Every bride and groom deserves to have the wedding of their dreams. For some, that could mean getting a picturesque venue; for others, it could mean wearing the perfect dress. But there’s no point in all these things if the couple is not able to enjoy their special day to the fullest.
A groom took to Reddit to talk about how his effort to ensure his soon-to-be wife’s comfort led to family drama. The author faced a dilemma as his sister has a service dog and the bride is allergic to doggos. Keep reading to find out how he dealt with this tricky situation.
No bride wants to battle an allergic reaction on her wedding day
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A groom requested his sister to leave her service dog at home due to his soon-to-be wife’s allergies
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Service dogs provide invaluable help to their owners
As per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs are specially trained to carry out designated tasks for individuals with disabilities. These impairments may be neurological, intellectual, sensory, psychological, or physical.
But not every dog can be considered a service dog. The canines have to be calm by nature and also have friendly behavior. They need to be intelligent in order to perform complex tasks. During their training period, they are taught to pull a wheelchair. They also know how to assist those with visual or hearing problems.
Service dogs help people with mental disabilities by reminding them to take their medications on time. They can perform many other tasks that are specific to each person. In general, dogs have a better sense of smell than humans.
In the case of diabetes, service dogs can smell the chemical changes that occur if a person’s blood sugar levels drop too low (hypoglycemia) or rise too high (hyperglycemia). When they detect such alarming changes, they try to alert their handler by nudging or barking. This makes the person aware that something is wrong, and they are able to take action accordingly.
They even help to improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy and PTSD. Not only do service dogs provide their owners with invaluable assistance, but they also grow to be loving friends. Some breeds that make for good service dogs include golden retrievers, German shepherds, and poodles.
A person is allowed to take their service dogs anywhere with them, as these animals have full public access rights. This means they are permitted to go to places like restaurants, libraries, and public transportation where other animals aren’t usually allowed. Many countries around the world have regulations that ensure these specially trained animals can accompany their handlers in public places.
Pet allergies affect many people around the world
Nonetheless, this does not mean that those with dog allergies won’t experience an adverse response from a service dog. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 10 to 20% of the world’s population is allergic to cats and dogs.
In this instance, the woman had dog allergies, which is why the groom requested that his sister not bring her service dog. He even clarified that he wouldn’t ask her to do so for other family events, but since this was the bride’s big day, she deserved to enjoy it.
Imagine having a sneezing or runny nose during your ceremony. Or you might feel itching in your eyes, nose, or throat. Sometimes the eyes become red and watery, and your face might swell.
There could be many stressful things that happen during a wedding, but having an allergic reaction shouldn’t be one of them, especially when it can be avoided. Do you think the man was right in asking his sister not to bring her service dog? What would you have done?
Many applauded the groom for standing up for his bride, even suggesting he uninvite his sister
