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Family Ties Forever! · 04-07-2010, 04:07 AM

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Court Denies Food Stamps To Man's Service Dog
Animals Don't Qualify, Court Says
MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press Writer

Posted: Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Updated: 1:36 pm CDT April 6, 2010

Harrisburg, Pa. -- Food stamps won't be helping a disabled man fill his service dog's food bowl. A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled Tuesday against James Douris of the Philadelphia suburb of Newtown. It upheld a decision by the state welfare agency denying him additional support. The 55-year-old Douris is a disabled, unemployed veteran who lives alone and relies on the dog to pull his wheelchair and fetch items.

Douris says the dog requires supplemental nutrition because of its work on his behalf and should be considered a dependent member of his household where food stamps are concerned. The court says the law is clear that animals don't qualify.

Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

comedyfreak · 04-07-2010, 04:09 AM

Not surprising but, good try.

Janice · 04-07-2010, 02:18 PM

While I don't think that the man should be allowed to buy dog food with food stamps, I do think that all the needs of service dogs should be taken care of, sort of like K9 Police dogs. That includes food, vet and grooming bills. These dogs work hard, and they should have their basic needs covered. I also believe they should have a guaranteed retirement home to go to when the day comes that they can't work anymore. They've earned it.

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04-07-2010, 02:18 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	While I don't think that the man should be allowed to buy dog food with food stamps, I do think that all the needs of service dogs should be taken care of, sort of like K9 Police dogs. That includes food, vet and grooming bills. These dogs work hard, and they should have their basic needs covered. I also believe they should have a guaranteed retirement home to go to when the day comes that they can't work anymore. They've earned it.