When these requirements are met and the help is directly related to the individual's disability, the animal fits the definition of a "service animal" under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ...

Service dogs can be four-legged lifesavers, alerting to dangerous allergens, assisting with travel and making people with a wide range of disabilities safer. But fake service dogs, advocates say, are ...

Dozens of dogs are waiting at San Jose Animal Care & Services shelter for forever homes, but a sad-looking dog named Lumi is ...

Service dogs have become a common feature in California's public spaces over the years, but fake service dogs, advocates say, are hurting real service dogs’ credibility and exacerbating the challenges ...

Untrained or poorly trained animals are misrepresented as service animals, creating issues for people with disabilities and businesses. Fake service dogs cause problems such as unsanitary behavior, ...