Definitely Taking "Service Animal" Status Too Far
Over the weekend a friend who works at Whole Foods was going off on how many people break the “No Pets Allowed” in the store rule (excepting service animals, of course). So when I came across this photo and Frank Chimero’s post on how no one seems to notice the tiny pony in the Apple Store but him, it made me chuckle. I love me some animals and I’d probably shit my pants with joy if I saw a tiny pony inside of a store, but really… is this necessary?
Via: The Daily What
OK, pony is WAY too over the top! I have brought my dog in the Apple store, but a Pony? Can you even potty train a Pony? That’s so gross.
OK, pony is WAY too over the top! I have brought my dog in the Apple store, but a Pony? Can you even potty train a Pony? That’s so gross.
Wow – I usually love Pawesome, but this post is really insensitive. Does a service animal have to be a dog in your eyes for it to provide legitimate assistance to a person? Sarah, would you be willing to do a little reading on guide horses and then do an update to this post?
Please check out the Guide Horse Foundation’s website for more information on minature horses as guide horses: http://www.guidehorse.com
Also, see the following, from their website, on why someone might select a guide horse as a service animal:
“the Guide Horses perform exceptionally well at keeping their person safe. These friendly horses provide an experimental alternative mobility option for blind people. People who have tried Guide Horses report that the horses demonstrate excellent judgment and are not easily distracted by crowds and people.
Guide horses are not for everyone, but there is a strong demand for Guide Horses among blind horse lovers, those who are allergic to dogs, and those who want a guide animal with a longer lifespan. “
Hey Anne, thanks so much for that extra information. I definitely was not informed about miniature horses being used as guide horses, so I can see how my post may have come across as insensitive. I apologize for that. I am really glad that …you posted that extra info. In any case, of course, if an animal is an actual service animal I’m all about it. The title of the post and the beginning story about my friend who works at Whole Foods is actually in reference to people who bring non service animals into stores that only allow service animals, which is why “service animal” is in quotes. Because I didn’t know that mini horses are trainable as guide horses I just assumed that it was a case of this sorta thing. I’ll definitely follow up with a post about service horses.
Wow – I usually love Pawesome, but this post is really insensitive. Does a service animal have to be a dog in your eyes for it to provide legitimate assistance to a person? Sarah, would you be willing to do a little reading on guide horses and then do an update to this post?
Please check out the Guide Horse Foundation’s website for more information on minature horses as guide horses: http://www.guidehorse.com
Also, see the following, from their website, on why someone might select a guide horse as a service animal:
“the Guide Horses perform exceptionally well at keeping their person safe. These friendly horses provide an experimental alternative mobility option for blind people. People who have tried Guide Horses report that the horses demonstrate excellent judgment and are not easily distracted by crowds and people.
Guide horses are not for everyone, but there is a strong demand for Guide Horses among blind horse lovers, those who are allergic to dogs, and those who want a guide animal with a longer lifespan. “
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I just wish I had one.
I just wish I had one.