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Enough with the fake service dogs and 'emotional support' pigs
Chicago Tribune ^ | 17 jan 2015

Posted on 01/17/2015 5:57:02 AM PST by rellimpank

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To: Vinnie
I hold my wife last week

That's a good thing to do.

21 posted on 01/17/2015 7:05:27 AM PST by Salvey
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To: Salvey

It is New Years...:)


22 posted on 01/17/2015 7:07:01 AM PST by Vinnie
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To: vetvetdoug
h/t Drudge
23 posted on 01/17/2015 7:08:33 AM PST by OwenKellogg
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To: OwenKellogg

“emotional support pig?”

No, just a pig.


24 posted on 01/17/2015 7:08:40 AM PST by Brooklyn Attitude (Things are only going to get worse.)
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To: OwenKellogg

That’s the new spokeswoman for Unsee brand eye-bleach!


25 posted on 01/17/2015 7:10:40 AM PST by bigbob (The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln)
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To: rellimpank

My sister is allergic to pet dander. She and her husband flew from Colorado to Texas for Christmas and was seated next to someone who explained that his small dog was for “emotional needs”. My sister explained her dilemma and the stewardess had to play musical chairs with six other passengers to get her far enough away from the dog without getting too close to the others with carry-on dogs. It was ridiculous.

Now, I used to own a small macaw and I flew a couple of times with her but I paid an extra charge to take her and her travel carrier slid under the seat where she stayed harmlessly. That was for her own safety as well as everyone else’s. I did not pretend she was anything more than a travel companion and her carrier was self-contained so any waste was easily cleaned and disposed when we got to the next terminal. If a nearby traveler would have complained (none did, rather children kept begging me to take her out so they could see her), I would have done all I could to be accommodating. I would not have whipped out some doctor’s note and demanded to be seated.


26 posted on 01/17/2015 7:14:24 AM PST by OrangeHoof (Every time you say no to a liberal, you make the Baby Barack cry.)
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To: tired&retired
Ha! When pigs fly!
Oh wait... Never mind.
27 posted on 01/17/2015 7:15:45 AM PST by Do_Tar (Being a sociopath means never having to say your sorry.)
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To: Vinnie

Might be a good way to fly for free. “I am my wife’s support animal. You have to let me fly for free or you are violating the ADA. She can sit in my lap.”


28 posted on 01/17/2015 7:18:55 AM PST by PAR35
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To: rellimpank

Swell. So now I suppose I’ll have to leave at home my emotional support crockadile?


29 posted on 01/17/2015 7:20:24 AM PST by pabianice (LINE)
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To: PAR35

“Might be a good way to fly for free. “I am my wife’s support animal. You have to let me fly for free or you are violating the ADA. She can sit in my lap.””

I actually the EXACT same idea a month ago. How could they deny it?


30 posted on 01/17/2015 7:22:36 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (Pants up; don't loot)
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To: tired&retired
Next they will throw you off the plane for having your emotional support blow up doll with you!!!

Just be smart about it, and keep your support blow up doll folded up in your pocket.

31 posted on 01/17/2015 7:25:13 AM PST by D Rider
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To: elcid1970
Pigs ain’t pets, they’re FOOD for cripes sake!

The rule is "if it doesn't have a name ....you can eat it"

32 posted on 01/17/2015 7:25:58 AM PST by spokeshave (He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people,)
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To: Mears

I saw a story once on flyertalk, a frequent flyer web site.

Apparently, in First Class no less, some had a “service animal.”

It was either a pony or a miniature horse.

Imagine paying a ton of money to fly first class and having a pony doing it’s business in the aisle while you’re trying to enjoy the flight.


33 posted on 01/17/2015 7:26:21 AM PST by july4thfreedomfoundation (Everytime the cash register rings in a gun store, a Founding Father gets his wings.)
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To: OrangeHoof
My sister is allergic to pet dander.

I was just looking into 'service animals' and what is involved to get the vest, etc.
Just money. No Dr. note .
Simply send money, get an official looking certificate, a vest and that's it.
Can't be denied entry just about anywhere.
Allergies and fear are no reason to refuse entry.

Question...
If a child comes to school, declares allergy to peanuts, the entire school is swept for the offending legume and can't be brought in.
But pet dander? that's ok.!

34 posted on 01/17/2015 7:36:32 AM PST by Vinnie
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To: rellimpank

On the other hand, if every flight had a mascot pig it might discourage Muslims from blowing up the plane.


35 posted on 01/17/2015 7:51:52 AM PST by outinyellowdogcountry
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

If I can’t go somewhere because you can’t drive your car there, I don’t go.

I just did a youtube virtual tour of the Arizona Memorial where seeing the wall of the honored dead was just as moving as being there. I already know what happened on 12-7-41.

Saw several Arizona vids in fact. Hawaii can wait.


36 posted on 01/17/2015 7:55:38 AM PST by elcid1970 ("I am a radicalized infidel.")
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To: OwenKellogg
Why do all of the carpet munchers look the same?

They all have that pinch-mouthed Rosie O'fatass look.

Which one is the "husband"?

37 posted on 01/17/2015 8:08:10 AM PST by OldSmaj (obama is a worthless mohametan. Impeach his ass now!)
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To: rellimpank

While at Walmart last week, I noticed an old couple dressed poorly and they had their mutt on a leash - an ancient little rat dog covered with scabs, one eye missing and its tongue stuck out sideways. Upon asking, the wife said it’s a service dog, I said BS, and she didn’t like it. I love dogs but complained to the manager about it.


38 posted on 01/17/2015 8:38:20 AM PST by dainbramaged (Get out of my country now)
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To: the OlLine Rebel
If there is going to be any kind of service from an animal, there really needs to be control of what the dogs learn, where they learn it, and certification/license to show they ARE what is claimed to be. The vest does not cut it.

Sorta like al $harpton's title, "reverend".

39 posted on 01/17/2015 10:39:04 AM PST by Graybeard58 (Much violence and crime can be explained by the Bell Curve (Bing it))
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To: rellimpank

Anyone wanna guess what political party a person with a pe service pig votes for.

And for the Pig picture...

Nice pig
That’s not a pig, that’s my hat.
I was talking to the hat


40 posted on 01/17/2015 11:43:47 AM PST by Organic Panic
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