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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 1:32 pm
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Yaatri
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Emotional support needs as aided by service animals.

I understand why a blind person needs a service dog. Maybe its because I have not experienced the anxiety support annimals are supposed to relieve, I have a great deal of difficulty with Emotional Support Animals.
Pot-bellied pigs WILL fly (along with miniature horses and monkeys): Passengers to be allowed to take exotic pets on flights for 'emotional support'


Originally Posted by Daily Mail
Pot-bellied pigs can grow as large as 300 pounds. They can be trained to open and close doors and use a litter box.
The article also says
Originally Posted by Daily MailThe owner must also provide a 'relief area' for his or her animal.

Read more: [url
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2171121/Pot-bellied-pigs-miniature-horses-allowed-planes-offer-owners-emotional-support.html#ixzz20LN7wLCP[/url]
Is it going too far? People can and do try to pass their pets as ESAs doing a disservice to those really in need of a service animal.

Most children travelling alone suffer from anxiety, which is easily dealt with by a parent or another craegiver. Should children be allowed to have their parents travel for free as ESPs (Emotional Support Person).

What if I need my children and wife to be ESP? A terminally ill person may need his entire family, wife, children, grand children and great children for emotional support.
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