If the dog is a therapy dog, (and they can't by law, ask for proof of either the disability or the certification), they can't discriminate. It would even be harder to discriminate as they allow large dogs there. Go see the manager with Charm. I wish one of them were my son's client...he fights those ordinances frequently (Independent living centers) Stormy In a message dated 11/17/08 12:13:11 PM, grnram415@xxxxxxx writes: > I have a couple who have been waiting over 3 yrs for a Charm puppy.? They > are apartment dwellers but saved money and changed jobs so they could move > into a pet friendly apartment complex.? They have researched the breed and > are > prepared for training, exercise and giving this pup a job.? The wife works > from home and the husband splits his time at work and home.? The husband met > Charm years ago and fell in love with her.? He has a slightly slow (I don't > know > the PC term) but is fully functional.??So, they moved into a new apartment > building that would accept large dogs.? Then, they were told GSD's weren't > allowed!!!!!!!!? > The wife called me today asking what to do.? They were supposed to come see > Charm granddaughter's this week.? I told her not to come out until we resolve > the apartment thing.? I know they will fall in love with the one pup.? They > have waited so long that I don't even have a Charm pup for them.? But, they > so want her grandbaby.? Normally, I would hesitate about an apartment > situation.? But, these people would be the most awesome home, no matter where > they > lived.? > > Anyway, I told her to tell the leasing agent that this pup will be trained > as a therapy dog and not as a guard dog.? I offered to bring Charm to the > leasing office to meet the employees so they can see the temperament.? They > live > close so I can help with training and certification.? Anyone else have any > ideas?? I so want them to have the pup they have waited for.? > > I hate Breed Bans. > > Laura > > "You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Stormy Hope *~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~* Dog's love is different, it requires no return www.FairhopeGSD.com ************** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news & more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=htt p://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000001) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================