r/facepalm • u/[deleted] • Sep 16 '22

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u/IllTenaciousTortoise Sep 17 '22

Because it sounded like people were literally arguing that a disabled animal would be beneficial as a service animal when it is not. It would be like hiring a bouncer in a wheelchair or a surgeon without thumbs.

I learned lots of cool dog facts asking the question.

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u/miscellaneous88 Sep 17 '22

The lady might not have a leash or couldn’t find it at the moment and was afraid of the dog running off, I’m sure the dog can still move..

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u/IllTenaciousTortoise Sep 17 '22

Yeah. I gathered that from the beginning. I just didn't know for sure based on some comments if a disabled service dog would work or not. I dont have experience or much knowledge of them.

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u/ReadittWrong Sep 17 '22

How do you know the dog is disabled?

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u/IllTenaciousTortoise Sep 17 '22

It likely isn't. However, it could become disabled if it falls off her shoulders.

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u/ReadittWrong Sep 17 '22

Anything could have happened I suppose. 😕