Advice; Miss Manners: I’m upset that my host misused a handicap parking tag and a service vest for her dog . Published: ; Mar. 27, 2025, 8:00 p.m.

Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, My mother is in her 60s and due to various health issues, I often take her on her errands and to her appointments.

When I enter a space that is not pet-friendly, I am often questioned about my dog. Of course, I have no problem clarifying that she is a service animal, but I do not wish to engage beyond that.

While the pup in the post is not believed to be a service dog and didn't appear to wear a badge, service animals are not required "to wear a vest or other ID that indicates they're a service dog ...

Advice; Asking Eric: I’m allergic to dogs and I don’t want to go into a restaurant and eat with ‘service animals’ Published: ; Mar. 11, 2025, 2:00 p.m.