Service Dog New York State

Upstate underdog rescue believes that every dog has a superpower.

Service dog new york state. Our service dogs enable veterans to live with dignity and independence. Rights law state crl art. New york state division of human rights one fordham plaza bronx ny 10458 tel. We are a non breed specific rescue for at risk dogs in the capital region of new york state.

Mckinney s agriculture and markets law 108 22 123 b. Nys has developed the empire state animal response team esart and is working with counties across the state to develop individual county animal response teams cart s to assist with coordination of evacuation shelter and transportation of household pets and service animals per the state and federal p e t s. New york law requires that a specially trained assistance dog be allowed to accompany a blind deaf or disabled person or trainer to all public accommodations and common carriers. A service dog is a dog that has been or is being trained to work or perform tasks for a person with a disability including psychiatric disabilities.

We focus on helping dogs who are having a hard time adjusting to life in our local upstate ny shelters. State human rights law state hrl n y. America s vetdogs programs run at our new york campus support vets active duty service members and first responders with disabilities. New york state recognizes only dogs as service animals in places of public accommodation but recognizes that other species may be service animals in a reasonable accommodation context in employment.

New york attorney general the capitol albany ny 12224 0341 518 474 7330 ag s opinion on service animals in public accommodations and the work place ag s brochure on frequently asked questions about service animals. 718 741 8400 human. Extra charges cannot be made due to the presence of the dog but if the dog causes damage to the premises the dog user is liable. New york s civil rights law requires public facilities to allow guide dogs service dogs and hearing dogs.

Service dog means any dog that has been or is being individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability provided that the dog is or will be owned by such person or that person s parent guardian or other legal representative.