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MaxJack'sMom
03-14-2007, 08:00 PM
A woman was fired for bringing her Maltese to work with her at a mental health clinic. She brought the Malt and other dog to ease her anxiety and depression. She had been doing this for more than 8 years. A new director told her not to bring her Maltese anymore because it was an office hazard.
The owner filed a grievance, stating that she needed the dog for her depression, but the director and members of the clinics board eliminated her job.
The jury found that the center had retaliated against her and hadn't properly handled the grievance.
Morkie4
03-14-2007, 08:01 PM
Wowser!!!! Malts do have a calming affect on me. The sweet face and the lovely long hair to stroke! Peace and contentment. I hope the lady uses the money for a good purpose! Like buying another maltese!:)
Kanga
03-15-2007, 06:42 AM
Good for her for taking it further Crickey :D How stupid are some people I feel for the inmates of that place.

I agree Carol, the first thing I would splurge on would be a little fluffy white stress reliever :D
maltesemum
03-15-2007, 07:24 AM
Well done, good for her:D
I Found Nemo
03-15-2007, 07:53 AM
:D I am glad she won:D !!!
ANDREA~
lilybellesmom
03-17-2007, 08:40 PM
I'm so glad she won that case! I'd move to a bigger place and get 2 more Maltese babies!:)
Chloeandj
03-19-2007, 08:51 PM
I am suprised! I managed a mental health clinic for quite a few years. Some of the docs brought their dogs in daily! And encouraged patients to bring in their dogs during their sessions. I've brought one of mine many times. I guess the difference is, the clinic and building was owned by one of the docs that brought in her dog. I can't think of any health hazard bringing a dog into a mental health clinic would cause. :mad:
Miss Melanie
06-23-2007, 09:40 AM
I am suprised! I managed a mental health clinic for quite a few years. Some of the docs brought their dogs in daily! And encouraged patients to bring in their dogs during their sessions. I've brought one of mine many times. I guess the difference is, the clinic and building was owned by one of the docs that brought in her dog. I can't think of any health hazard bringing a dog into a mental health clinic would cause. :mad:

Sad! I think the "health hazard" was one of pure jealousy and ignorance. It's a shame that in today's world there are people in that line of work that still do not know the value our dogs have. I know first hand the the benefit of our dogs on me.

enJOY!
Melanie
kelkiss5
06-26-2007, 07:18 AM
Hey with that kind of money, she could buy us all a malt
MaxJack'sMom
06-26-2007, 07:28 AM
sounds good to me, but I would let my good friends here be first in line to get one, who don't have one yet.:)
kelkiss5
06-26-2007, 08:21 AM
sounds good to me, but I would let my good friends here be first in line to get one, who don't have one yet.:)
Ach Cheryl, what a sweetie you are.
MaxJack'sMom
06-26-2007, 08:22 AM
Well, it's only fair to share the wealth of being owned by a Maltese.
jazzysmom
07-12-2007, 08:48 PM
Macy & Jazzy just seem to know when I am down or something is wrong they will sit in my lap or beside me and it makes me feel better...just nothing like it.
I Found Nemo
07-13-2007, 03:57 AM
Macy & Jazzy just seem to know when I am down or something is wrong they will sit in my lap or beside me and it makes me feel better...just nothing like it.

I agree Belinda, there is nothing like their affection:hearter:
ANDREA
jazzysmom
07-13-2007, 07:01 AM
Macy & Jazzy both just seem to know my mood if I am happy they are playful if I am sad they will just come and sit by me.