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We are a "no pets" facility. Our reasons are (1) The safety of the pet. We are in a wild area and small pets are subject to becoming someone's dinner. (2) Some guests have severe allergies to pet dander (3) I hate to clean up after someone elses animal.
We are now by law compelled to take a guest who is bringing a service dog. I'm a little miffed because I feel like we are being forced to do something we wouldn't do otherwise. My concern is cleanliness of the room after the dog has left and the animal actually being in my home (which I would never allow otherwise). I would never allow a personal pet in an area where food is being prepared or served.
I know some of you allow pets and for those who don't, I know some have had to deal with a service animal. Am I over reacting? Have you had any problems after the fact with guests having allergic reactions to animals that have come and gone?
And, before you lecture me about the necessity of service pets, there are hotels and B&Bs in the area that accept animals. Why do they have to come here?
We are now by law compelled to take a guest who is bringing a service dog. I'm a little miffed because I feel like we are being forced to do something we wouldn't do otherwise. My concern is cleanliness of the room after the dog has left and the animal actually being in my home (which I would never allow otherwise). I would never allow a personal pet in an area where food is being prepared or served.
I know some of you allow pets and for those who don't, I know some have had to deal with a service animal. Am I over reacting? Have you had any problems after the fact with guests having allergic reactions to animals that have come and gone?
And, before you lecture me about the necessity of service pets, there are hotels and B&Bs in the area that accept animals. Why do they have to come here?