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re: This service dog problem is out of control
Posted on 8/22/19 at 8:42 pm to MarinaTigerEsq
Posted on 8/22/19 at 8:42 pm to MarinaTigerEsq
quote:are all these issues like 5 years old? Because a decade ago people were not dying in the airports and I didn’t have mutts all over the place
Unless you’re a doctor and you’ve examined the person and their medical history, you really can’t assess whether or not a person needs a service animal. A person can look fit and young yet struggle with reactions that cause loss of consciousness (vasal vagal reactions, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.), impaired motor function (early arthritis), or panic attacks (such as a crime victim experiencing PTSD). Judge less
Posted on 8/22/19 at 8:56 pm to tigerfoot
It’s not about life or death at every moment, it’s about whether the animal performs a disability related function (I’m not discussing ESA in this context. Generally, I think ESA should be allowed in the cabin but you should have to buy the animal a seat). Maybe 5 years ago people were worried about being judged, didn’t realize they qualified, or relied on alternatives like pain medication. The airport is unique because it indicates a journey of some days. It’s more likely people will be unwilling to part with an animal who performs a service this length of time. Also, airports have gotten a lot more stressful over the past couple of decades- TSA nude machines, inability to accompany loved ones to gate, etc. I’m not surprised more people need/want support for the experience
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