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The key here being "service animal". Not pets, not emotional support animal... a service animal that has been trained to help with a particular skill or assist
by sparrish 9y ago
The key here being "service animal". Not pets, not emotional support animal... a service animal that has been trained to help with a particular skill or assistance.
Pets and the like are not protected under the ADA.
- nulagrithom 9y agoGenuine question: is there a good definition of a "service animal", or can I just throw a vest on my pooch and get the ADA protection?
- sparrish 9y agoFrom the ADA site: Service Animal Defined by Title II and Title III of the ADA. A service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. The key here is 'do work or perform tasks'. As a driver, you can ask "What work or task is this animal individually trained for." Their answer will allow you to determine if the animal is considered a 'service animal' under the ADA.