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Benefits of Pet Therapy

May 30, 2009

Pets can be very great for those with autism, aspergers and other disabilities.  People with Autism, Aspergers and other disabilities often have trouble with social situations, and a pet really does not care about the social norms, and will always remain loyal to its owner.  People with disabilities often form bonding relationships with pets, because [...]

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HELP: How to train companion dog

March 7, 2009

I just received an email from someone named Lizzie who could use some help – I thought I would open it up for the rest of us as I don’t have much experience in the legalities of companion dogs in different states than I reside.

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UPDATE: Eviction Due To Companion Dog

February 15, 2009

As some of you know, my landlord has recently moved to evict me due to my companion dog – which is illegal and considered a form of discrimination according to the Fair Housing Act.  Here is an update on the situation – including a new round of threats from the apartment complex.

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Eviction Due To Companion Dog

February 13, 2009

It just happened – an apartment complex has sent eviction paperwork to me because of the companion dog I keep to help me with Aspergers.

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Govt Sues Over Companion Dog

November 15, 2008

Apparently Federal Prosecutors have filed a lawsuit on behalf of a child with Aspergers Syndrome because his landlord placed burdensome restrictions on his need for a service dog including it had to be less then 10 pounds, carried through common areas, not be left alone for more than 2 hours, and $1 million USD in [...]

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