The guy on the 7:15 bus went from reading a paperback to holding a live chicken in a week.

He told me, with a completely straight face, that his therapist suggested 'animal-based mindfulness' and the pet store on 4th Avenue had a special on bantam hens.

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grant.felix3d ago

Wasn't there a news story about a guy who brought a therapy chicken on a plane?

the_thea3d ago

Remember thinking those emotional support animal rules were getting out of hand. Then I read about that guy and his chicken. The bird was actually trained, calm, and helped him with real panic attacks. Changed my whole view. It's not about the animal type, it's about whether it's legit and well-behaved. Some people genuinely need that specific help to function.

kaih363d ago

So what's the real harm if the animal is trained and helps someone?