Sujormik Posted March 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2023 We have 10days on Marina in June, but with allergies I’m concerned about possibly having a cabin that had a dog or cat prior to our arrival. Or during the sailing though the room issue is bigger. I saw someone referenced a guest feeding their dog onboard and got me wondering. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted March 28, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sujormik said: We have 10days on Marina in June, but with allergies I’m concerned about possibly having a cabin that had a dog or cat prior to our arrival. Or during the sailing though the room issue is bigger. I saw someone referenced a guest feeding their dog onboard and got me wondering. Thanks. Absolutely not.. Jacruz1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 28, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2023 only service dogs are supposed to be allowed The term "service dog " is subjective we had one lady pushing her dog in a stroller not what I would consider a service dog I am sure they clean the rooms after an animal was an occupant Maybe I can train my Cat as a service cat I do not want to leave her at home 🤔 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEFIowa Posted March 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Did NOT see any animals on Riviera (12/13-23/2021) or Sirena (11/18-28/2022). I wish cruise ships had a resident feline for good luck! While on Sirena, did talk a lot about the pet tortoise one of the young singers had to leave ashore for her contract. She had pictures of it growing up, going from tiny to huge! We all wished she could've brought it on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmerl Posted March 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Where would this dog "do his business"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted March 28, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2023 47 minutes ago, schmerl said: Where would this dog "do his business"? The poop deck 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 28, 2023 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, schmerl said: Where would this dog "do his business"? They usually have a grass pad set up on the balcony or another part of the ship for the dogs On Hal they had a fire hydrant & the grass pads on the Promenade deck for the pooches 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujormik Posted March 28, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted March 28, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2023 5 hours ago, MEFIowa said: Did NOT see any animals on Riviera (12/13-23/2021) or Sirena (11/18-28/2022). I wish cruise ships had a resident feline for good luck! While on Sirena, did talk a lot about the pet tortoise one of the young singers had to leave ashore for her contract. She had pictures of it growing up, going from tiny to huge! We all wished she could've brought it on board. Capt Kate on Celebrity always has her cat on board..and is quite the celebrity!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloemonkey Posted March 28, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, LuAnn said: Capt Kate on Celebrity always has her cat on board..and is quite the celebrity!! That cat is "hairless" and considered allergy free....at least that is what I have been told. One family member also has one of these unique creatures... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artlee Posted March 28, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I was the someone and yes they are allowed. The dog was enjoying things in the buffet today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
china addict Posted March 29, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Sorry, Jancruz, but there was once a time when Oceania allowed pets. About 5-6 years ago we had a big fluffy white Pekinese on our Oceania cruise whose "Mommy" took it everywhere. Their stateroom was a few doors away from ours and she took the dog to the main dining room and daytime events in the lounge. At the Captain's Q&A she and the dog were seated very close to me and she glared when I asked about the ship's pet policy. Official answer was that she had pre-arranged it with O. I asked the obvious question about bathroom issues and was told she used doggie training pads which I assume the housekeeping staff had the task of removing. There was quite a buzz in the room when I asked my question, some in favor of pets and some not. Perhaps the "support" pet problem has now been solved, but I personally think it's unhygienic to have animals on ships, especially in areas where food is served. It's bad enough on planes where space is even more confined. Glad Oceania has taken a firm stance on this. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I cannot believe PETS are allowed Service animals are though If some people lie about the animal the cruise line cannot challenge them per the ADA Act in the USA If the dog was being fed in the dining venues people food then I would have a conversation with the GM It is not a service animal Many people try to game the system so they can take FiFi with them on a cruise 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osandomir Posted March 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2023 It’s disgusting when someone feed the dog from their hands and then touch the table, the chairs and everything else in the buffet. Shouldn’t be allowed on the ship. Some people cannot stand even the kids on board. What about the dogs? