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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 Sujana S's answer
Every animal should be allowed.
Sujana S · Oklahoma, USA
“I believe any animal can be a social service animal because they have that potential. So, I think every one should be allowed.”
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#2 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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#3 Billy O's answer
Just let all the animals on the plane.
Billy O · Washington, DC
“Look, you put whatever animal you need on that airplane. You could put the cockatoo in the cockpit. You put the elephant in the elevator, on a escalator, and take it and sit it right beside you.…”
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#4 Billy O's answer
Every good dog should fly.
Billy O · Washington, DC
“I think all "good boys" should be allowed to fly. That's the simple answer. No "if," "ands" or "buts." Not just service dogs, but all dogs.”
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#5 Elliott F's answer
If a frog genuinely helps you, take it.
Elliott F · Johnstown, PA
“I think as long as your animal is within reason and it does what you need it to do, you should be allowed to have it on a plane. Obviously, we're not bringing an elephant on a plane, but if you need,…”
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#6 Mary H's answer
Service animals can be anything, even on planes.
Mary H · Lansdale, PA
“So I think that the Department of Transportation is not in the right by trying to make, you know, um, only dogs be service animals. And I have a dog, and I still think that if everywhere else a…”
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#7 Spencer O's answer
As long as the animal isn't disturbing anybody
Spencer O · Burbank, CA
“I think the Department of Transportation should really allow any animal that you would consider a pet or a pet that you own - or an animal that you own, I'm sorry - and I think that you should do…”
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#8 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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