PTSD Veteran With Service Dog Did Right Thing, Owner of Restaurant Didn't

Veteran and his service dog asked to leave Lake Charles restaurant
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Published: July 21, 2015

“The lady went to ‘no dogs are allowed in here; you have to take you dog outside.’ I go to pulling out all my paperwork, trying to show that he is a service animal, He is registered; he is allowed to go in with me. They just weren’t having it.” he said.

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) –A veteran and his service dog were asked to leave a Lake Charles restaurant Friday by the owners — a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Now the young man has filed a discrimination complaint.

It’s not the first time owners of the Panda Super Buffet have told someone with a service dog to leave, but veteran Brian Wallis is hoping that it will be the last.

In addition to normal commands, Koon helps his owner, Brian Wallis, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.

“I struggle with anxiety, depression. My mood is always up and down, up and down.” he said.
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