Vet w/service dog given the boot

[jrtMA]

This is a local to MA story but shocking at what a DB the business owner is, even during an interview. I hope that move to kick out the vet sinks his business.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/08/26/oxford-diner-owner-says-veteran-service-dog-not-welcome-in-restaurant/

Edited August 27, 2013 by jrtmasp

[planeflyer21]

What a POS!

 

I hope he goes under also.

[unforgiven]

No shortage of dickheads.

[EasyEJL]

So you know i'm both a big supporter of our vets, and of dogs as well. But... If the dog was being difficult in any way, the owner does have the right to ask them to leave. Now the things that he said made me think he's just a douche, but there's a chance that the dog was too energetic or spastic that day, particularly if the vet was having a bad day.

 

Other funny thing is that there is 0 requirement in the americans with disability act for the dog to be certified or for you to carry any sort of paperwork with you showing they are a service dog. you can just say "he's a service dog" and if the dog isn't a pain in the ass, there isn't anything a business owner is supposed to be able to do.

 

I support the charity Battle Buddy, you guys may want to check it out

 

http://kennys.battle-buddy.org/

 

they help provide service dogs for vets with PTSD. Really great idea

[Matt.Cross]

What goes around comes around, I wouldn't want to trade places with him for anything.

[jrtMA]

Sounds like a great cause, Easy. None of us were there so the point of the dog not being manageable could have happened but word here (however truthful) is that he was kicked out right away just because of the dog. I'm sure there was a colorful exchange.

The majority of major news affiliates are covering the story and people are constantly driving by honking. Protests/boycotts are also pending. I bet the owner is wishing he just kept his mouth shut. The place looks like a dive anyways.

[Magwa]

He should have seated him farther from the kitchen , it is not rocket science what a DH...