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Canadian Registry of Therapy Animal & Service Animals (CRTASA) is a centralized registry operating in Canada & US since 2010. It registers service & therapy animals and extends annual memberships to verified applicants that also receive a valid CRTASA Photo ID Card to readily confirm their rightful ownership of their official animal to a place of business. Service animals registered by CRTASA include guide dogs and other trained species (eg. helper monkeys, miniature seeing guide horses, etc..) CRTASA does not certify service animals - it only registers those already officially trained/certified to assist their owner with a disability. The standardized CRTASA Photo ID Card alleviates past confusion that variety of ID Cards (issued by different states, provinces and training facilities) posed for businesses across North America - many of whom were unfamiliar with the issuing body. CRTASA members also benefit from point of purchase discounts on animal products/services extended by participating CRTASA corporate fellows. For details Email: info@crtasa.com or visit www.crtasa.com

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January 6, 2011

School Denies Entry to Elementary Student with Service Dog



A Northern Virginia elementary school in Fairfax County turns away one of their their students because he is accompanied by a service dog.

The twelve-year-old boy, Andrew Stevens lives with a rare form of epilepsy and his assistance dog is trained to detect and respond to his seizures. Despite the animal helping the boy lead a more independent life, the Fairfax County says this dog is not allowed in school.

For complete story click here - then tell us what you think. 
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