[Artemisia] pets at events

[Sondra Gibson]

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> Subject: [Artemisia] pets at events
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Baron Adne wrote: 
> I do have a problem with the expanding "service animals" at 
> events as a 
> way of evading  pet restrictions.
> Service animals need to be licensed, medically prescribed & wear the 
> vests that  make it clear to everyone that they are not pets 
> or MRE's, 
> but working dogs, there doing a job.
> No paper work, No vest, No event attendance!
> Ådne

Vivat to that!!!  Having had to deal with that issue at non-sca events, when
we all knew the 'service dog' title was being abused, I *strongly* believe
that if a service animal is going to be admitted to events and places where
'regular' animals are not allowed, it should HAVE to wear an *offical*
service dog vest or ID of some kind.  Service dogs should have to be
'certified' in order to qualify for admitance to no pet events.  I have seen
too many incidents where the label was used by an owner as a means of being
able to take their pet where ever they want.  

Gefjon