[HungarianGypsy]

I thought because of the disabilities act that a service dog could not be refused by an apartment.

[dawn53]

That's the sketchy part to me.

Was the dog a true "service dog" or is the guy disabled and the dog is his pet. There is a difference. A "service dog" is allowed; the pet of a disabled man wouldn't necessarily be a "service dog."

Either way, the woman's being just plain mean to refuse the guy his dog...unless the dog showed signs of abuse when she accepted him.

[TankerKC]

I thought because of the disabilities act that a service dog could not be refused by an apartment.

Yep. I'll give this a "there's more to this story" bump.

[the Deejay]

I thought because of the disabilities act that a service dog could not be refused by an apartment.

Or restaurants, and any public places, nornally off limits to animals.

He should have been allowed to take his dog along when he evacuated.

Many non-service pets went w/their owners.

[Prime Choice]

I thought because of the disabilities act that a service dog could not be refused by an apartment.

That is my understanding of the ADA as well.

Either way, as unfortunate as this situation is, the man did of his own free will forfeit his claim on the animal. Sure, the woman in question is being a butthead...but there is no law against it.

I will pray that this woman comes to her senses and does the right thing. But I cannot in good conscience badger anyone for this guy's poor judgment.