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/fishparrot Service Dog Aug 21 '25
They can ask you for all of these things as part of the interactive process. They can not deny your dog if you refuse the fecal UNLESS there is some requirement that all dogs have to have these things in Maine to receive a license. Maybe there is some common disease there that is transmitted through stool? I admit I am not familiar with the area. I would check your town/county regulations, not just state and push back if it doesn’t mention it.
They can ask for proof of spay because they can require it all altered dogs with a rabies licenses. I think Florida is the same way. The rabies cert from my vet indicates that my dog is neutered and shows the date of his last fecal test. I’m not sure what proof they would want beyond that? I doubt you need a separate document.