[nagdu] New law targets service animal imposters

[Danielle Ledet]

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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