Anybody seen a dog being smuggled into the resort in a baby carriage? We did!!

[BamaFan121s]

I do have a serious question...does disney have appointed pet friendly rooms for service animals? I ask because my friends daughter recently got a service animal because of her mental illness. The dog, officially designated as a service animal, helps to calm her daughter down and focus. It works well for them.

FYI, federal regulations require that they be allowed if they are service animals. (Remember though, there is a difference between a service animal and a therapy/emotional support animal.)

I belong to a web forum for Yorkshire Terrier enthusiasts and am always shocked at the people who complain because their dogs are not allowed in hotels or stores or places to eat. And there seem to be so many people there who lie and say their animals are service animals or actually have them certified just so they can take them anywhere.

For the life of me, I will never understand people who think they are above the rules.

 

[IloveDMB]

This bothers me so much. I don't understand why people think this is okay. I have severe allergies to dogs and cats. First I get an allergic reaction and it then triggers my asthma. Not a good time at all.

I can't imagine what I would have been like if I had been the next occupant in the room after these rude inconsiderate people. It's very scary to be woken up in the middle of the night, violently coughing and unable to breathe. Luckily, I have never come across this problem in a hotel.

I can't be around dogs, but I would have felt bad for this dog to be cooped up in a stroller. That's not fair to them either.

And about people taking their dogs everywhere. I used to study in this coffee house. Well one day I go, and their is a couple in there with their dog. They let it walk around and hop up on the couches. The workers were just sitting there, watching them, so I presumed they were allowed. Well I was disgusted and left. Haven't been back since and I drove past it the other day and saw they went out of business. Made me wonder if others felt the same way and stopped going there as well.

 

[mikesmom]

I have never thought about it before, but I can't place not even one cat character at WDW?

Tigger's not a cat?

 

[Dis Ohana]

Both my kids have severe reactions to cat and dog dander. All it takes is for them to be in a room where a cat or dog has been and the reaction is immediate. My daughter will develop horrible hives all over her body and itch like crazy, she'll also have really bad sinus trouble -- I'm talking machine gun sneezes. My son is even worse, sometimes contact with pet dander will trigger a severe asthma attack, possibly requiring a trip to the ER. We go out of our way to avoid being guests in homes with indoor pets, and sadly enough we can't have any of our own. It never even crossed my mind that a pet might have been housed in a room we were checking into. Very disturbing. Even more disturbing that the front desk CM did nothing, even after another guest reported it.

 

[N10CJT]

Alright. It's against the rules. Let Disney take care of it, it's their property and they're the ones who need to be policing this.
But really, can we stop all the paranoia about people ending up in hospitals because Fido came along for the trip? I mean come on people, this isn't Osama Bin Laden we're talking about here.
Honestly, once we start freaking out, where does it end? Okay, people have allergies. Should we ban peanuts from the rooms? Peanut crumbs are FAR more likely to find themselves left behind by vacuums, and peanut allergies can be quite severe..... even deadly.
What about people who have pets but don't bring them along? Is it irresponsible for them to not THOROUGHLY clean all of their belongings before toting them along to Disney? I mean, in theory, those pet hairs are just as likely to be left behind.... dander and parasites and all.... as ones by a dog in the flesh. I've seen hairy dogs, and my parents have hairy dogs, and, well, there's no escape from that which is shed. I guarantee you some of it has ended up in the Beach Club (just to give all of you warning in case you want the hotel shut down for cleaning).
Frankly, if there are things that are left behind for the next tenant to breathe in or what not, that's a problem with housekeeping. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but my girlfriend and I might possibly have.... uh, fun.... while we're there, and you and I both find the consequences of such acts pretty disgusting. See, though, that's just it..... the hotel is responsible for getting rid of it before you move in. And lord I hope they do a good job of it.
Now I don't think it's unreasonable for Disney to ban pets from their hotels. Insurance and sanitation and broken items and all, it's probably a good policy. But let's call off the Gestapo of the masses and not lose our heads when someone sneaks in his pooch. It's not the end of the world and it's not worth our time. Let Disney worry about it.

 

[robinb]

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I have never thought about it before, but I can't place not even one cat character at WDW?

Tigger's not a cat?

Gideon from [SIZE=-1]Pinocchio is definately a cat. We see him all the time in the Main Street square character greeting. So is most of the cast of the Aristocats. We saw Marie on stage at Tokyo Disneyland.

