Traveling with a service dog is hard enough and the last thing you want to deal with is a hotel that doesn’t allow them. Most hotels have a no-pet policy because they don’t want to deal with the messes that animals can make. However, service dogs are not classified as pets. They are trained to…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as “a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.” There are also some limited exceptions for miniature horses. Service animals are not considered pets, and there are strict laws governing their use. Furthermore, it is…
You are the owner of a restaurant when suddenly a man walks in with a dog. The rules clearly stipulate that no dogs are allowed into such establishments. That is unless, of course, the dog is a service animal. Your first instinct is to stop the individual and let them know they cannot come in…
Persons living with disabilities who have a service dog are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all places open to the general public. Under the ADA, service animals must be allowed into buildings and…
If you are one of those pet parents who want to show your pet or have them participate in sporting events, you know a thing or two about dog registration. Having papers for your dog opens up a world of possibilities for them. Besides taking the dog for events and competitions, you also raise your…
With his musky-colored coat, bushy tail, and large bat ears, the African wild dog is a sight to behold. If you’ve ever got a glimpse of one, you will agree with us. The coat comes in striking patterns of yellow, black, white, and grey. The patterns are so distinct that no two dogs look exactly…
Every pet parent wants to be the proud parent of a dog that will make heads turn. This craze has resulted in the rise in demand for hybrid animals. A hybrid is achieved by mating two species of closely related animals. For instance, a lion and a tiger can be mated to produce a liger….
Dogs are beloved members of the family. The favorite part of going out is being able to tag everyone along. Being apart, even for an hour or two breaks your heart. Having to leave them behind when you go to the restaurant or grocery store can be quite a bummer. Wouldn’t it be nice if…
The stats surrounding animal abuse are shocking and disappointing. According to PETA, 10 million animals in America are abused to the point of death every year. These include dogs, fish, cats, monkeys, pigs, hamsters, rabbits, rats, frogs, and birds. Some are killed in laboratories during research in medical and biological institutions. Others go through horrific…
Stats by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) state that 920,000 animals are euthanized in US shelters every year. Out of this number, 530,000 cats and 390,000 dogs are put to sleep annually. Before you get too disappointed with these statistics, realize that the number stood at 2.6 million in…