What proof do you need to have a service dog on Celebrity?

There have been many conversations about service animals on Celebrity cruises. I found the service animal links for Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Carnival, they make for interesting reading. Apparently it does not take much to bring a service dog on cruise.

Your first sentence should have told you not to even start this. Unless your first sentence is WHY you started this.:roll eyes

Plus he/she answered their own question. troll?

This may have the result of many more dogs being brought on board! Murphy is overjoyed; he's always wanted to take a cruise but mommy and daddy have had to say No!! Now we can bring him with no penalty!! He's only 105 pounds of pure love.

Okay..you've suckered me in.

I will be bringing my two rottweilers, killer and fang, my service dogs, on my next cruise. As required by law, I have to state that their assistance is to pull me up from my chaise in the sun and help me get to the one I've saved in the shade. They also assist in getting me out of my chair after dinner. They are well trained (by me) and they will fit right in.

Oh me too, does it work the other way? My min pin has separation anxiety when he is away from me.

Cruising is the Spice in my life!

Do service cats count? I have two wonderful girls who help me sleep at night by laying on my legs.

Also we save $14 per day per cat for boarding. Typical $224 in savings if they come along.

I feel the crew would just love them to death.

I don't believe cats are covered by the ADA laws...however if you happen to have two service miniature horses...I think you're OK.

I think this thread is going to or definitely should disappear.....

Let the games begin!!!!!!!

We have the most beautiful little Beagle (see avatar) who can turn any bad day into a good day and therefore provide comfort to her owners! She is not picky either. She will eat anything put in front of her (no sending back tough steaks or over cooked fish). She will also assist with cleaning up the debris under the tables. Celebrity doesn't know what they are missing by not having her on board but we do!:D

Close this thread the answer has been given a couple weeks ago. Please use the search function. STOP THE INSANITY.

Hey! We're just having a little fun here! Don't be a party pooper!

There have been many conversations about service animals on Celebrity cruises. I found the service animal links for Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Carnival, they make for interesting reading. Apparently it does not take much to bring a service dog on cruise.

 

From Celebrity site:

A service dog is defined as "any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability." Service dogs are not considered pets.

 

Evidence that a dog is a service dog is helpful, but not required (such as identification cards, other written documentation, presence of harnesses and/or tags or the credible verbal assurance of the person with a disability using the animal) in

 

 

 

 

http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/cruise-service-animals?subtab=true

Celebrity Link

 

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=service_animals

Royal Caribbean Link

 

 

http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/special-needs/service-dogs.aspx

Carnival Link

 

Your thoughts.

There is a very good reason for that.

1. Service dogs are allowed anywhere the public is allowed.

2. It is illegal under federal law (ADA) to ask for proof a dog is a service dog.

3. The cruise lines follow the ADA.

if you don't believe what is on Celebrity's website then

Nothing is required. Just show up with your dog and tell them that the members on Cruise Critic told you it was ok.

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We know some people --- an otherwise very nice couple --- who brag that they bought a service dog certificate for their dog although they admit they have no disability. Their main goal is to take her on a plane in the cabin with no fee and no requirement to crate her, but they also occasionally take her to stores, restaurants, etc. So, we can all expect to see a lot of dogs on ships in the future! There was also a TV story about a woman who was escorted off a place at the Hartford airport because her security pig was disruptive -- had a picture of the pig and everything. What next?

There is a very good reason for that.

 

1. Service dogs are allowed anywhere the public is allowed.

2. It is illegal under federal law (ADA) to ask for proof a dog is a service dog.

3. The cruise lines follow the ADA.

Too many get the term service and therapy animal confused. They can deny access for a therapy animal. Papers can be asked for if it is only a therapy animal and they can also deny them from the premises. Too many people claim that their pet is a therapy animal so they can cart them wherever they go because they don't want to leave them at home.

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My "service" dog Stuart is 75 lbs of rescued Goldendoodle. Stuart requires lots of exercise each day - so I'm sure no one will complain when he dives into the pool over and over again - chasing his ball. If he does't get enough exercise the crazy zoomies will start and I gather that would be frowned upon in the MDR.

Oh please can I bring my lion:D

While I find this thread to be hilarious, we have 2 service cats who also provide comfort at night, there is also a serious side to service animals. My SIL has been blind since college from diabetes and has cruised with her service dogs. I would hate to see cruisers abusing the American with Disability Act in order to bring pets on board.

Mary Lou

While I find this thread to be hilarious, we have 2 service cats who also provide comfort at night, there is also a serious side to service animals. My SIL has been blind since college from diabetes and has cruised with her service dogs. I would hate to see cruisers abusing the American with Disability Act in order to bring pets on board.

 

Mary Lou

I think that most, including myself, have a great deal of respect and admiration for true service animals and the help they provide their human partners. This was all discussed a week or so, in more depth than anyone probably wanted, in this very forum....and anyone who wants to read that thread should search and do so. Most all of us also have nothing but contempt for those that scam the system to bring their pets on a cruise ship, feining that they are service animals.

This thread is a lighthearted diversion from the other mundane topics...not meant to be disrespectful...just meant to be funny....and I hope everyone takes it that way.

Now, please tell us about your service frogs....

Too many get the term service and therapy animal confused. They can deny access for a therapy animal. Papers can be asked for if it is only a therapy animal and they can also deny them from the premises. Too many people claim that their pet is a therapy animal so they can cart them wherever they go because they don't want to leave them at home.

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌞

I was simple answering the OPs question which did not as far as I can tell say anything about therapy dogs.

I think that most, including myself, have a great deal of respect and admiration for true service animals and the help they provide their human partners. This was all discussed a week or so, in more depth than anyone probably wanted, in this very forum....and anyone who wants to read that thread should search and do so. Most all of us also have nothing but contempt for those that scam the system to bring their pets on a cruise ship, feining that they are service animals.

 

This thread is a lighthearted diversion from the other mundane topics...not meant to be disrespectful...just meant to be funny....and I hope everyone takes it that way.

 

Now, please tell us about your service frogs....

Oh I know it is a lighthearted diversion and I took it that way.

As to my service frogs, we have a Koi pond and the best and easiest pets ever were our frogs, Senior Frog & Senorita Frog. They always put a smile on my face when I saw them, especially sitting on the lily pads croaking and catching flies. I cried for days when they croaked for the last time. (True story BTW)

Mary Lou

I was simple answering the OPs question which did not as far as I can tell say anything about therapy dogs.

Didn't mean my comment to be a slam against your comment. I was just trying bring up that many people think that they are protected by that act by just claiming that it is a therapy animal and can't be asked for papers. Sorry for the confusion.

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My thoughts? Your font is way too big.

Otherwise, this horse has been beaten enough.

My service dog, Sadie, is an almost 4 year old, obnoxious Old English Sheepdog. I know folks won't be put off with her always wanting to give kisses (she can't hold her licker) or that she steals anything she gets her mouth on and is quite demanding when she wants a belly rub. As to my disability, I'm afraid it is as simple as, I think she is the cutest dog in the world.