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[Dis Ohana]

It's not paranoia, it's a fact that some people are allergic to animals and do have severe reactions to them. I really hope that you never have to take your child to the hospital for something like this, it's a horrible experience when you have to watch your kid suffer through something like that. This is why Disney has rules like this in place, because they do not take proper steps to clean the rooms after a pet has occupied it, there should be no need to. If you are staying in a pet friendly hotel, they do take those steps.

 

[linda1118]

anyone seen that Stanley Steemer commercial with "Toby"??!!

I think that commercial is hilarious! I laugh out loud every time I see it. My cat has done that a few times and I scream just like the lady in the commercial!

 

[Anne's Family]

Suzimar... think you might have opened a can of worms? Chin up, girl. Just take the post off your subscribed threads and put it behind you! "It's all good!"

 

[robinb]

It's not paranoia, it's a fact that some people are allergic to animals and do have severe reactions to them. I really hope that you never have to take your child to the hospital for something like this, it's a horrible experience when you have to watch your kid suffer through something like that. This is why Disney has rules like this in place, because they do not take proper steps to clean the rooms after a pet has occupied it, there should be no need to. If you are staying in a pet friendly hotel, they do take those steps.

First of all, I want to sat that I am sorry that your child has such adverse reactions to animals. I am sure that you do all that you can do to help him/her including packing epi pens and medications just in case they come in contact with an animal or their dander. It must be very stressful .

That being said, what are the chances that your family (or one like it) will get that room with a little extra dog hair and dander? Slim to none. The number of smuggled beagles in combination with the number of kids who are deathly allergic to beagles is ... well ... very, very small. So yes, it's paranoia in my opinion. You are worried about something that will probabilistically not happen.

Disney has rules because they don't want to pick up dog messes. Not because someone might need emergency care because of dog hair. If that were the case, they would also prohibit peanut butter and strong perfume in resort rooms.

 

[lunabkat]

Did you notify Disney of the infraction? Or sit by and let it happen? If you chose to do nothing, then why bring it up here?

Because it was a darned funny story, that's why I can just see that little snoot sticking out. Maybe their puppysitter backed out at the last minute, that's the excuse for all those under 1 babies at weddings, isn't it?

 

[lunabkat]

When we were at DW in September I saw a woman carrying around a small dog that was wearing one of those "service dog' thingies. I have heard of dogs for the hearing impaired and such and wonder if that was what was going on or a scam? She was not hiding the dog at all.

Just wondering. I like to exercise my brain once in awhile so it does not get stuck in neutral.

BTW, Lustergirl is good folks. I have met her and she was quite friendly and nice. If you could see her smile you would think so too.

Slightly Goofy

Ola, SG,

Imagine meeting you here

LL

 

[Disney*All-Stars*]

Geez, this is just a funny story. You would think by some responses, a felony crime was committed. If this odd couple was so desperate (not to mention cheap) by bringing their dog to the resort, the effort alone to cover up the "crime" was just plain agony...not to mention embarrassing! I am sure this type of behavior goes on more than we know. Once I saw a mother allow her toddler son to pee "on the side" while waiting on line. Some people have no shame. I wasn't about to run for Disney security. This is life everywhere. People cheat and are just plain selfish, rude and ignorant!
P.S. TIFANDJIM told a funny story which didn't require a notification to those who read it as to whether or not they reported the "infraction". Just wondering...(no response required)...how many smokers smoke in their resort room?? Hmmmm.....

 

[N10CJT]

It's not paranoia, it's a fact that some people are allergic to animals and do have severe reactions to them. I really hope that you never have to take your child to the hospital for something like this, it's a horrible experience when you have to watch your kid suffer through something like that. This is why Disney has rules like this in place, because they do not take proper steps to clean the rooms after a pet has occupied it, there should be no need to. If you are staying in a pet friendly hotel, they do take those steps.

