I am a regular member, had to leave today because there was a dog there. I have serious allergies!! . Please post when there's a dog in there!! and one of these things trying to do? Do they really need to be there?

what r they trained to do???

Peg: Only service animals are permitted on YMCA property. Under Florida law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities may bring their service animals to all "public accommodations." The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is committed to its role in providing equal opportunity and access to any individual. Our policy on service animals is as follows: A service animal is permitted on YMCA property and within YMCA buildings unless the use of a service animal would result in a fundamental program alteration or jeopardize the safe operation of the YMCA. A service animal must have been trained as a service animal in the work or tasks directly related to the person’s disability. Individuals are permitted to bring a service animal into all areas of the YMCA. Individuals with disabilities are not required to show proof of certification for their service animal.