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.
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.!