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Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen
Standards for "emotional support" animals on airlines are different than the other standards for "service" animals.
(ACAA vs ADA)
ADA service animals are also limited to dogs and miniature horses.
Suspect that, in many cases, service animals are just an elaborate display of victim status.
Literally, a dog and pony show...
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They should require a certificate of need for a service dog that requires a doctor's note to be issued, similar to handicap permits.
One is not allowed to ask why they need the service dog, but one should be able to request a document proving the service animal has been trained and issued to the person in question from medical need deemed necessary by a health care professional.
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