Concerns put to rest after speaking with the president of Freemypaws. THANK YOU.
I have a letter from my doctor for a service dog. Presently my dog helps me with many things but needs further training.(Socializing with other dogs). I was told by different organizations that I had to get my dog formally trained by them for it to be legal and the vest and tags I purchased meant nothing. Thanks to the president of Freemypaws for his explanation of the ADA and his company I understand much more. I no longer wish to return my product. I am going to continue with my dog's training and hopefully she will be wearing her vest in the near future.
By Pamela R.
Response from Free My Paws· Feb 19, 2014
Sadly, this is a common misconception. The laws (which are outlined on our website and can be found on the Department of Justice website) protecting you and your animal contain definitions - if you match their criteria you can then qualify for protection and access under the laws. Many sites claim to “register” or “certify” Service or Emotional Support Animals; but NO company, charity or organization can legally do this and so they carry no legal weight. You either qualify to have a Service or Emotional Support Animal or you don’t. Free My Paws doesn't make these claims - we do not provide fake registrations; we simply provide products intended to be used by qualified individuals to clearly identify their animal so the outside world can see that you aren’t accompanied by a pet but by a bona fide working animal.