Resources
helpful links, info & organizations
Service Dog Regulations
U.S. Department of Justice ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act information, resources, and updates U.S. government Web site containsvast array of resources for individuals with disabilities, including information about health, housing, education, transportation, recreation and employment. See Commonly Asked Questions about service dogs in places of business.
Changes to the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which pertain to service animals (Section 35.136) took effect March 15, 2011.
Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services
Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities
Animal Welfare Organizations
Concerned Citizens for Animals
Humane Society of the United States
National Animal Control Association
Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
New England Federation of Humane Societies
Massachusetts Animal Coalition
American Veterinary Medical Association
Fundraising
You can include in medical expenses the costs of buying, training, and maintaining a guide dog or other service animal to assist a visually impaired or hearing-impaired person, or a person with other physical disabilities. In general, this includes any costs, such as food, grooming, and veterinary care, incurred in maintaining the health and vitality of the service animal so that it may perform its duties. For more information, click the link below.
Emergency Pet First-Aid
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