Service animals, in most cases dogs or in rare cases miniature horses, are companions that are trained to perform specific tasks for the benefit of the disabled individual. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals can be any breed or size. Tasks these animals are trained to perform include assisting with mobility for blind individuals, alerting of a medical issue to come (such as a seizure or low blood sugar), alerting people who are deaf to their surroundings, pulling a wheelchair, assisting during a seizure, retrieving medicine and other necessities. There are many factors that can be considered when determining when a service animal should retire, such as medical decline or loss of passion for the work. Service animals typically retire between eight and ten years old but it has not yet been determined what the specific age for retirement is. Moreover, there are no clear guidelines to what circumstances prompt retirement. There are a lack of studies demonstrating the opinions of service animal owners and veterinarians on retirement factors. Additionally, there is no distinct answer on the opinion of veterinarians as to what medical factor they believe to be the most crucial to the animal’s health and performance. It is hypothesized that veterinarians would be more inclined to retire a service animal based on a medical issue while owners would be more likely to retire their companion due to a behavioral issue. It is also hypothesized that the purpose the service animal fulfills does not impact the choice the veterinarian makes.