American Airlines ESA

American Airlines flight attendant bitten by emotional support dog, requires five stitches
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July 25, 2019

The DOT (Department of Transportation) sought comments from travelers in 2018 and was flooded with replies, but so far no action has been taken.

“We need the (U.S.) Department of Transportation to take action now, so events like the one that happened yesterday do not continue to occur on our planes,” the statement said. “This is fundamentally about maintaining safety, health and security for passengers and crew, while ensuring accessibility for those who need it.”

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Lawmaker proposing legislation to crack down on service dog misuse
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July 6, 2019

More than 385,000 dogs in the United States have been trained to provide assistance to someone with special needs, but some people want to take advantage of the policy by faking a service dog.

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Fake Service Dog Huge Problem

Here’s why a fake service dog is actually a huge problem
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July 5, 2019

I felt absolutely terrible seeing this, but not just for the dog, because its owner slapped a vest on it and forced it to go to Disneyland, a place where even the calmest of pups is likely to experience some serious sensory overload. It also sucked to witness this because I know how damaging fake service dogs are for people with disabilities who rely on actual service dogs.

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On Your Side Investigation: Fake service dogs
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June 7, 2019

The ADA states that a service dog is for someone with a disability. In order to train that dog, there are no standards that the handler must follow in the process. The dog doesn’t have to be trained by a professional.

Using a website, in fifteen minutes, Ashley Reynolds was able to get a certification for her lab, Chase, to become a service dog. Her dog has not had any training, but now has an ID card, vest and paperwork.

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Dog Days in Dorms
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May 26, 2019

Colleges see sharp increase in students who want emotional support animals to live with them. Administrators worry those students may not have a real need but want their pets as companions.

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Walmart No pets No ESAs

Walmart bites back at ’emotional support animals’
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January 15, 2019

Walmart, the nation’s No. 1 retailer, is tightening the leash on “comfort and emotional support animals.”

Throughout Brevard County, and the rest of the United States, Walmart is adding prominent signage saying “Service animals welcome. No Pets.”

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US District Court: Paying for online documentation not a bypass for supporting evidence of disability and need for a service dog
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December 6, 2018

The ADA Registry service is not a certification process, and the only requirement to obtain a service dog identification card is a $55 payment. As a result of Plaintiff’s failure to provide supporting evidence of his disability and need for a service dog, Defendants advised Plaintiff that his request for reasonable accommodation could not be granted..

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Woman kicked off flight over emotional support animal: ‘I’m going for blood’
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October 12, 2018

A woman who was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight over her emotional support squirrel says she plans to seek legal counsel in wake of the ordeal.

Cindy Torok was escorted off Flight 1612, traveling from Orlando, Florida, to Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, after airline staff discovered she brought her 11-week-old squirrel Daisy on board.

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Service dogs dilemma: ‘Loads of fakes’ detrimental to legitimate helper animals
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September 18, 2018

People have become emboldened to bring their pets along on public outings thanks to legal gray areas and widespread availability of service animal insignia. People are emboldened to bring their pets along on public outings thanks to legal gray areas and widespread availability of service animal insignia. “If you go anywhere on the internet you can buy a vest,” said Severt.

“If you Google ‘service dogs,’ the first thing that comes up is a registry. It’s totally bogus.” Yet pet owners purchase a certificate and claim they “have paperwork” when questioned, she said.

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Survey: 61 percent of flight attendants say emotional support animals have caused trouble midflight
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September 15, 2018

AFA reported earlier this week that 82 percent flight attendants surveyed agree that the DOT needs to release a more clarified policy on the requirements for emotional support animal in the high skies, while continuing necessary support for travelers with disabilities and veterans.

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