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Originally Posted by golfnutt
I will say this. These people with their animals do get a lot of (mostly) positive attention. And their interaction circle expands. They are mini-celebrities.
I am much more concerned that they are getting addicted to an animal being with them at all times and they may suffer withdrawals if taken away. Their emotional crutch becomes real. They cannot go outside alone.
I mean, you could say this about any pet really. Ever had a dog or watched one? I took care of one for a few weeks a while back and going out for a walk is so different, so many more social interactions.
A few weeks back I was at a bar and a friend's dog decided to rest her head on my lap and nap right there. I didn't want to disturb her so I sat there by myself for a while and had literally five girls walk up for a chat and even made out with one.
Losing their dog would be a detriment to basically all dog owner's social lives. Don't really see how ESAs make this any worse or different.