I am so sorry you are going through this, Blacksmith. I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you make this sad transition. Most days, I can't wait to get home from work to see our husky. She is the sweetest soul, and just makes my day! We have one Muslim family in our neighborhood, but the police officer who has a canine partner who lives behind them, told them he's watching them and they are on extreme notice not to try anything with any pets. He scares me, so I think they "got it." The man in the Muslim family does drive a taxi-I need to ask the officer if that guy turns down blind passengers with service dogs.