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Does the designation “emotional support animal” make any sense?

Asked by Demosthenes (14934points) December 14th, 2018 from iPhone

Or is it just a bunch of BS?

My friend is trying to get his dog classified as an ESA so he can save $75 on the rent. He admittedly is taking advantage of the system.

Delta Airlines is apparently banning ESAs on flights longer than 8 hours due to sanitary and “biting” issues.

Isn’t any pet an emotional support animal? And my friend’s experience tells me the designation is easy to get. Service animals help people with disabilities, but ESAs are for just about anyone. Will this just lead to more people bringing their pets into various stores and businesses?

I work in a library and we ban all animals except service dogs. I wonder how long it will be before we have to let in ESAs. I’m sure the laws are different everywhere. Do you know the laws in your area?

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