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Old Jul 24, 2014, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by jobidoodle
2. if i am able to bring the dog on the plane with me (as an emotional support dog) rather than have him fly as cargo - should I?
NO!

Unless you have a genuine condition that requires the consistent need for an emotional support dog (and the necessary diagnosis and medical documentation) you should not game the system and falsely claim the dog as an emotional support animal.

Originally Posted by jobidoodle
the dog has never traveled on a plane before.
The dog's comfort, or lack thereof, does not justify claiming him as emotional support animal. That category was created to assist those people struggling with very real disabilities.
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