The New Yorker Recently Wrote an Article on Emotional Support Animals.

[granola-gurl.livejournal.com]

A recent article in The New Yorker about Emotional Support Animals.  Hilarious and illustrates the need for more regulation:

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/20/pets-allowed

Comments

[granola-gurl.livejournal.com]

YES, totally agree with your point that all pets could be classified as ESA's! I am of the mindset that in order for an animal to be an ESA they should have to go through some type of special training (e.g., how to behave in public, follow basic commands) and be certified by an accrediting agency. I am a psychologist and I have had clients bring their ESA dogs to session who have then proceeded to pee on my office carpet (the dogs, not the owners!). I also own a condo in Somerville with an ESA dog living in it. This dog LOVES to bark menacingly when I come home from work and while this animal may provide comfort to it's owner, it sure as hell does nothing to enhance my well-being (and most certainty detracts from it).