No More Undocumented Comfort Pets In The Air

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 30: A puppy yellow Lab is offered a treat following during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club’s annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation’s most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Ever been in the airport or on a plane and seen someone with their "emotional support duck" or "comfort turkey"? It seems some folks have taken advantage of airline policies regarding emotional support animal travel. Well, Delta Airlines is laying down the law. They've noticed an 84% increase in animal-related incidents because of the loosey-goosey (pardon the pun) regulations. They will be enforcing new policies beginning in March, which will require owners provide a signed letter stating that their animal can behave and is trained, in addition to the current requirement of a letter from a mental health professional and shot records for their pet.

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No More Undocumented Comfort Pets In The Air

Ever been in the airport or on a plane and seen someone with their “emotional support duck” or “comfort turkey”? It seems some folks have taken advantage of airline policies…

Roxanne Wilder

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