ClickyI find it sad that people feel the need to abuse the system. One would think they would be grateful they are physically well enough to perform their own tasks.Trained service dogs are something else... the intense training they go through and what they can do for their person is amazing.

Fake service dogsFake handicap vehicle placardsFraudulent claims for electric scootersFraudulent use of EBT cardsAdults stealing in front of their kidsAdults shouting and fighting at little league gamesThere seems to be a lot of folks with less than upstanding morals.

wildtoad wrote:Fake service dogsFake handicap vehicle placardsFraudulent claims for electric scootersFraudulent use of EBT cardsAdults stealing in front of their kidsAdults shouting and fighting at little league gamesThere seems to be a lot of folks with less than upstanding morals.AMEN

wildtoad wrote:Fake service dogsFake handicap vehicle placardsFraudulent claims for electric scootersFraudulent use of EBT cardsAdults stealing in front of their kidsAdults shouting and fighting at little league gamesThere seems to be a lot of folks with less than upstanding morals.X2,3,4,5,6, etc, ad infinitum

Just remember that "fake" is a very difficult term to define. What may seem fake to one person represents a significant necessity to another. Consider PTSD, seizure recognition, diabetic recognition, even memory loss. The disability may not seem recognizable to the casual passer by, but the disability may still be significant. Thus the dilemma, not to throw the baby out with the bath water. But indeed, if there is a way to play the system, any system, you can bet people will take advantage.

And lets not forget the 'companion' dogs that people tend to pass off as service dogs. No or very little training for the dog, owners are usually those who just like to have their dog with them all the time.

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wildtoad
Explorer II
Jan 17, 2014
Fake service dogs
Fake handicap vehicle placards
Fraudulent claims for electric scooters
Fraudulent use of EBT cards
Adults stealing in front of their kids
Adults shouting and fighting at little league games

There seems to be a lot of folks with less than upstanding morals.
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Jan 17, 2014
wildtoad wrote:
Fake service dogs
Fake handicap vehicle placards
Fraudulent claims for electric scooters
Fraudulent use of EBT cards
Adults stealing in front of their kids
Adults shouting and fighting at little league games

There seems to be a lot of folks with less than upstanding morals.

AMEN
buta4
Explorer
Jan 17, 2014
wildtoad wrote:
Fake service dogs
Fake handicap vehicle placards
Fraudulent claims for electric scooters
Fraudulent use of EBT cards
Adults stealing in front of their kids
Adults shouting and fighting at little league games

There seems to be a lot of folks with less than upstanding morals.

X2,3,4,5,6, etc, ad infinitum
kalynzoo
Explorer
Jan 17, 2014
Just remember that "fake" is a very difficult term to define. What may seem fake to one person represents a significant necessity to another. Consider PTSD, seizure recognition, diabetic recognition, even memory loss. The disability may not seem recognizable to the casual passer by, but the disability may still be significant. Thus the dilemma, not to throw the baby out with the bath water.
But indeed, if there is a way to play the system, any system, you can bet people will take advantage.
HappyKayakers
Explorer
Jan 17, 2014
And lets not forget the 'companion' dogs that people tend to pass off as service dogs. No or very little training for the dog, owners are usually those who just like to have their dog with them all the time.
DOTLDaddy
Nomad
Jan 17, 2014
kalynzoo wrote:
...diabetic recognition...
We have a friend who has a GSD service dog for that very reason. I imagine that the vast majority of the general public would not be able to make that call correctly. The dog can, and alerts his human that you better do something quick.

Of course, I am also scornful of those that truly abuse service dog privleges.
turbopilot51
Explorer
Jan 17, 2014
Must be a slow news day.
downtheroad
Explorer
Jan 17, 2014
turbopilot51 wrote:
Must be a slow news day.

Nope...sadly, just a slow Morality day.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jan 17, 2014
Unfortunately a business owner can not question someone on whether or not the dog is a true service dog.

Therefore you see lots of folks with their 'companion' dog in restaurants, stores, just about everywhere and they can get away with it.

We were in a Sizzler couple weeks ago. Large family came in carrying a medium size mutt and hit the buffet line taking turns carrying it down the line.
Manger looked fit to be tied but couldn't do much about it without causing a scene.
I think some folks just hope a business owner will question so they can ring up an ambulance chaser.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Jan 17, 2014
wildtoad wrote:
Fake service dogs
Fake handicap vehicle placards
Fraudulent claims for electric scooters
Fraudulent use of EBT cards
Adults stealing in front of their kids
Adults shouting and fighting at little league games

There seems to be a lot of folks with less than upstanding morals.

Absolutely.