Fake Service Dogs
Apr 21, 2015, 12:13 pm
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Apr 21, 2015, 12:40 pm
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I think passive aggressive complaints on the internet are a much better example. I'd say more, but don't want the moderation hassles.
Apr 21, 2015, 1:29 pm
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Jul 12, 2015, 7:55 pm
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Florida law criminalizing fake service animals goes into effect:
http://www.winknews.com/2015/06/17/f...minal-offense/
Granted the loophole that there are no real standards for service animals is still very much the case, but at least 'emotional support pig' lady could face some consequences if Big Bacon goes on a rampage in the airport food court after discovering her cousins were part of the breakfast special.
http://www.winknews.com/2015/06/17/f...minal-offense/
If caught, someone could face up to 60 days in jail, along with a $500 fine.
Jul 12, 2015, 8:32 pm
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Emotional support dogs....that whole idea pisses me off. That's bull. However, having taken Valium, it's a) addictive and b) can really [vulgarism edited by Moderator] you up. Dogs are better, but NEEDING an emotional support dog while say...traveling or going about your day? Please. 
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Jul 14, 2015, 12:05 pm
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I haven't read through the whole thread, but just wanted to comment that I have been seated next to someone with an "emotional support" animal. The passenger said that flying made her nervous so her doc gave her the precription.
I'm not one to push drugs, but isn't that what valium/xanax/klonipin is for? I had to sacrifice my leg room for a 50+ pound bulldog. Granted, he was cute, but major airlines really need to stop this practice. If there is a medication you can take for the condition, then why the dog? I would happily give up space for a dog that's really needed, but OMG get some damn klonipin.
.. but I suppose that the medication answer would require people to be *gasp* responsible pet owners and either find a friend or a place to board their dog while on vacation.
I'm not one to push drugs, but isn't that what valium/xanax/klonipin is for? I had to sacrifice my leg room for a 50+ pound bulldog. Granted, he was cute, but major airlines really need to stop this practice. If there is a medication you can take for the condition, then why the dog? I would happily give up space for a dog that's really needed, but OMG get some damn klonipin.
.. but I suppose that the medication answer would require people to be *gasp* responsible pet owners and either find a friend or a place to board their dog while on vacation.
However, a prescription for an accompanying 60-pound bulldog would definitely put my mind at ease. @:-)
Jan 14, 2016, 11:24 am
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What about a turkey? Would that make you nervous? Why would anyone want a turkey as an ESA? I really don't get it.
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/0.../?intcmp=hpbt1
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/0.../?intcmp=hpbt1
Jan 14, 2016, 1:40 pm
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What about a turkey? Would that make you nervous? Why would anyone want a turkey as an ESA? I really don't get it.
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/0.../?intcmp=hpbt1
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/0.../?intcmp=hpbt1
Jan 14, 2016, 5:14 pm
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Only in the first world, I'm guessing. @:-)
Jan 14, 2016, 6:32 pm
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Different folks different strokes. Objectively speaking if one can accept that a person NEEDS a dog as an ESA, there isn't really much reason not to accept that another person could NEED a turkey or (insert any other animal here).
Jan 15, 2016, 3:48 am
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It's not that people in the second and third worlds don't have that same condition, it's just that only people in the first world can afford to keep an animal as a pet and use it as their wooby.
Naturally, most of these people are so focused on their condition as a justification for the need of an ESA - and I do acknowledge the legitimacy of their mental condition - that they fail to show any concern for, like, the whole rest of the human race, by having their ESA's trained to actual service animal levels.
Thus, whether their need for an ESA is legitimate or not, most ESAs literally are nothing more than pets and fail to reach the level of genuine service animal.
Naturally, most of these people are so focused on their condition as a justification for the need of an ESA - and I do acknowledge the legitimacy of their mental condition - that they fail to show any concern for, like, the whole rest of the human race, by having their ESA's trained to actual service animal levels.
Thus, whether their need for an ESA is legitimate or not, most ESAs literally are nothing more than pets and fail to reach the level of genuine service animal.
Jan 15, 2016, 4:56 am
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Jan 15, 2016, 7:12 am
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I doubt the airlines , or other companies would like to question anyone about their "service dog" because they could be sued ,
maybe I need a "service big screen" to calm me down on long flights
I know a couple people that use the "service dog" vests so they can bring their dogs places that they are not allowed , no one will question then !
maybe I need a "service big screen" to calm me down on long flights
I know a couple people that use the "service dog" vests so they can bring their dogs places that they are not allowed , no one will question then !