{"id":37575,"date":"2013-09-13T10:10:27","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T14:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=37575"},"modified":"2013-09-13T10:16:42","modified_gmt":"2013-09-13T14:16:42","slug":"stolen-service-dog-valor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=37575","title":{"rendered":"Stolen “Service dog” Valor"},"content":{"rendered":"

There have been a growing number of articles these days about veterans being thrown out out establishments for bringing in their service dogs – I know because you guys send me the links to stories almost everyday. There’s an article in the Daily News<\/a> today that probably explains why they’re getting tossed – some companies are capitalizing on the use of service dogs by making fake vests and tags for people who just want to take their dog out on the town with them;<\/p>\n

“Companies skirt the law,” [Robert Misseri] explained. “As long as someone says they have an injury, like PTSD, these guys are capitalizing.” Fake and imitation service dog vests can be purchased on eBay, ranging from $29 to $149.<\/p>\n

[…]<\/p>\n

“People are going to restaurants thinking it’s cute to bring their boutique dogs to the restaurant,” the former narcotics agent, 61, [Jack Garcia] told The News. “It’s a trend that’s becoming worrisome, since service dogs were created for people who are in need of these animals, like the soldiers who put their lives on the line.”<\/p>\n

Garcia now volunteers for GOR, helping Misseri crack down on fake service dogs. He told The News that the practice is not only hurting veterans, it could hurt the public at large.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Just like veterans’ valor being questioned, business owners are questioning the legitimacy of service dog claims – and like always, it’s veterans who suffer as result. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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