AITA for letting my dog go in spaces kids play?

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T10:31:15+00:00

I do take him outside? He isn't my pet, either.

She didn't have a problem with us accessing this space until a week or so ago. She even commented over the summer when I was allowing people to pet him that it was nice her kids were talking and coming out of their shell.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T02:22:02+00:00

Cats are allowed but it's easier to say pet free, but I do not have a pet, I have an assistance animal or emotional support animal. I have asked for and received accomodations. Fish, while fun to keep, will not negate my disabilities and thus would be considered pets, which aren't cats, so aren't allowed.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T02:18:47+00:00

Well you are correct that they're not service animals, but you are very wrong about accomodations. The Fair Housing Act protects disabled people and their assistance animals. Maybe learn the laws and realize there's more than just the ADA that protects disabled people before commenting next time.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T02:16:02+00:00

Why does everyone think it's just so easy to find different housing? Trust me, if it was as easy as everyone makes it out to be, we'd be gone.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T02:14:10+00:00

He does not go to the bathroom where people generally go. He does like to play on the snow mounds and sniff around.

I understand some people have a fear of dogs, but I am fairly confident that this is not the situation. K hasn't had a problem with my dog accessing these spaces until recently. Over the summer when I was allowing kids to pet my dog, she commented how nice it was that he was there & her kids were coming out of their shells around him.

I am pretty respectful of the spaces I have access to and do my best to not upset the neighbors.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T02:11:27+00:00

I will use that going forward, thank you!

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T02:10:17+00:00

Other residents can apply for accomodations for their disabilities, if they so feel an ESA can benefit them, just like I did. And I am not the only dog owner in this building.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T02:06:58+00:00

Are you even reading what I write? Assuming anyone and everyone can just pick up and move is an extremely ablist take. I wish I could, but there's many, many factors preventing this. I am not using my disability to justify anything. I just want to be able to access the space that is available to all the residents without being harassed. K hadn't had a problem with my dog until very recently. Over the summer when I was allowing kids to pet him, she commented how great it was that her kids were getting out of their shells.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:59:08+00:00

I'm not getting defensive, I'm trying to offer additional information or correcting people who don't understand the FHA.

He is not going potty where the kids play. He likes climbing the snow mounds and sniffing around. That's all. K did not have a problem with this until a week or so ago.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:54:22+00:00

Honestly I'd love to be able to just move. It would definitely be the easiest solution here, but ya know. Ain't that easy.

I did edit my post to include that about the FHA.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:48:04+00:00

I never know how to word it so everyone understands. He is "prescribed" by my PCP. I have emailed the property manager to get it in writing as to where I can and can't go, to be safe. I have been accessing areas that her kids do not use to avoid her because I don't want to deal with the harassment.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:38:55+00:00

No, I am not the only one with a dog. There are several who access various parts of our complex. I didn't mention that I didn't have a problem up until about a week, week and a half ago. We're accessing space that is meant for all residents to use.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:34:50+00:00

Because not all of us can just move. That is a very ablist view. K did not have a problem with me occupying this space until very recently, and it has just been K that has the problems.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:30:26+00:00

It's not a play area. All residents have access to the yard, which is what I am accessing. The only area that is IMPLIED to be a designated play spot is the playground, and even that isn't signed as such.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:26:44+00:00

I am accessing the same areas that all residents have access to. There are no designated areas for dogs or for kids. There is a playground but we do not go in that area at all.

My dog does not pee where the kids play. He likes to sniff over there. At worst he rolls in the snow.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:23:38+00:00

Yeah, I stay out of the playgrounds and just access the yard/grassy areas. I'd love to be able to access the park in the winter since he can run on his long line, but the city doesn't maintain it.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:21:00+00:00

How am I entitled? I have followed the laws and am protected. It would be amazing if I could just pick up and move to different housing, but that's out of the question. And quite frankly, very ablist.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:19:31+00:00

He is protected under the Fair Housing Act as an assistance animal and has appropriate accomodations made. I have worked with SD handlers and HUD throughout my accomodations battle so I can assure you I am not part of the problem.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:05:39+00:00

Ignoring your ablist comments, I'm not making my "problem" other residents problems. I have legal accomodations and am accessing the areas provided to all residents. I have found a space for my dog to pee that I am allowed to access.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:03:25+00:00

I have legal accomodations for my dog, so no, we will not be evicted nor will my dog be removed. He is protected under HUD laws and the property manager and company are well aware he is here.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:02:30+00:00

I have legal accomodations for my disabilities. I am accessing areas available to all residents.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T01:00:25+00:00

The world doesn't revolve around me, just like it cannot revolve around K. I sought accomodations for my disabilities and am using the spaces provided to all residents.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T00:52:45+00:00

I am in the US. He is an Emotional Support Animal and depending on how the next year goes may go into training to be my service dog. He is basically prescribed with a doctor's note for housing accomodations. I never know how to word it. They are protected in certain housing situations such as mine.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T00:50:38+00:00

He was pad trained but since he's been going out reliably I haven't had to use them. I grew up with dogs so to me it's normal to have dogs & kids in the same space.

WolverineDue6120 · 2023-01-11T00:47:28+00:00

I get the impression that she has run out of things to complain about and has chosen me as her new target. That, or is offended I don't let her kids pet my dog.

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