2010-04-30, 12:04 AM
Yotsuba Wrote:Just because the man heavily relies on the dog doesn't mean that they're going to make an exception for him. If I had a safety blanket syndrome and needed to have my cat in my arms at all times, or risk a panic attack, they wouldn't let me in either. That would be a case where my furry companion can not be out of my sight, because I'd need it around for mental stability. They're not making an exception for me though, and there's more than one reason as to why they wouldn't.
Throes Wrote:Dunno about Australia, but in the states, it is illegal for restaurants to discriminate against people with service animals, even if it seems unsanitary.
The ADA requires these businesses to allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are generally allowed.
A hostess at one of our restaurants asked a customer with a guide dog if they could sit outside instead of bringing the animal in the restaurant, and the customer threatened to call his attorney. You are not allowed to discriminate against people with service animals, not even by having them sit in a different area of the restaurant. If this incident had happened in the states, I wouldn't be surprised if the person walked away with more than $1400.
You should read before posting. Yes, there are exceptions. In a similar case you would have to leave the place if you don't like animals near you while eating or just ignore it. Same for Sarah and almost everyone else that agreed.
On a side note, I bet Australia have the same law. Even in a retarded country like mine there are laws for that.