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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  I can understand that if you have an honest need for a service animal. But when people WITHOUT any real need for them have them certfied as such just so that they can take them with them everywhere, to me, that is just wrong!  You are taking advantage of a system that was put into place for people who really need it and eventually it could make matters more difficult for those who really do depend on the aid of an animal for day to day life. It's no different than someone getting paid cash under the table and collecting gov't assisance, or someone using handicapped parking when they have no real need for it. |
Well said. For those that do need the additional emotional support to get through the stress of airline travel, I am glad the process is available to help you. You deserve the opportunity for assistance just as those who need a service dog to assist with physical disabilities. For those who do not need it and just want a free ticket for their pups -- shame on you.
For those who are verifying their dogs to be therapy dogs to help others -- what a wonderful thing you are doing for people! Yorkies are such loving dogs. I think they truly NEED people! So, it works both ways. As they provide therapy to others, I think they derive joy from it too. I know my dogs have literally saved my life. They gave me a reason to push on when I was at a very low point after I lost my husband. They had to be taken care of so that made me put one foot in front of the other. I am not so sure I would have if not for them. But it did not stop there. They knew when I was most depressed and they would try to cheer me up! Ben, especially would provide me with almost comic relief, bringing a toy and insisting I play with him. They really got me through some rough times and they still are! I am very grateful to them!
