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Service Dogs
Many people have lingering questions about service dogs and emotional support animals (ESA). I will address those questions first by explaining the differences between them. A service dog is a dog that is trained to complete tasks and alerts to help a person or handlers that is disabled. An emotional support animal (ESA) is just an animal that gives comfort to a person, with just the presence of the animal. The issue with today is that people are getting mixed up with public access between the two. Service dogs have to ability to go almost every place that the handler can go. There are only a few exceptions like churches, synagogues, kitchens where food is being prepared, sterile rooms and more that they can not go. This is because it is unsafe for the dog and potentially the handler. ESAs are only able to have access with housing in places that would normally not allow pets, travel help like hotels, and even flying. ESAs do not have the training in order to be allowed to have public access and there is no real reason to have them in public. All they are there for is to give comfort to the owner they do not complete tasks to help the owner. When someone brings an ESA into public it can harm actual service teams and do more damage than good. There are many different types of services dogs that complete different tasks for their handler. This can be anywhere from guiding their handler that is blind to alerting them that they are going to have a panic attack. Service dogs give the disabled a way to gain back their independence.
By Natalie C..4 years ago in Petlife
Basic Training Every Cat Parent Should Teach Their Cat
Cats are extremely independent animals, but even they need some kind of training. Though training a cat is by no means an easy task, but with a little bit of patience, you can successfully train your feline friend.
By Joshua Scott4 years ago in Petlife
The Untold Truth About Moths
Butterflies. We know and love them. The mystical winged friends we caught in jars and nets as children, our science teachers praising the awe of the metamorphosis process they endure as they wobble around uselessly as fuzzy green leaf-chompers and soon blossom into angel-like beings when released from their self-made cocoon. Undoubtedly, yes, this is the beauty of nature itself; the transformation of butterflies could be considered metaphorical, ethereal, mesmerizing.
By Cam Simmons4 years ago in Petlife
How Can Your Cat Be a Better Traveler?
Kitties on the road? Is it even possible? What to do? How can your cat be a better traveler? Huh! If I had the precise answers to these questions, I would be a millionaire! However, I can give you some tips on how to organize traveling with your beloved furry friend and make it as much comfortable as possible for both of you. Then, you can only hope that your cat will appreciate your efforts. Nothing more than that! Let's go!
By Emily Jackson4 years ago in Petlife
Spiders Are Only Good For One Thing
People are weird. I’ve said it a number of times and with each passing day, I’m becoming more and more convinced of it. Have you heard the latest? A woman in Australia has rescued a spider and called it Charlotte. Yes, you read that right, she RESCUED a SPIDER!!!
By Conny Manero4 years ago in Petlife
7 Dogs That Made History and Became Famous
A dog is a man’s best friend; well, much more than that. When it comes to loyalty and reliability, you can always count on your furry pal. Universe has gifted us with the most precious and lovable creatures in the form of dogs. Though they can’t talk to us, they have the ability to convey every emotion. Moreover, dogs have always been adored for their bravery and smartness. In fact, some dogs are so brave that they have made a place for themselves in history. In this blog, you are going to learn about the top 8 famous dogs that made history and became famous.
By Jamie Hytten4 years ago in Petlife
In Memory of Alcyone, the Merciless
For a few precious hours one Friday evening, I had a pet chipmunk. When I was leaving work that day, I noticed a drenched chipmunk on the sidewalk. I assumed, quite frankly, that the animal was dead, perhaps having drowned in the heavy rains from that afternoon. I nudged the body gently with my foot. To my surprise, it tried to run away.
By Reginald NeoWilliams4 years ago in Petlife