Did you know mini horses are commonly used as service animals?
wallleeeworld on
had no idea mini horses were used as service animals as well, how cool! i wonder if they attract more kids who try to touch them though
ConscientiousWaffler on
At least they make a distinction between actual service animals and everyone’s goddamn dogs licking everything and peeing on everything in stores. I’m so sick of this dogs everywhere era we’re in. If your dog can’t handle being alone in your house while you go out shopping, then you shouldn’t have dogs. And get off my lawn while you’re at it!
Alexis_J_M on
In the US, the only legal species for service animals were originally dogs and miniature horses, though apparently as of 2011 it was limited to only dogs, at least for some purposes.
sparklinglies on
Service animals are allowed anywhere, thats not novel.
If its the mini horses thing that got you, yes mini horses are trained to help the blind or people with stability problems. They are stronger than dogs, live longer, and are naturally more unbothered (which is funny given how regular horses are bothered by everything)
MissMouthy1 on
Mini horses also have a much longer life span!
pmactheoneandonly on
I jist saw a mini service horse last week actually.
aochaz14 on
I’ll never understand why people feel the need to bring their pets to stores with them in general. If it’s not a service animal leave them at home.
bbyxmadi on
mini horses are so CUTE
Dragonbearjoe on
Try being in the middle of a board of directors meeting for a small clinic and having to explain to the BOD that mini horses are ADA compliant as service animals, and after all of the ‘huh’ and ‘really,’ you have to tell them to go talk to a lawyer to verify.
I still don’t think they believe it, even though it is now in the clinic’s policies.
LowerSeat2712 on
My service python isn’t allowed?
mazzimar7 on
I keep waiting for the day I actually see a mini horse!
Kojinka on
TIL mini horses can be trained as service animals.
lazymutant256 on
All stores have to accept service animals(emotional support animals don’t count) in the store. It is nice that this store makes it clear that service animals are allowed with big poster
blagwuff on
Yeah service animals. Dog is just the most common.
UsedWelcome5903 on
Is there like one those “you need to be this tall to ride” signs? To measure the height of your mini-horse before you enter. Who’s to say my mini-horse is not just big boned?
Brave_Specific5870 on
That’s not mildly interesting, it’s literally the law.
DaddyCatALSO on
I’m allergic to both.
Canis_Familiaris on
There are places that ban cats as service animals. Which makes sense, cats are practically untrainable
Gerry1of1 on
I would stop shopping there if they didn’t like my little dog riding in the basket. He’s cleaner than their poop diaper messy fingered brats.
slothdonki on
I’ve known miniature horses have been recognized service animals for a while now but how common are they? Really thought I would have seen one in person by now.
Then again I can’t imagine how more or less they get bothered compared to all the people who distract and wanna pet service dogs doing their job.. Don’t know if my anxiety could handle that.
mstarrbrannigan on
In the US there are only two types of animals that can legally be considered service animals, and those are dogs and mini horses.
ludicristi on
I’ve never heard of mini horses being service animals and now I feel robbed of experiencing such joy in public
LightUpUnicorn on
I believe minuture horses used to be listed in the Americans with Disabilities Act but were removed in recent years
* for those downvoting me see the link below which states they aren’t recognized as of march 15 2011
idfkmanusername on
Yep mini horses are in fact listed in the ADA! Them and dogs.
Ill-Upstairs-8762 on
They are allowed by law. So they are just complying with what they have to do, not going above and beyond.
BoysLinuses on
Son, this horse has an honorary degree from Notre Dame.
Sgt_Fox on
🎵Flyyyyyyyy, flyyyyy, li’l Sebastian!🎵
TheUnspeakableh on
If this is the United States, the ADA says that they legally have to allow licensed service animals. This does not include “emotional support animals.”
Willing-Pumpkin-328 on
r/signswithastory
h0tkushsalsa on
yup- i work for a resort & all service dogs/ mini horses are allowed
we have a very strict NO cat policy though.
