1. Press and Media
2. Demonstrations
3. Petition passed far and wide, FB by itself will not cut it
4. YouTube video…that could be set up renacted along with a nifty little song, much like the UNITED BREAKS GUITARS piece (lyrics can be provided….music also a possibillityit is a )
5. The Service Dog Organizations and the ACTIVIST Disability groups should be willing/glad to help. THERE are disability activist grops…… Even though itis a Veteran’s org Wounded Warrior’s might be willing to help or offer direction.

The can’t fight BIG BUSINESS is what they are counting on.

Additionally the Franchise holder and MacDonald’s Corporate might not even be aware of this happening. One cannot imagine the so called manager rushing to the phone to call his bosses and or corporate to announce “Hey, just wanted you to know I just kicked out a disable person with her service dog, was rude to boot, and violated Federal Law.” So try Corporate and owners first. Remind them that the Ronald MacDonalds Houses has lots of disabled children, due tot their serious illnesses. Wonder how families would feel on hearing about this dreadful event. Be specific about what you expect, not only from that MacDonalds but also overall what Corporate and Franchise holders must do to keep this from happening to anyone else in the future.

Remember, while it eventually became law, civil rights was not fought and won in the courts. It was fought and won on the ground and in the public eye and in the Pocket Books of those who would not embrace those rights. Coroporations are only big because WE make them big and WE keep them big.

Just because you heard $3000 from one attorney does not mean you will hear it from all. That is a ridiculous quote. Report that person to the local bar association.

Additionally, does anyone have any info, maybe gained by being in court, of the name of the supposed “medication” that was disucssed, It would be excellent to know so it could be researched to see if “abberant sexual behavior” was a known side effect. To even suggest that or offer that as an excuse isreprehensible. It is the same excuse that David P. Santuomo, the fireman in OH who hung and shot his two dogs so he could “go on vacation”, used. My ‘meds” made me do it. HE only got 90 days in jail, and looking at Wondra’s rap sheet, that ought to be a cake walk for him. We need to make sure this is a NO EXCUSE, NO WRIST SLAP sentencing.

Wisconsisn Child Protective Services had also keep a very good eye on the “girlfriend” and so called mother. Anyone who would support and go back to a sub species scum like this, is likely to not be all that concerned about her own child’s welfare, who is already in emotionally jeopardy over what has happened to her dog, and now sees her mother supporting this person. Does not say much for any of the supposed “adults” involved.

We all have financial difficulties surrounding us now in this day and age, but there are federal attorneys who will do this on your behalf.

I understand about big corporate greed, but this is not about corporate greed. They have broken the law and did not allow a guide dog into their PUBLIC facility.

Please contact the federal jurisdictions. They will help you, and will not charge you.

Keep us posted and good luck

These creatures do not have voices as we humans do. WE ARE THEIR VOICES.

don’t fricking tell US that we need Jesus in our lives. Read all the posts-we are God loving human beings.

You and WTF need to get a life and don’t come onto a site where the damn title reads FOR THE LOVE OF THE DOG, and then tell us what to do.

Go away. People like you and WTF are a waste of our time. Get a life, and go bitch to others at some other site. Go to a Jesus site and tell them how mean we are here. GO GO GO FAR FAR AWAY.

The only thing that is going to cause fear enough to follow the laws by huge corporations like McDonald’s is to put some teeth into the laws and allow flagrant violations like this “punitive damages” As I understand it – there are NO punitive damages for violating state or federal violations of the law. Corporations have successfully lobbied to be sure the little guy – John Q Public does not have a change against the greed and power with corporations like McDonald’s.

I did contact VOPA in VA and I also contacted the ACLU. I haven’t filed a Federal Complaint yet but I probably will for all the good it will do. If I could find an attorney who had the means and the willingness to take this on Pro Bono, I would help in any way I could with the leg work.

I have started a cause to boycott McDonalds on FACE BOOK.

Hi DC Advocate, you should definitely speak up and speak out on this terrible treatment NOT to mention the flagrant violation of FEDERAL LAW. Not only should you do it for you and your daughter, but for all others with disabilities and for all those who have service dogs and have either been treated similarly or may face that in the future. The shame and humiliation should rightfully go to this manager and all those who may have supported this action, or not stepped in to stop it, manager or not.

1. Identify if this MacDonald’s is franchise, affiliate or Corporate owned, That is easy to get, they are suppose to tell you, if not contact MacDonald’s Corporate for that info (contact info below with all contact numbers/links)

MacDonald’s Corporation
One McDonalds Plaza Dept 332
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
United States
Website: http://www.mcdonalds.com Phone: (630) 623-3000
Fax: (630) 623-5700
Jim Skinner, Chief Executive Officer
Denis Hennequin, President,

2. If franchise or affiliate owned contact them and MacDonald’s Corporation, if Corporate owned just contact MacDonald’s Corporate. Tell them specifically and in detail what you want, what you expect them to do and what are the minimum actions you will accept on their part. Don’t let them come up with their own ideas. Those will likely be phony apology (worth nothing) and some silly offer of free fries. That will not help the next person that is treated in the same manner.

3. Also tell them exactly what you are prepared to do if they do not make appropriate reparations and take appropriate action. That should include contacting the Department of Justice (ADA watch dogs. Protection and Advocacy for ADA, National Association for the Disabled, local media – TV and Newspapers, particularly any reporters who cover consumer and or rights issues, and any Disability Advocacy groups in the area…including service dog groups.

DIRECT PHONE FOR US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (800) 514 – 0301
This is the GO TO organization that oversees ALL ADA law and violations falling under Titles II and III. As a public and or commercial facility MacDonald’s falls under Title III.

If in need of direct advocacy or legal services, including representation from an attorney, consider contacting local Protection and Advocacy Service. Every U.S. State has a Protection and Advocacy Service (P&A) charged by state governor and funded by the federal government to protect and advocate for the rights of all persons with disabilities in that state. If you believe rights have been violated, request assistance from state P&A. P&A may provide direct services to you, including an advocate to assist with asserting rights, or an attorney to represent on legal matters. In many instances, these services are entirely free, or may be provided at a significantly reduced rate.

To find local Protection and Advocacy Services Organization, click here and choose your state: http://www.ndrn.org/aboutus/pwd.htm

THIS is Washington DC University Legal Services P & A http://www.uls-dc.org/PAP.htm

To find your local Legal Aid organization, click here and choose your state:
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/findlegalhelp/home.cfm

National Organization on Disability
888 Sixteenth Street NW, Suite 800 \ Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 293-5960 \ Fax: (202) 293-7999 \ TTY: (202) 293-5968
http://www.nod.org/