The fine print: “*For sanitation purposes, please do not place a service animal into a shopping cart.*”
sexybobo on
Miniature Horses can do most of the same mobility things dogs can do but live twice as long. The most expensive part of getting a service animal is the training so the longer they live the longer the training is good for the cheaper they are overall.
Ok_Spell_4165 on
Miniature horses are recognized as service animals under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
TrineoDeMuerto on
I’m sorry but I’m going to need to see a miniature horse service animal please…
WaterFriendsIV on
These should have been in every business in America when this trend started. I don’t have a problem with someone having an animal to help with their anxiety. But you can’t bring your emotional support rhesus monkey in the store while you shop. (Actual “emotional support” animal brought into our store.)
thewinehouse on
That’s because only dogs and miniature horses are recognized as service animals by the ADA
jaylw314 on
ADA defines “service animal” as dog or miniature horse. Cats, iguanas, hamsters, rabbits and komodo dragons need not apply
FWIW, the limitations on service animals in public areas are pretty tight. The animal needs to be under the person’s control at all times unless specifically performing a task, eg no wandering saying hello to everyone. No disruptive behavior (repeated barking at others is given as an example). These are ground for removal. There does not have to be over aggressive or dangerous behavior.
Squeaky_Pickles on
I don’t blame them for having to do a full clarification. My MIL literally paid to have her puppy registered as an “emotional support animal” solely so she can take it wherever she wants. The thing barks at everyone and poops and pees on the floor. The selfish people ruin it for everyone else.
Argylius on
Good to see more places fighting back. Keep your pets at home people! Unless you’re going to the vet or a pet store.
compuwiza1 on
Bu bu but my emotional support cobra hasn’t bitten that many people!
No-Nectarine990 on
Miniature horses can be service animals
Abbot_of_Cucany on
I had a bad cold last week and I’m still a little horse.
randomusername1919 on
ADA limits service animals to dogs and miniature horses. This sign is just stating that they will follow the law in granting access to service animals, but not for the emotional support peacock. Emotional support is not a mitigation for a disability.
kdoodlethug on
Miniature horses are much stronger than dogs, so they are a good option for adults with mobility issues. Dogs cannot support much weight without getting injured.
Bluesettes on
Mini horses live a lot longer and are also better as mobility support. Less and less people are recommending using dogs for mobility support as they’re really not built for it and it can wear them down quicker. I’ve seen videos of mini horses working but never in person.
jmcniven on
Can you train a horse not to shit in the aisle?
kjyfqr on
Time to get an emotional mini horse. lil Sebastian here I come
TpMeNUGGET on
Can they be indoor trained like dogs can? I always thought if people could trained to not poop everywhere, it’d be more common
aceofspades1217 on
Miniature horses can preform many of the same functions as dogs and have backing by major organizations
brokebackzac on
The law it references includes miniature horses.
RabidOtters on
I take it they’ve never heard of Little Sebastian then.
gowahoo on
Ok I’d love to meet a service horse, how awesome would that be!
girlwithaguitar on
I know my Cub grocery stores when I see them. Is this in St Paul?
VaguelyArtistic on
Here in Santa Monica the local buses used to have a sign in them about this! Never saw one, though.
Winkerbelles on
Because miniature horses are defined under the ADA as service animals if they have received training and certification.
SIRENVII on
Well yeah. Miniature horses are used for illness with mobility problems because they are sturdier than a dog. I looked into getting one.
DDESTRUCTOTRON on
My service horse does my taxes
EvLokadottr on
Yes, they are very smart, they live a long time, and there are people who are allergic to dogs and need a service animal.
_Sausage_fingers on
In my Jurisdiction the Law for Service animals explicitly states that the only applicable animals are dogs and Miniature horses. This appears to reflect that.
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The fine print: “*For sanitation purposes, please do not place a service animal into a shopping cart.*”
Miniature Horses can do most of the same mobility things dogs can do but live twice as long. The most expensive part of getting a service animal is the training so the longer they live the longer the training is good for the cheaper they are overall.
Miniature horses are recognized as service animals under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
I’m sorry but I’m going to need to see a miniature horse service animal please…
These should have been in every business in America when this trend started. I don’t have a problem with someone having an animal to help with their anxiety. But you can’t bring your emotional support rhesus monkey in the store while you shop. (Actual “emotional support” animal brought into our store.)
That’s because only dogs and miniature horses are recognized as service animals by the ADA
ADA defines “service animal” as dog or miniature horse. Cats, iguanas, hamsters, rabbits and komodo dragons need not apply
FWIW, the limitations on service animals in public areas are pretty tight. The animal needs to be under the person’s control at all times unless specifically performing a task, eg no wandering saying hello to everyone. No disruptive behavior (repeated barking at others is given as an example). These are ground for removal. There does not have to be over aggressive or dangerous behavior.
I don’t blame them for having to do a full clarification. My MIL literally paid to have her puppy registered as an “emotional support animal” solely so she can take it wherever she wants. The thing barks at everyone and poops and pees on the floor. The selfish people ruin it for everyone else.
Good to see more places fighting back. Keep your pets at home people! Unless you’re going to the vet or a pet store.
Bu bu but my emotional support cobra hasn’t bitten that many people!
Miniature horses can be service animals
I had a bad cold last week and I’m still a little horse.
ADA limits service animals to dogs and miniature horses. This sign is just stating that they will follow the law in granting access to service animals, but not for the emotional support peacock. Emotional support is not a mitigation for a disability.
Miniature horses are much stronger than dogs, so they are a good option for adults with mobility issues. Dogs cannot support much weight without getting injured.
Mini horses live a lot longer and are also better as mobility support. Less and less people are recommending using dogs for mobility support as they’re really not built for it and it can wear them down quicker. I’ve seen videos of mini horses working but never in person.
Can you train a horse not to shit in the aisle?
Time to get an emotional mini horse. lil Sebastian here I come
Can they be indoor trained like dogs can? I always thought if people could trained to not poop everywhere, it’d be more common
Miniature horses can preform many of the same functions as dogs and have backing by major organizations
The law it references includes miniature horses.
I take it they’ve never heard of Little Sebastian then.
Ok I’d love to meet a service horse, how awesome would that be!
I know my Cub grocery stores when I see them. Is this in St Paul?
Here in Santa Monica the local buses used to have a sign in them about this! Never saw one, though.
Because miniature horses are defined under the ADA as service animals if they have received training and certification.
Well yeah. Miniature horses are used for illness with mobility problems because they are sturdier than a dog. I looked into getting one.
My service horse does my taxes
Yes, they are very smart, they live a long time, and there are people who are allergic to dogs and need a service animal.
In my Jurisdiction the Law for Service animals explicitly states that the only applicable animals are dogs and Miniature horses. This appears to reflect that.