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If you plan on flying with your service dog there are certain procedures you should
follow and certain things you should be aware of.
When you make your airline reservation,
be certain to alert the clerk that you have a service dog. The clerk may or may
not ask if the dog is certified, and if so, with whom it is certified. A person
traveling with a service dog is not required by law to pay an extra fee for the dog.
The dog will be allowed to travel in the regular passenger cabin and will not be
separated from the owner.
When going through the screening process the TSA (Transportation
Security Administration) says the following:
If you have a service dog, you are encouraged to inform the security officer that
the animal accompanying you is a service animal and not a pet. This will provide
you with an opportunity to move to the front of the screening line since the security
officer may need to spend more time with you.
It is recommended that persons using
a service/assistance dog carry appropriate identification for the dog. Identification
may include cards and certification documentation, presence of a harness or vest
and markings on the harness or vest, or other credible assurance of the passenger
using the animal for a disability.
At no time during the screening process will you
be required to be separated from your service dog.
The security officer should ask
permission before touching your service dog or its belongings.
Security officers have
been trained not to communicate, distract, interact with, play with, feed, or pet
service animals.
Advise the security officer how you and your dog can best achieve
screening when going through the metal detector as a team (walking together, with
the dog walking in front, with the dog walking behind).
If the walk through metal
detector sounds where you and your service dog have walked together, both you and
the dog must undergo additional screening.
If the walk through metal detector sounds
on either you or your service dog individually (because you walked through separately),
additional screening must be conducted on whoever sounded the walk through metal
detector.
If your service dog sounds the walk through metal detector, the security
officer will ask your permission and assistance before they touch your service dog
and its belongings. The security officer will then perform a physical inspection
of your dog and its belongings (collar, backpack, lead, vest, harness, etc.)
No items
will be removed from the dog at any time during the inspection.
You must assist with
the inspection process by controlling the service dog while the security officer
conducts the inspection.
You are required to maintain control of the dog in a manner that ensures that the
dog cannot harm the security officer.
If you need to leave the secure boarding area
to relieve your dog, you must undergo the full screening process again. Inform the
security officer upon your return to the security checkpoint and he/she will move
you to the front of the screening line to expedite the screening process.
For more
information about service/assistance dog air travel, state by state public access
laws, ACAA, ADA, etc., see: "The Technical Guide to the Service Assistance Dog"
On
Tuesday, September 26, 2006, TSA adjusted the ban on liquids, gels, and aerosols.
As an aid to those going through TSA airport security checkpoints, please read the
following:
Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-
With certain exceptions for prescription
and over-
All liquids, gels and aerosols
must be in three-
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-
Each traveler must remove their quart-
Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive
research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers
bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips.
If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo,
please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.
To ensure the
health and welfare of certain air travelers, in the absence of suspicious activity
or items, greater than 3 ounces of the following liquids, gels and aerosols are permitted
through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your
itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer in front of the
checkpoint):
Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
All
prescription and over-
Liquids including water,
juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-
Items
used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products,
prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids;
and,
Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used
by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.
You are allowed reasonable amounts
over 3 ounces of the items above in your carry-
Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-
Declare you have the items to one of the security officers at the
security checkpoint.
Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the
X-
The TSA has also taken steps
to ensure the security of the boarding areas after you pass through security checkpoints.
Therefore, any liquid, gel or aerosol, such as coffee or soda, purchased in the
secure area beyond the security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane. Please note
that if you have a layover and are re-
You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics
and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.
The TSA
asks for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared before you arrive.
They also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try not to over-
In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous
other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in carry-
Goldstar is a "for profit" organization. We try to keep the prices of
our trained
service/companion dogs relatively low ($2500.00 -
$3500.00). Even so, there are
many in need of service dogs who
simply cannot afford them. We have just begun to
implement a
service/companion dog subsidy program whereby we may take a
service dog
prospect through the standard basic and advanced
obedience training and potty training
programs. We take the dog
through the spay/neuter procedure and secure all necessary
inoculations (rabies, distemper, parvovirus, etc.) We take the dog
through the socialization
process, obstacle negotiation training, and
certification process. The recipient
receives not only his/her
service/companion dog but also the dog's service dog vest,
lead,
and collar. The recipient also receives detailed written material
pertaining
to the capabilities of the dog. This whole procedure
generally takes about 12 weeks.
Any specialized training may then
be completed by a qualified trainer residing in
the area of the
prospective owner.
The implementation of this program allows a person
in need of a
service/companion dog to obtain one from us for no more than
$2250.00,
plus the cost of shipping. The balance of the training,
housing, and medical costs
are subsidized by public donation.
Although we are only at the outset of this program,
we'd like to
thank those who have made donations. You have certainly
touched the
lives of others in a positive way.
For those of you who are able to give a donation
we have a special
gift for you...
A 6X6" custom photo ceramic tile for those who donate
$20.00 -
$50.00
An 8X8" custom photo ceramic tile for those who donate $51.00 -
$100.00
An
8X10" custom photo ceramic tile for those who donate $101.00 -
$150.00
No matter what
the amount of your donation you will receive a thank
you letter, suitable for framing,
with the seal of Goldstar affixed.
To have your custom photo ceramic tile created,
whether you mail
in a donation or elect to call in, please follow this procedure:
Attach
the digital photo file you'd like to have the tile created from to this
link:
photo ceramic tile and your thank you
letter within 2 weeks.
Be certain to have your name, mailing address, telephone number,
and donation amount inserted in the message area.
Again, thanks to all of you who
have helped us thus far!
