Does a dog have to be certified to be considered a companion/service animal?
Friday, January 16th, 2009
illinoisspirit1 asked:
My finacees mother has very limited eye sight and has a sheltie that is her companion, though not specifically trained as a service animal it helps her control depression, loneliness and lets her know when people are around which she can not see. The apartment she moved into said that if she had a doctors slip she stating that a service animal would be beneficial she could have him, then after she moved into the apartment complex, they gave her a note saying they want certification of the dog, or she must get rid of it. Is this a violation of the ADA???
My finacees mother has very limited eye sight and has a sheltie that is her companion, though not specifically trained as a service animal it helps her control depression, loneliness and lets her know when people are around which she can not see. The apartment she moved into said that if she had a doctors slip she stating that a service animal would be beneficial she could have him, then after she moved into the apartment complex, they gave her a note saying they want certification of the dog, or she must get rid of it. Is this a violation of the ADA???