Question of the Day #56789

Should only trained service dogs be allowed on airplanes, or is any comforting pet OK?

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In 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation said that the only service animal allowed on planes was “a dog, regardless of breed or type.” If you had the power to decide which support animals would be allowed on planes, what would you choose: just service dogs, or any support animals?
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#1 Eileen C's answer
We need a limit on service animals somewhere.
Eileen C · Berkeley, CA
“I think they made the right decisions to choose dogs only and allowing only service dogs to, um, go in- to be in stores or on the plane. I think we have to put a limit somewhere or else people will…”
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#2 Neva S's answer
A giant pig or Mastiff wouldn't work.
Neva S · Plumwood, OH
“Okay, so my first answer is definitely anyone should be able to bring an animal with them on a plane if they are giving them emotional support. But logistically, like, what if their emotional support…”
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#3 Quinn H's answer
What about support cats...or ferrets?
Quinn H · Los Angeles, CA
“No, I don't think that's fair. I think that's animal discrimination. You know, I love support dogs, I think they do a great job, but, you know, are you telling me a cat can't be a support animal, or…”
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#4 Alexis B's answer
Yeah, let's just stick with dogs.
Alexis B · Colfax, NC
“I actually do think this was a good call. It had been getting out of hand. I'd seen on planes comfort peacocks and emotional support pigs. I'm not buying it. I think we should stick with dogs.…”
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#5 Sam M's answer
Pigs and peacocks on planes? Come on!
Sam M · Balhabour, FL
“I believe the Department of Transportation made a great call only allowing dogs as service animals. The reason being I read an article that said that flyers were taking advantage and bringing on all…”
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#6 Kristina E's answer
Service pig? Maybe check other options...
Kristina E · Florrisant, CO
“You know, I completely understand that some people have service animals that are not dogs. However, when you're dealing with an airline and such strict protocols, you know, you don't want to turn the…”
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#7 Tamora I's answer
If your service goat helps - bring your goat.
Tamora I · Columbus, GA
“Nope, I don't think it's fair. I don't think it's fair that the Department of Transportation is limiting service animals to dogs. I think that you should be able to bring whatever animal you're…”
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#8 Sharon H's answer
Yes dogs and cats, but no weird animals.
Sharon H · San Francisco, CA
“Personally, I think yeah, probably it should be restricted to just service dogs, and maybe just to be dog and cats 'cuz it's gone crazy right now. There's, like, you know, service peacocks and all…”
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