SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Hugs, tears, barking and tail wagging abounded at San Quentin’s prison when two black Labradors reunited with the incarcerated men who helped raise them to be service dogs.

About two-thirds of service dog users say the poorly trained or untrained dogs have negatively impacted their independence and quality of life, according to a 2022 survey conducted by Canine ...

Marin Humane provides ID tags for service dogs only, and the handler must complete and sign an affidavit declaring the dog meets the legal requirements for a service dog. Fraudulent ...

Marin Humane provides ID tags for service dogs only, and the handler must complete and sign an affidavit declaring the dog meets the legal requirements for a service dog.

One viewer said they saw similar verbiage while shopping at Target. “Our target added a sign too! And said service dogs don’t ride in carts,” they wrote.

A regular at the Publix on Southern Boulevard, who identified himself only as Jeff, said he relies on a service dog to cope with his cancer battle and his past experiences in the military. He said ...

Dogs, pets, and other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort, companionship, or emotional support do not qualify as service animals and are not permitted in Publix, even with a doctor's ...