Demon.Dog.Duo

08/06/2025

08/04/2025

Nothing like being attacked for my intentional weight gain to prepare for what’s happening now: I’m actively struggling to retain a meal post clinical trial. 😐

Fun fact: I became disabled while training for the firefighter cantidate physical ability test (CPAT) and living an active life while working on an ambulance. Disability doesn’t discriminate.

What life was like pre-service dog and how we got here (a lesson against making assumptions)
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17kfAGD9av/?mibextid=qDwCgo
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Post the comments came from:
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Quinn Mcfadden Hudson
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08/04/2025

John McFall is set to become the first astronaut with a disability to head to the International Space Station after completing more than a year of intensive training. The Paralympic medalist and orthopedic surgeon lost his right leg in a motorcycle crash and says his mission could inspire a new gene...

08/04/2025

Luci plushies are making it to their new homes! We have more plushies going out tomorrow afternoon! If you want to add to tomorrow’s batch, let me know!
$24.99 + shipping
US only

08/02/2025

Luci’s helping us clean up the new place before we move!

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

Luci at the Urologist today 🖤

07/29/2025

We still have plushies available! They’re 24.99 + shipping

Any orders completed today will ship tomorrow!

(Trying to get by for the month by selling some of our remaining plushies)

07/29/2025

We have a new state page setup! What do you think? (AZ-CT are currently published)

https://www.servicedogstandard.com/state-laws/arizona

07/29/2025

I’ve seen a lot of misinformation recently on what law applies to service animals in what situations, so let’s take a moment to review! Please note: these are the laws for the USA, other countries have different laws.

Public access with a service animal is covered by Title III of the ADA. This is the most commonly used law surrounding service animals. Businesses are limited to asking two questions: is this a service animal required for a disability? What work or task is it trained to perform? No paperwork, certification, or other proof may be requested.

It’s important to note that the ADA does *not* apply to places of worship or the VA (the 504 Rehabilitation Act applies at the VA). Also, it does not apply to service animals in training, although most states do have laws to cover them.

Employment and taking your service animal to work is covered by Title I of the ADA. Requesting reasonable accommodation to bring a service animal to work can be a pretty in depth process, including documentation from the doctor.

Flying with a service dog is covered by the ACAA. As of 2021, the ACAA only recognizes service dogs. Handlers are required to fill out a form attesting the dog’s training, tasks, veterinary/vaccination status, etc.

Housing with a service animal is covered by the FHA. More recent guidance from HUD, the governing body, indicates that it is recommended that landlords simply ask the two questions provided under the ADA, but does not specifically restrict them from requesting supporting documents, such as a letter from a healthcare provider.

It should be noted that not all housing falls under the FHA (for instance, the landlord must have a certain number of units to be covered).

It is of vital importance that service animal handlers know which set of laws apply in which situations. I also encourage the public to at least have a general working knowledge of when Title III of the ADA applies, and when the ACAA applies.

[image: a grey horse standing in a grassy field with trees in the background. She is wearing a black halter and leash]

07/29/2025

Service dogs assist with all kinds of disabilities, not just the ones that cause the need for a mobility aid. In some cases, the service dog IS the person’s mobility aid. I always have Luci in his mobility harness, a cane, a rollator, or my wheelchair depending on my pain level, joint laxity, physical strength and activity type.

Imagine if you could only choose one pair of shoes to wear for your whole life. No single shoe is appropriate for every occasion. Imagine wearing heels to a soccer game. Imagine choosing flip flops but you need to run. Imagine wearing sneakers/tennis shoes when you’re trying to enjoy the beach. Our mobility aids can change per activity, too. What an activity involves determines which tool I use:

• A cane may be more appropriate for short walks with minimal time standing still, like a convenience store.
• A rollator may be more appropriate for a quick trip that requires a wait in line, so I can sit instead of worsening my POTS symptoms.
• My chair may be more appropriate for places where we’ll be for a while or when the activity includes more walk or stand time than I can safely or comfortably accommodate with other tools.

My service dog can adjust to any of these scenarios and helps with medical alert/response regardless of whether I need to figuratively lean on him for mobility assistance that day.

Just a cherry on top: My legs weren’t crossed and I am a wheelchair user, which makes this comment even sillier.



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Why am I seeing this? Read my pinned post to learn why this is here:
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