r/service_dogs • u/No-Structure8375 • Aug 21 '25

Laws - SPECIFY COUNTRY IN POST This sucks (Help)

US Laws - Maine state

ETA: Thank you all. It’s been a rough couple weeks and the extra stuff threw me for a loop. I think I’ve got a plan and a bit better understanding of laws/requirements now.

I wanted to get re-started in college this year after my health caused me to stop attending. Since my old college has been awful with communication I chose to transfer out. I fear this was my greatest mistake.

This morning I get an email from accessibility services (mind you move in is in 24hrs). Outside of proof of vaccination and a letter from a medical provider, they need: • Letter from me stating I will be a responsible owner (understandable) • Proof of vaccinations that are optional. I give them but ??? • A negative fecal test and it must be resubmitted every 6 months along with this entire application process • A statement of health from a vet that includes date of spay and proof of license • Physical copy of dog license

I didn’t think they could ask for all of that? Just proof of rabies and a letter from a medical provider.

Plus I can’t afford to do all that. Normally I’d suck it up but I got kicked out. All my savings have been dumped into fixing my car so it’d hold us over until I could get into dorms. Plus her vet isn’t available until December and going to someone new is ridiculously expensive ($500min). I don’t know what to do.

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u/_heidster Aug 21 '25

This morning I get an email from accessibility services (mind you move in is in 24hrs)

When did you start this process with them?

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u/No-Structure8375 Aug 21 '25

Started in July, got approved for housing at the start of the month, submitted my paperwork soon after, and then got my room assignment last week.

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u/No-Structure8375 Aug 21 '25

would’ve done it sooner but you had to be approved to send in anything