[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=spdrun]You’d be horrified at New York — people bring them into restaurants and banks … officially illegal, but what’s a law that’s not enforced much?

I’d watch out though … with recent news out of North Korea, it seems that Kim Jong Eun(uch) may release some dogs with frickin’ laser beams on the US population.[/quote]

Dog bite in store equals big liability potentially.[/quote]

Everyone claims that the dogs are service animals – but according to the ADA, store owners are not allowed to require proof that the animal is a service animal http://www.ada.gov/archive/qasrvc.htm

You can apparently get a certificate online in some states saying that your animal is a service animal, without any proof.

Overall, I am in favor of genuine service animals being permitted to assist people who need their help. But there has to be some consideration of the potential for abuse and also the issue of allergies and fears among the general population.

I love animals, but ours were always happy to hang out at home when we went to the grocery store . . .