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    Service Animals2 votes

    How should service animal training be verified in a national registry?

    There is no federal requirement for service animal certification today. A registry could help reduce fraud while protecting handler privacy. How should training be confirmed?

    Companion Animals2 votes

    How should emotional support and therapy animals be categorized?

    ESAs and therapy animals have different legal roles than service animals. Confusing these categories causes real problems for handlers and the public. The registry needs clear, plain-language distinctions.

    Data & Privacy2 votes

    What should be visible to the public in the registry?

    Animal reunification works best when some data is searchable. But privacy and safety matter too. What level of public visibility feels right?

    Government Integration2 votes

    Should the registry connect with local city and county licensing?

    Most U.S. animal licensing is local. A national registry could reduce duplicate fees and paperwork, but only with local partnership. How should NAWN approach this?

    Data & Privacy2 votes

    How should data privacy and consent work?

    Registry data includes personal details. Handlers, especially those with disabilities, need strong protections against misuse.

    Service Animals2 votes

    Which fields should be required when registering a service animal?

    Too many required fields create barriers. Too few make the registry less useful for safety and reunification. What should be required vs. optional?

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    12 total votes · updated after each vote

    How should service animal training be verified in a national registry?

    Service
    Owner attestation with clear responsibilities explained1 · 50%
    Letter or record from a qualified trainer or organization1 · 50%
    Optional verification badge — handlers choose what to share0 · 0%
    No training check in registry — focus on education instead0 · 0%

    How should emotional support and therapy animals be categorized?

    Companion
    Four separate categories: service, ESA, therapy, companion — with simple definitions2 · 100%
    Service vs. non-service only, with sub-types explained inside0 · 0%
    Owner selects category, registry shows legal differences automatically0 · 0%
    Use functional descriptions (e.g., task-based, comfort-based) instead of labels0 · 0%

    What should be visible to the public in the registry?

    Privacy
    Animal photo, name, species, and owner city only — contact via NAWN messaging1 · 50%
    Full public profile controlled by owner — owner decides field by field1 · 50%
    Searchable by microchip or ID only — no browsing of all animals0 · 0%
    No public search — owner shares a link when they choose0 · 0%

    Should the registry connect with local city and county licensing?

    Gov. Integration
    NAWN acts as a voluntary national layer alongside local licenses1 · 50%
    NAWN partners with cities to replace duplicate local databases1 · 50%
    NAWN provides data tools for local governments to use voluntarily0 · 0%
    NAWN stays independent — no government integration for now0 · 0%

    How should data privacy and consent work?

    Privacy
    Granular consent: choose who sees what, change anytime2 · 100%
    Private by default: nothing shared unless you opt in0 · 0%
    Tiers: public (photo/name), trusted (vets/shelters), private (owner only)0 · 0%
    Minimal data: only what is needed for reunification and welfare0 · 0%

    Which fields should be required when registering a service animal?

    Service
    Animal name, species, photo, and owner contact only — everything else optional1 · 50%
    Plus service type and tasks performed — training details optional0 · 0%
    Plus handler needs and emergency contacts — with privacy controls0 · 0%
    Full profile required — thorough records help everyone1 · 50%

    Results are tallied from all public votes. This is a community input process to guide NAWN's policy recommendations, not a binding government ballot.

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