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4jsmama Posted March 29, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 29, 2023 @LHT28 There are actually two questions that can be asked about an animal presented as a “service” animal. Per the ADA, those questions include: In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 29, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Just now, 4jsmama said: @LHT28 There are actually two questions that can be asked about an animal presented as a “service” animal. Per the ADA, those questions include: In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/ Exactly But people do not have to say what the disability is Some people lie so their PET can be with them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4jsmama Posted March 29, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 29, 2023 @LHT28, you are correct. You cannot legally question what the person’s disability is, but you are legally entitled to question if the pet has been trained to assist with a disability and what the tasks are that the animal provides. The legitimacy of the pet can most certainly be falsely attested to by the owner, but you are within your rights to raise the two questions as outlined by the ADA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 29, 2023 #18 Share Posted March 29, 2023 1 minute ago, 4jsmama said: @LHT28, you are correct. You cannot legally question what the person’s disability is, but you are legally entitled to question if the pet has been trained to assist with a disability and what the tasks are that the animal provides. The legitimacy of the pet can most certainly be falsely attested to by the owner, but you are within your rights to raise the two questions as outlined by the ADA. Agree answer to part one YES Part 2 it keeps me calm 😄🍷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4jsmama Posted March 29, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 29, 2023 @LHT28, not necessarily. Per the ADA link provided: The ADA makes a distinction between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals. If the dog has been trained to sense that an anxiety attack is about to happen and take a specific action to help avoid the attack or lessen its impact, that would qualify as a service animal. However, if the dog’s mere presence provides comfort, that would not be considered a service animal under the ADA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted March 29, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 29, 2023 3 hours ago, china addict said: Sorry, Jancruz, but there was once a time when Oceania allowed pets. About 5-6 years ago we had a big fluffy white Pekinese on our Oceania cruise whose "Mommy" took it everywhere. Their stateroom was a few doors away from ours and she took the dog to the main dining room and daytime events in the lounge. At the Captain's Q&A she and the dog were seated very close to me and she glared when I asked about the ship's pet policy. Official answer was that she had pre-arranged it with O. I asked the obvious question about bathroom issues and was told she used doggie training pads which I assume the housekeeping staff had the task of removing. There was quite a buzz in the room when I asked my question, some in favor of pets and some not. Perhaps the "support" pet problem has now been solved, but I personally think it's unhygienic to have animals on ships, especially in areas where food is served. It's bad enough on planes where space is even more confined. Glad Oceania has taken a firm stance on this. Why are you sorry the question was are dogs or cats allowed on Oceania and the answer is NO Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted March 29, 2023 #21 Share Posted March 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Jancruz said: Why are you sorry the question was are dogs or cats allowed on Oceania and the answer is NO Jancruz1 Apparently, based on a first hand account, the answer is "sometimes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artlee Posted March 29, 2023 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Why are you sorry the question was are dogs or cats allowed on Oceania and the answer is NO Jancruz1 Not true. I saw it myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 29, 2023 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2023 10 hours ago, 4jsmama said: @LHT28, not necessarily. Per the ADA link provided: The ADA makes a distinction between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals. If the dog has been trained to sense that an anxiety attack is about to happen and take a specific action to help avoid the attack or lessen its impact, that would qualify as a service animal. However, if the dog’s mere presence provides comfort, that would not be considered a service animal under the ADA. What does your dog do for you? Do you feed it from the table in the restaurants ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujormik Posted March 29, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted March 29, 2023 14 hours ago, artlee said: I was the someone and yes they are allowed. The dog was enjoying things in the buffet today. Better than norovirus I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 29, 2023 #25 Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 hours ago, artlee said: Why are you sorry the question was are dogs or cats allowed on Oceania and the answer is NO Jancruz1 Not true. I saw it myself. But not pets they are supposed to be service animals Not sure on Cats but I guess if a Cat is trained they might be also allowed but I have not seen one on a ship that we have been on As per the other posts if they say they are a support animal the cruise line has no choice they must allow them onboard but the owners can lie about their status There is a difference in pets & service/support animals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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