Man kicked out of store over service dogs | FOX 13 Seattle

A Woodinville man says he was asked to leave a Value Village store this week after an employee questioned the legitimacy of his two service dogs.

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[lynnstebelton]

That employee laughing at this man should be fired. He obviously has no respect for disabled people.

[naomihaley]

The employee who approached him understood exactly what he was doing. Damn Bully.

[scottcates]

James is awesome. He has worked his tail off for the last few *decades* in Woodinville. He has endured difficulties that would chill the average person to their core. He is a survivor and a hero, in my book. Be well, sir!

[BelieveWomenWhenWeSay]

This man’s enthusiasm, and love of life is what we all need. Thanks for this story.

[lifewithair]

James is a big part of my childhood-- he was the sweetest checker at the Kirkland safeway for many many years of my life --- soo happy to see him around and no longer covering his face-- i pray he lives a long life and people honor his disability and his dog. Have not seen him in about 22 years.

[desmeisme]

He truly seems like the sweetest man and his service dogs are darling. I’m sorry for his loss of his prior fur buddy

[DarwinsWaitingRoomIsFull]

We lost our daughter when she was 30 to a rare genetic condition. People don't understand something they've never heard of and sometimes even those closest to you will question the situation. James, your kind soul has touched my icy heart, thank you for speaking up, for all of us. ❤

[penelopesheehan]

Speak up, VALUE Village. Ball’s in your court.

[janecox]

I hope this shop will apologise and train their staff appropriately.James was very gracious to not want punishment or recompense for their despicable actions

[pdxtom]

I worked in retail for years and the law, as I understand it, is that an employee can ask;
#1 IS this a service animal
#2 WHAT service does it provide. Period.
Anything beyond that and the employee is out of line.
Someone can correct me if something has changed.

[jhawk]

I have met James multiple times and his two dogs Otis and sprinkles. I don’t know why they would kick him out he is so sweet

[Redninja-so]

James is the man!!! His dogs are always well behaved when we see him at work!! And he is super polite. I will not ever be going to value village if you live in that area you shouldn’t either

[ThatCrazyDogLady]

Sorry this happend to you. Shame on the worker.

[plastikloser]

A very clear violation of the American with disabilities act. You can ask what the dogs service is, but not challenge or harass someone. One of their employees is being a pos

[cynthiarogers]

*JAMES IS A VERY GRACIOUS MAN.*
*MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS DOGGIE COMPAMIONS, OTIS AND SPRINKLES.*
*HONEY BEAR IS SMILING FROM HEAVEN ABOVE !!!*

[BOSSLADY-cuvs]

No, that guy DOES...need to lose his job, this clearly discrimination.

[lunallena]

Please respect this person everywhere he goes with the two doggies.Best friends companions for him.❤❤😊

[_cocita]

May God keep and bless you always James!🙏🏻💜

[RainMan]

This is deeply disappointing. I've been a frequent customer of this particular Value Village for the last few years now. Always had a good experience with them. But now, this incident has cast them in a very unfavorable light. It's shameful how James was treated. To be honest, I don't feel like I want to shop at their location anymore because of this. I do hope the employee who told him to leave and then joked about it with his co-workers was fired.

[PatrickMJr]

After all the comments I've seen, this guy sounds like an absolute legend of Washington. And definitely is in my book.