My service dog was attacked

I saw a post that made me think to share his story. I have a heart condition and my service animal like had saved me from hitting my head passing out many times, he was there when I came to as well. Usually he could tell in advance so I could get to a safe space. We were in the grocery store and this lady has a shitzu in her cart (food store so gross anyway but whatever) it was laying down and I didn't see it..... It jumped out of the cart and bit him on the head so hard that stitches were required. (Yes I threw the fuggin thing off of him) And now he is petrified of carts even if a purse is in them. Having his best interest at heart I retired him early and am working on a new puppy. For the love of all things keep fido home. I've had to be transported by ambulance twice since this happened because I didn't have him to stop me from hitting my head. Even if you think your dog is socialized and will be fine it's not. Stop it.

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Matt85 · 36-40, M

awww :(

Beth35 · 36-40, F

This is so sad

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chick95 · 26-30, F

@jshm2 oh I did and the store had huge signage and is one of the first I've ever seen to actually start paying attention to fakes

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chick95 · 26-30, F

@NativePortlander1970 actually in the US there is no legit certificate for service dogs. Owner training is completely legal. However if the dog acts out of pocket in any way ie, growling, being put in the cart, pulling(outside of tasks), biting, going pee or poo on the floor. The ada states the establishment has the right to ask to remove the dog. Also to add to this they can ask 1: is this a service dog (or mini horse)? 2: what tasks is it trained to preform? If they cannot answer both the answer is no and emotional support is not an approved task.

NativePortlander1970 ·

@chick95 Exactly why there should be, too many people with legitimate support animals encounter those problems that hapened to your Puppers, with a national training, licensing, and certification program, establishments would be able to put up signs that read certified service animals only, any animal without a vest will be asked to be removed from the premisis.

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