I use a service dog and people constantly try to pet him or distract him while he is working, then get offended when I tell them to stop like I am being rude.
More people experience this than they realize.
The public's desire for connection with animals overrides respect for disabled people's medical needs, revealing a hierarchy of whose comfort matters.
“Where Are You with Disability & Accessibility?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.