Service Animal Suit Against Uber

The National Federation of the Blind of California has filed suit combining 40 complaints that Uber drivers have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to transport blind passengers and their guide dogs.

A California judge ruled the suit can go forward. Jelisa Castrodale, USA Today, wrote that Uber is supposed to “deactivate” drivers who discriminate against any potential passengers. Hooray for rules, regulations, and a rational and caring judge.

Canine influenza alert

Air Animal Inc. is in Portugal for the TIRA and EuRA relocation conferences. Even so, we're monitoring pet health issues. We're writing to alert our friends there is a nationwide outbreak of flu in dogs which is a potentially dangerous and communicable respiratory disease. We urge pet owners who are traveling with or relocating their pets this summer to seriously consider vaccinating their dog for canine influenza. This is a preventable disease with vaccination. Pets relocating to Australia must be vaccinated for canine influenza before entry. --Dr. Walter Woolf, VMD