Originally Posted by
arlflyer
I didn't say I considered ESAs bogus. I said I had a problem with bogus ESAs. There is a Venn Diagram here. I fail to see how an animal locked in a crate can provide any support, and I also pointed out that the OP referred to the animal as a pet, so it made me suspicious.
I consider ESA to be a specialized subcategory of pet; your classification may differ.
Originally Posted by
mvoight
I am confused about why they would be keeping the ESA cat in a carrier under the seat, instead of holding it.
The person in question is travelling to stay with a relative for several weeks for the holidays, and did not wish to check the animal. She has procured a carrier which is sized to fit underneath an airplane seat.