Is That Support Animal Really Necessary?

https://www.wellnesswag.com/  are amazing. They have been extensively trained, live strict but loved lives, and look after their owners like truly no-one else can. The dogs' abilities to detect seizures, pick up dropped items, and even warn owners of impending stroke or coronary attack make these dogs literally life savers.

With all the current amazing things these animals can perform, it's no wonder we have learned to simply accept them in places we usually wouldn't, such as a restaurant or the office. But there exists a growing cynicism towards service and support animals generally, and mostly due to misunderstanding, and I'll admit that I used to be one of these brilliant people.

I was not raised in a house with pets, and I never could understand the "emotional support animal". I could understand a seeing eye dog or perhaps a dog that assists with the hearing impaired, but they are obvious needs a dog may help with. When I'd see articles about an emotional support pig or bunny, I would roll my eyes.

Then, my hubby was deployed to a war zone and significantly less than 24 months later we were navigating our life with this newest addition who has special needs. My eyes were opened. My son's special needs aren't obvious. He appears like a wholesome toddler, and physically he is. But he is suffering from what we make reference to being an invisible illness. His brain and senses usually do not connect properly, causing all sorts of issues, one being complete meltdowns that are almost uncontrollable unless we are able to find something to catch his attention, usually a fan or strobe light.

My friend, however, includes a dog who acts as an emotional support dog to her autistic child and I saw how my son immediately attached to her. He calmed around her. I also saw that dog do a similar thing with anyone who was simply emotional, including my hubby whom tried to cover his ongoing inner battle. This dog was never trained, but was actually just chosen at the shelter after making a reference to her family.

I remember thinking that whatever could bring my two guys comfort and help will be amazing, even if it was a gecko. I started considering sites and reading and was amazed to find just how many people felt like I used to, that these weren't necessary, that emotional support animals are ludicrous or laughable. However they aren't.

Every day, people have problems with invisible illnesses that these amazing animals help with. They aren't always trained, but are a loving companion that may bring relief with their owners' suffering and these people and animals often are treated with prejudice. It does seem silly a turkey may bring comfort to a guy on a plane, but we just don't know and should avoid thinking we do.