multiple ESAs

[kg]

I'm traveling this weekend to a place that currently has all of its pet cabins booked.  Although I've retired Xiomar from most public access, there's no question that he'll be coming with, whether you want to call him a SD or an ESA.  My question is in regards to Ginny, my little terrier that's always been an ESA.  Is there any legal basis for me bringing both? or am I limited to only one?  Though Ginny's not specifically task-trained, she has a different skill-set to help me.

This is the first time in something like 7 or 8 years I've even been able to consider going to a family reunion and, to be frank, I'm not sure if in this situation, Xiomar alone will be sufficient support.  Usually, if we can't take them both, I simply don't go.  I know this topic (or one very similar) has been discussed before, but I can't for the life of me remember the outcomes or where to find records of it.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

(Note:  The place we're staying at does have some pet-friendly cabins, they just happened to be all booked.  :grumble:  Heaven forbid something be simple!)

Thanks much...

~k and the herd

[Cera]

Have you called and spoken to them about this?  Do they know you are bringing one already?

I'm also not certian that ESAs are required admittance in lodgings.  I know if it is a privately owned time-share they are not required.  As for other lodgings, I would assume they might public access and not under HUD and therefore only task trained service dogs required entrance.

I'm just musing though.  You can always call the DOJ info line and ask them.

[kg]

My grandparents, the ones who've organized everything, have spoken to them (or so I understand).  As for the type of lodging, it's more of a sort of hotel with little individual cabins rather than a time-share. 

I must confess, though I understand the SD access rights and such, even though I've actually owned ESAs as prescribed by my doc for going on 8 years, I've never been in a situation where I've needed to know about their legal protections and the different distinctions in lodgings and such.    And now I'm just cursing myself for not making sure everything had been taken care of a lot further in advance.

[Cera]

I'm really sorry.  To be perfectly honest, I doubt you would have a legal case for denial, HOWEVER I think you do have a good opportunity to negotiate.  Have you considered writing out a request for accomodation and submitting a pet resume explaining the situation?  Have you been their before with your dogs and did they behave well?  Do you have referances for your dogs?

Anyway, I have to go now but I'd be interested to hear how it goes.

[Roxie]

An ESA qualifies only as a pet regarding lodging issues. You should board the ESA and take your retired SD as an SD.

Or, just plain and simple plead your case to the management and ask for a special exemption for the sencond dog which is your pet.

Roxie

[kg]

I cannot thank you guys enough for the advice!  It can be so hard to try to balance our personal needs while obeying both the letter and spirit of the laws.  Ironically enough, we did in fact end up with a pet cabin by pure chance, so it turned out not to be a problem at all.  Being able to have them both with me made it so much easier...this is the first vacation I've had in over five years.  I do rather miss being able to have Xiomar with me when I'm actually going out places, but on the plus side, when we leave him behind with Ginny, she goes from being a heathen to being a well-behaved little lady.  I was quite impressed with how well the cabin management handled the pet situation too.  They provided special linens and such to put over the couch and bedding...first time I've seen such a thing.  And the dogs absolutely adored our little forays into the woods.  :grins:  So many squirrels!

At any rate, I've got the documentation from my doctors, but I haven't put together a pet resume.  I think that could be a very helpful thing to have on hand in the future.  And next time I'll be making certain of the arrangements a LOT farther in advance to avoid such stress.  :gentle hugs:  Thanks all...means a lot to me.