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It is a matter of comfort level no matter how you look at it. Personally, I don't have a hearing dog because I function just fine without one. I do have a useless little Pom that pees and shits all over the place and his idea of protection is simply barking when someone comes to the door. As far as intruders, he wouldn't stand a chance.
Anyway - back to what I was saying - if a deaf person feels more secure having a hearing dog, then that's their choice. It doesn't matter if it's necessary or not.
If "a hearing dog" is too expensive to feed, maintain, too much of a hassle to walk, whatever - then guess what? So are cats, so are hamsters and birds, so are fish, etc. Point is, people take animals into their homes because they WANT to. Caring for any animal - pet or not - is a long-time commitment. Personally, no, I don't think it's mandatory (maybe that's a better word than 'necessary') to have a hearing dog if the person is comfortable without one.
Now, the original topic pertains to RIGHT to keep the dog - If the person is deaf, then yes, they have every right to fight to keep the dog legally as an aid to them. If they FEEL they need one, then who are we to judge?
I'd recommend a good disability lawyer if this is the case with the person who is having issues with keeping her hearing dog. I wish ya luck!
PS - Sweetmind - since friggin' WHEN does it matter if your eyesight is good? Is that going to help you when you're sleeping and someone breaks into your home? No, it won't. Is it going to help you when your back is turned? Again, no. My advice to you is to get your head out of your ass and try to consider other people's opinions for a change. You may have your own opinions, but that doesn't "necessarily" mean other people have to see it your way.
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