I second what robinb says about your children, of course. And for the record, I HAVE been in hospitals for situations like this (though not for a child of mine), and am sympathetic to those who have to deal with it.
If you read my post again, you'll see that I'm not saying that it's paranoia to worry about allergies, just that it's paranoia to concern yourself with an incident such as that posted because it creates a situation that you otherwise wouldn't concern yourself with, and to go crazy with anxiety spinning through the possibilities as you condemn the person who broke the rules as if he were setting off explosives under the castle. This is a slippery slope that soon suggests the immorality of eating peanuts, using perfume, or doing any number of things in a hotel room, and it ends with kleenex box slippers and jars of urine.
What I'd ask is, what are these special procedures that need to be done if the space is compomised by a dog, and if it's so bad that a special procedure needs to be done before a person with allergies occupies a room, why wouldn't the affected person ask for such a cleaning before arrival in the case that, well, my parents had accidentally transported some hair and dander from their shed-crazy dog? I don't know how severe you're talking about, but I know one person with what is described as severe pet allergies, and they're fine in a room that is vacuumed and deoderized with the surfaces disinfected and the covers washed or replaced. Same thing went for an ex-girlfriend who developed similar issues when she had cancer (I learned how to be careful during that time).... even so, when we went on a weekend trip, I called the hotel to reiterate the specific need for them to do what they normally do and ceased worrying about it. If Disney isn't doing these things before a person moves in (any person, that is), I think that's a problem that transcends this specific topic.
If it was a condition worse than this (the local condition, that is, not worse than cancer), I can't see why someone wouldn't ask a hotel to take specific precautions before any trip.
For the rest of us, I maintain my position. Time to calm down and retrieve the key we threw away when we locked up this amoral felon.

 

[BarleyJack]

The longer I'm on this board the stranger I find the people on here......

( I think I should just stop right there)

 

[dclfun]

For the person who said people are reacting as if this couple committed a felony....if they did bring a pet into the resort and did represent the dog as a service dog in order to be able to receive public access...then yes, it IS a felony, literally. People who have service dogs ( which is defined by the ADA as a dog who does a task or tasks to mitigate a disability which is defined as a disability under the ADA - a very strict definition that's not easy to meet ) have fought long and hard to obtain these rights just so they can be independent. I often skip going into places where pets are allowed because the other dogs will interfere with mine and the work she's doing. Unless you have a service dog you probably wouldn't understand, nor would you understand why it's not okay to call out to a SD or attempt to distract or pet them, but trust me....if you rolled a mile in my wheels, you'd be understanding that this is not a funny issue at all, it's a crime. I'll add my disclaimer though that this could truly have been a SD trained to alert to a medical condition. Disney should have followed through when the OP reported it. Perhaps it will take alot more abuse for them to actually enforce the ADA law and thus protect the disabled guests who patronize their resorts and parks.---Kathy ( and Skye)

 

[robinb]

Disney should have followed through when the OP reported it. Perhaps it will take alot more abuse for them to actually enforce the ADA law and thus protect the disabled guests who patronize their resorts and parks.---Kathy ( and Skye)

Kathy, I guess I'm not following your reasoning. How does someone with a rouge beagle erode the ADA law and your rights to bring Skye with you anywhere?

 

[BamaFan121s]

Kathy, I guess I'm not following your reasoning. How does someone with a rouge beagle erode the ADA law and your rights to bring Skye with you anywhere?

I *think* I can understand the point she is making. One beagle that she probably wouldn't ever encounter doesn't interfere with her rights. However, if Disney doesn't really enforce their no-pet policy and turns the other cheek everytime, more and more people will begin to bring their pets with them. (Kind of like how they don't enforce the DSA's so you have people lighting up left and right.) As Kathy stated, contact with other dogs interferes with Skye's ability to accurately perform her duties. If it got to the point that dogs were a frequent issue, I can easily see how that could affect those that depend on service animals.
*If* no one reported the dog and it was one that the guests sneaked in and it was never discovered, I can imagine they wouldn't hesitate to do it again on their next trip. I can easily understand how it could become a spreading trend.
Bottom line is, policies are there for a reason, if they aren't enforced, then they are really pointless.

 

[Jennasis]

Hi-friggin-larious! I can picture it in my head and it's piceless!

Certainly not worth getting worked up over. I am SURE animals have been smuggled into just about every hotel room I've ever been in, but I'm still alive despite my severe cat allergies.

I wonder if next time we go to WDW I should bring one of my horses? It would sure beat walking through the parks on my own two feet.

 

[BamaFan121s]

I wonder if next time we go to WDW I should bring one of my horses? It would sure beat walking through the parks on my own two feet.

Depends. Can you squeeze it into a stroller?