[nagdu] New law targets service animal imposters

[Danielle Ledet]

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
>
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