnson via NAGDU wrote:
> David,
>
> How does the requirement of having a vaccination record of less than 
> one year old mesh with the fact that rabies is the only legally 
> required vaccination and in most places it's given every three years?
>
> I'd also like to know, definitively, if Delta is requiring other 
> vaccinations or health certifications, other than the rabies vaccine.
>
> Julie
> On The Go with Guide-and-Service-Dogs.com 
> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
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> eid=1916046> -----Original Message----- From: David via NAGDU
> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 9:52 AM
> To: Marianne Denning via NAGDU
> Cc: David
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Delta to Require Advance Documentation for 
> Service, Support Animals to Fly - WSJ
>
> Marianne is correct.  I think it should be noted that:
>
> 1.  Air carriers are not required to comply with the ADA under the Air 
> Carriers Accessibility Act (ACAA).
>
> 2.  Under the ACAA, air carriers may require records of vaccinations 
> for service animals.
>
> 3.  Under the ACAA, air carriers may require a request for 
> accommodation of a service animal prior to boarding and provide a form 
> for
doing so.
>
> The new Delta policy regarding service animals does not require 
> certification of service dog status.  It only requires that veterinary 
> certificates of vaccination be less than 1 year old, if you are 
> traveling with a service animal.  When I was at GDF, we were advised 
> that we should always carry our vaccination certificates with us when 
> we traveled by air.
>
> I think the new policy was carefully researched by Delta.  Now, 
> whether it makes sense or not, is an entirely different thing, as many 
> here have pointed out.
>
> *David in Clearwater, FL*
> *david at bakerinet.com

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