Bella Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've owned animals before and I understand the attachment a person can develop with them. Losing them is like losing a family member. Some people cannot function without them. Some cases seem a bit extreme. I was particularly astonished by the person who brought a miniature horse on plane and inconvenienced the first class passengers. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/12/07/people-are-faking-disabilities-to-fly-with-their-pets/?intcmp=hpbt4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Wow. From the article (A) man once insisted that his emotional support monkey needed an emotional support bird, Yes, I'd say it was a little extreme. Give them an inch.................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 My dog is a turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 From the article: People gaming the system..... While I certainly don't condone it, let's face it, the airlines have become so difficult to deal with, made it so difficult to be even marginally comfortable, raised prices, eliminated the little things like blankets and pillows, eliminated meals, that this sort of thing doesn't surprise me one bit. I flew this past weekend from Chicago to Philly and back, and was amazed at the amount of people that are now being granted "Pre-boarding".....On both flights there were older folks that were using a cane, but were obviously still quite mobile, and were accompanied by no less than 5 or 6 family members, hangers on, whatever, that were also boarded with these folks. People are going to try and gain an advantage however they can, due to the advantage that airlines are now taking of their customers.....Yes, we are the customers, paying for this service, but it sure doesn't feel like it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 9, 2015 Moderators Share Posted December 9, 2015 No pets, no kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbane Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 No pets, no kids. Too bad. Your loss. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Soon you'll have to wear all the same uniforms and be chained to the seats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 It isn't just the airlines making these accommodations it's stores also. Service animals are becoming more and more 'necessary,' for whatever reason. And then of course, just like the article points out, it's being abused by the nefarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 There was an incident locally....some gal with a cat. On a leash. Dragging it through the mall. I understand the cat was not being cooperative and was essentially being dragged on its belly. When confronted about it, she told people to buzz off....that it was a service cat. My wife was there & saw it but I'm only getting her side of it (haven't read any story nor watched any video) Really? A service cat? http://www.newspaperpost.com/2015/11/21/viral-video-of-cat-dragged-on-lea%E1%B5%B4h-through-%E1%B5%B4hopping-mall-cat-re%E1%B5%B4cued-and-%E1%B5%B4afe/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've heard of such animals in sit down restaurants and I don't mean fast food. If the day comes when an animal is allowed in the same room as myself as I eat, I'll promptly ask for the check and argue that I am not billed for anything I ordered but didn't consume up till the moment the animal was allowed in. And there will be no tip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've heard of such animals in sit down restaurants and I don't mean fast food. If the day comes when an animal is allowed in the same room as myself as I eat, I'll promptly ask for the check and argue that I am not billed for anything I ordered but didn't consume up till the moment the animal was allowed in. And there will be no tip. Hope you never lose your eyesight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I've heard of such animals in sit down restaurants and I don't mean fast food. If the day comes when an animal is allowed in the same room as myself as I eat, I'll promptly ask for the check and argue that I am not billed for anything I ordered but didn't consume up till the moment the animal was allowed in. And there will be no tip. Hope you never lose your eyesight. Your point is well taken my friend, but most of us can tell and have sympathy for a person who is blind with a service animal, as opposed to the frauds/idiots who drag their cat through a mall, or try to bring a horse on an airplane. Edited December 9, 2015 by wvu80 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Excellent point! If I was so unlucky I would simply stop dining out. Most of the experience for me is the sights, sounds, and ambiance. Edited December 9, 2015 by Bella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've heard of such animals in sit down restaurants and I don't mean fast food. If the day comes when an animal is allowed in the same room as myself as I eat, I'll promptly ask for the check and argue that I am not billed for anything I ordered but didn't consume up till the moment the animal was allowed in. And there will be no tip. Hope you never lose your eyesight. Your point is well taken my friend, but most of us can tell a person who is blind with a service animal, as opposed to the frauds/idiots who drag their cat through a mall, or try to bring a horse on an airplane. These days, you can buy service/therapy animal vests and badges online. No doctor's note required... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Yes, I have heard of that. But service animals are well-trained and you can usually tell if they are legit or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 These days, you can buy service/therapy animal vests and badges online. No doctor's note required... Great, i'll need to get one for my tasting food dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Back in married days, wife on a jury. Defendant wanted to call his Parrot as a witness. judge said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 If he was convicted I hope he filed an appeal. It sounds like he certainly had grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 There was an incident locally....some gal with a cat. On a leash. Dragging it through the mall. I understand the cat was not being cooperative and was essentially being dragged on its belly. When confronted about it, she told people to buzz off....that it was a service cat. My wife was there & saw it but I'm only getting her side of it (haven't read any story nor watched any video) Really? A service cat? http://www.newspaperpost.com/2015/11/21/viral-video-of-cat-dragged-on-lea%E1%B5%B4h-through-%E1%B5%B4hopping-mall-cat-re%E1%B5%B4cued-and-%E1%B5%B4afe/ With out the cat, to drag around she obviously felt inferior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKP'S BOSS Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 in my experience, you pay for ambiance these days. fast food ($), you expect none. mid range ($$) - don't expect it. even a high end steak house has 'issues' today. it is more and more difficult to go out for a nice evening without 'issues.' if we want a really nice evening meal with friends, we usually stay home and grill. now - going out for the show - that's priceless. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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