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Fake Service Dog Bit Me!

Location: New Jersey

So yesterday I was at the supermarket in self checkout, next to me was a “service dog” and its owner. As I was checking out the dog but my leg for no apparent reason. I did not try to touch or even look at the dog. Luckily there was an officer there to start a case. I exchanged info with the owner so they could share the vaccine records with me.

They could not provide the officer and proof the dog was a service dog, and not to be judgey but it was a pittbull; I don’t think that breed can be a service dog. Even the officer wasn’t too sure but couldn’t press it so to the law I guess saying you have to take them at their word.

Fast forward to today, I still haven’t received any vaccine info for the dog so I am in the ER to get a series of rabies vaccines to make sure I’m ok. I have insurance but still have copays and would imagine I incur other health fees to close the loop on this.

Should I now let the police know I want to press charges. 1. To be compensated for any fees incurred and 2. Make sure this person isn’t bringing a potentially dangerous animal in public settings going forward. I DO NOT want anything to happen to the dog, I just don’t want others to potentially be out at risk if this person is faking a service dog to bring it into public setting.

Any advice would be appreciated!

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Fake Service Dog Bit Me!

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