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In reply to the discussion: Michigan Woman Brings Miniature Horse on Plane as Her Service Animal: 'He Is So Bonded with Me' [View all]Ms. Toad
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It has nothing to do with being a saint.
People with disabilities do not lose their right to privacy merely because need an accommodation for their disabilities - even if that accommodation comes in the form of a miniature horse rather than the more traditional dog. She clearly identifid her horse as a service animal -clearly said it was a service animal - NOT - an emotional support animal, and clearly identified it was for a physical disability. Beyond that - the details of of her condition, or of how her service animal helps her perform the functions of daily living are none of our business.
This shaming is disgraceful - especially coming from someone who is disabled.
I have done further research. She has two service animals, and has succumbed to the past two weeks of shaming (on top of coping with being hospitalized in relation to her disability) and has made further disclosures.
She has two service animals - both horses. Fred (the one who flew with her) retrieves items and will eventually provide some mobility and balance support once his bones are mature. Charlie (older and larger) provides her primary mobility and balance support.