Does Uber or Lyft allow nonassistance dogs? What if its an emergency?
Do you think an Uber driver would have picked us up in an emergency for a four block ride home?
I was walking a pet friend this past weekend and she was stung by a bee in the park. She couldn't/wouldn't walk. I considered leaving her with another park goer and running home to get the car. Since we were only four blocks and she was a small breed I ended up carrying her home.
A note for Uber hatters- I know, I use Uber because people know what it is but a regular taxi would have worked too but not all of us live in Manhatten and can hail a taxi (Portland, for example, is call head only).
Two tips for Rover and Uber: 1) Maybe Uber should offer a "once every 3 months emergency strange request tool" that allows their drivers to be heroes when we need them. 2) Maybe Rover should offer emergency ride credit codes for when you are out on a walk and need to get home or to the Vet ASAP for doggy's health. Obviously trying to figure out how the codes work while doggy is in pain isn't the best solution but I'm sure the smart people at Uber and Rover can figure something out.
To be honest, I've never thought to ask ahead and I've never had a problem, but my dog is small and well behaved. I would always just ask, as the other commenters have suggested. Most Uber drivers are pretty cool and happy to work with you.