Inevitable_Detail_45 on
Is the interesting part supposed to be a grocery store actually knowing the law for the first time in human history? If so, I agree.
pumpkinsnice on
Well yeah, thats federal law (in the US)
Bee-Aromatic on
Which would be the law in the US, as it turns out.
hades7600 on
Well yeah this is standard if the animal is a legit a service animal. As it’s the disabled persons legal right
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Did you know mini horses are commonly used as service animals?
had no idea mini horses were used as service animals as well, how cool! i wonder if they attract more kids who try to touch them though
At least they make a distinction between actual service animals and everyone’s goddamn dogs licking everything and peeing on everything in stores. I’m so sick of this dogs everywhere era we’re in. If your dog can’t handle being alone in your house while you go out shopping, then you shouldn’t have dogs. And get off my lawn while you’re at it!
In the US, the only legal species for service animals were originally dogs and miniature horses, though apparently as of 2011 it was limited to only dogs, at least for some purposes.
Service animals are allowed anywhere, thats not novel.
If its the mini horses thing that got you, yes mini horses are trained to help the blind or people with stability problems. They are stronger than dogs, live longer, and are naturally more unbothered (which is funny given how regular horses are bothered by everything)
Mini horses also have a much longer life span!
I jist saw a mini service horse last week actually.
I’ll never understand why people feel the need to bring their pets to stores with them in general. If it’s not a service animal leave them at home.
mini horses are so CUTE
Try being in the middle of a board of directors meeting for a small clinic and having to explain to the BOD that mini horses are ADA compliant as service animals, and after all of the ‘huh’ and ‘really,’ you have to tell them to go talk to a lawyer to verify.
I still don’t think they believe it, even though it is now in the clinic’s policies.
My service python isn’t allowed?
I keep waiting for the day I actually see a mini horse!
TIL mini horses can be trained as service animals.
All stores have to accept service animals(emotional support animals don’t count) in the store. It is nice that this store makes it clear that service animals are allowed with big poster
Yeah service animals. Dog is just the most common.
Is there like one those “you need to be this tall to ride” signs? To measure the height of your mini-horse before you enter. Who’s to say my mini-horse is not just big boned?
That’s not mildly interesting, it’s literally the law.
I’m allergic to both.
There are places that ban cats as service animals. Which makes sense, cats are practically untrainable
I would stop shopping there if they didn’t like my little dog riding in the basket. He’s cleaner than their poop diaper messy fingered brats.
I’ve known miniature horses have been recognized service animals for a while now but how common are they? Really thought I would have seen one in person by now.
Then again I can’t imagine how more or less they get bothered compared to all the people who distract and wanna pet service dogs doing their job.. Don’t know if my anxiety could handle that.
In the US there are only two types of animals that can legally be considered service animals, and those are dogs and mini horses.
I’ve never heard of mini horses being service animals and now I feel robbed of experiencing such joy in public
I believe minuture horses used to be listed in the Americans with Disabilities Act but were removed in recent years
* for those downvoting me see the link below which states they aren’t recognized as of march 15 2011
Yep mini horses are in fact listed in the ADA! Them and dogs.
They are allowed by law. So they are just complying with what they have to do, not going above and beyond.
Son, this horse has an honorary degree from Notre Dame.
🎵Flyyyyyyyy, flyyyyy, li’l Sebastian!🎵
If this is the United States, the ADA says that they legally have to allow licensed service animals. This does not include “emotional support animals.”
r/signswithastory
yup- i work for a resort & all service dogs/ mini horses are allowed
we have a very strict NO cat policy though.
Is the interesting part supposed to be a grocery store actually knowing the law for the first time in human history? If so, I agree.
Well yeah, thats federal law (in the US)
Which would be the law in the US, as it turns out.
Well yeah this is standard if the animal is a legit a service animal. As it’s the disabled persons legal right
Good.