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Originally Posted by Dlbonivich
I have an emotional support animal. He is a 5 pounder. He is trained by me. He was recommended by my healthcare professional. I do not take hiM to stores. I have tun into Walgreens with him. I do not leash him I carry him.
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I am sorry that you have need of an emotional support animal. Why you need it is none of my business, but, I have known many people who have had family members, friends and others who have told them "you need to get a dog (or cat)". I don't get why some folks think that others "need to get a dog, get rid of you Chevy and get a Ford, find Jesus, change political parties, etc". They mean well, I guess, but they are pushing their preferences on you. Your health care person might be a member or friend of the local dog pound and is one of those folks who thinks everyone ought to have a dog.
As for emotional support animals, I have no doubt that any animal you love (I have had many dogs) provides a kind of emotional support, just like a friend. But there other ways to get emotional support. I have been to nursing homes where some of the patients have a teddy bear or doll for comfort and support. Police and Fire units and others sometimes have a teddy bear that they will give to a child that is traumatized. Teddy is always ready to comfort and doesn't have needs that can put stress on a person dealing with their own problems.
And what about the animal? Animals are sensitive to their surroundings and they feel the stress but can't really understand it. All they know is that something is wrong, but they don't know how to fix it. I pity that animal.
While I get that some folks have emotional issues, I feel that there are other, and sometimes better, options for finding comfort rather then placing the burden of stress and discomfort on an animal.
And, yes, I own a teddy bear. No, I don't take it shopping, to the bank, etc.
Please stay. Stay safe. Peace!