# Emotional Support Animals on The No Agenda Show Emotional Support Animals comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2017 to July 2022. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** September 2017 – July 2022 - **Related topics:** [Service Animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md), [Service Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-dogs.md), [Ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [Department Of Transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airlines.md), [Anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Delta Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Anxiety in Schools, Emotional Support Plushies - **Episode:** [1468: Superwokes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-14 - **Time:** 1:34:09–1:41:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1468-superwokes/chapter/anxiety-in-schools-emotional-support-plushies.md A high school teacher in Austin reports that many 17-year-old students use "anxiety" as a frequent excuse for incomplete work and bring stuffed animals or "blankies" to class for comfort. Teachers on Reddit confirm the trend, describing the use of "emotional support sloths" and other plushies to help students cope with the psychological effects of the 2020 lockdowns. Keywords: [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [high school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-school.md), security blankets, [reddit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reddit.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md) ### Airline Emotional Support Animal Ban - **Episode:** [1301: BINO](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-06 - **Time:** 1:52:23–1:54:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino/chapter/airline-emotional-support-animal-ban.md New Department of Transportation rules will ban emotional support animals on flights, limiting service animals to specifically trained dogs. This change ends the practice of passengers flying with exotic pets like turkeys or peacocks for free. The hosts celebrate the move as a victory against "liars" who exploited the previous system. Keywords: [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [service dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-dogs.md), [airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airlines.md), psychiatric service dogs ### Service Animal Regulations, Emotional Support Animals and DOT - **Episode:** [1210: Pain of Imprisonment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-26 - **Time:** 1:48:47–1:54:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1210-pain-of-imprisonment/chapter/service-animal-regulations-emotional-support-animals-and-dot.md The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing new rules to limit service animals on flights to professionally trained dogs, effectively banning "emotional support animals." This move follows numerous incidents involving unconventional animals like peacocks and pigs on planes. The hosts support the crackdown, arguing that the current system is being exploited by pet owners to avoid airline fees. Keywords: [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [service animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airlines.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Emotional Support Squirrel Incident on Frontier Airlines - **Episode:** [1076: M-Word](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-11 - **Time:** 2:28:46–2:32:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1076-m-word/chapter/emotional-support-squirrel-incident-on-frontier-airlines.md A passenger on Frontier Airlines is removed from a flight after attempting to bring an "emotional support squirrel" named Daisy on board. The incident resulted in the entire plane being deboarded. The hosts mock the passenger's threat to sue the airline for "blood." Keywords: emotional support animal, [squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrel.md), frontier airlines, [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [cleveland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cleveland.md), [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md) ### California Birth Rates, Emotional Support Dogs - **Episode:** [1035: Hundos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1035-hundos.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-21 - **Time:** 1:40:57–1:44:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1035-hundos/chapter/california-birth-rates-emotional-support-dogs.md California's birth rate has hit a century-long low, falling below levels seen during the Great Depression. This trend is linked to high student debt and a cultural shift where urban residents replace children with "fur babies." Anecdotes from a kennel worker in British Columbia describe pet owners who treat dogs as emotional support animals, requiring filtered water and specialized care. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [birth rate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-rate.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), kennel ### American Airlines Emotional Support Animal Restrictions - **Episode:** [1034: Privilege Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 4:29–6:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk/chapter/american-airlines-emotional-support-animal-restrictions.md American Airlines has implemented stricter regulations for emotional support animals, requiring 48-hour advance paperwork and doctor note verification. Specific animals including insects, goats, hedgehogs, and hawks are now banned from flights, though miniature horses remain permitted. Keywords: [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), rachel martin, travel regulations, [service animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md) ### Dogs as Human Replacements in Austin Culture - **Episode:** [1029: Batteries Not Included](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-29 - **Time:** 1:48:32–1:50:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included/chapter/dogs-as-human-replacements-in-austin-culture.md A trend in Austin involves treating dogs as human children, with pets allowed inside furniture stores and restaurants. Signs at The Domain claiming "dogs are humans too" are cited as evidence of a shift where pets replace children for many residents. The host jokes about bringing an "emotional support goat" to see if it would be tolerated in the current liberal climate. Keywords: [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [the domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-domain.md), childless couples ### Emotional Support Animal Scams and Service Dog Legislation - **Episode:** [1025: Blotto in Biloxi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-15 - **Time:** 1:38:10–1:41:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi/chapter/emotional-support-animal-scams-and-service-dog-legislation.md South Carolina is considering legislation to crack down on people who falsely represent their pets as service animals. The hosts discuss the distinction between highly trained service dogs for the disabled and "emotional support animals," citing recent incidents involving support peacocks and ponies on airplanes. Keywords: [service dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-dogs.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md), [scams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scams.md), [air travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-travel.md) ### Emotional Support Animals and the Peacock Incident - **Episode:** [1004: Micro Livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-04 - **Time:** 1:33:11–1:36:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1004-micro-livestock/chapter/emotional-support-animals-and-the-peacock-incident.md The viral story of a woman attempting to bring an "emotional support peacock" onto a United Airlines flight is discussed. The hosts clarify the legal difference between trained service dogs and emotional support animals (ESAs), applauding airlines for finally cracking down on the "scam" of non-traditional support animals. Keywords: [peacock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peacock.md), emotional support animal, esa, [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), fasa, [mammals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mammals.md) ### Airline Service Animal Restrictions, Delta Emotional Support Policy - **Episode:** [1003: Doomsday Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-28 - **Time:** 8:46–11:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1003-doomsday-sandwich/chapter/airline-service-animal-restrictions-delta-emotional-support-policy.md Delta Airlines and other major carriers are tightening restrictions on emotional support animals following an 84% increase in animal-related incidents since 2016. Reports include a passenger being mauled by a 70-pound dog and various travelers bringing unconventional animals like turkeys and pigs into cabins. ABC News revisited a prior investigation showing how easily travelers obtain fraudulent documentation for pets to bypass airline fees. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [service animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md) ### Delta Airlines, Emotional Support Animal Crackdown - **Episode:** [1001: Sexual Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-21 - **Time:** 57:35–1:04:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism/chapter/delta-airlines-emotional-support-animal-crackdown.md Delta Airlines announced new regulations for emotional support animals following an 84% increase in incidents involving biting and animal waste. Passengers must now provide 48-hour notice and documentation from health professionals to curb the fraudulent use of the "support animal" designation. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [service dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-dogs.md), air carrier access act ### Viscount of Southwest Florida, Emotional Support Dogs - **Episode:** [994: Scromit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-28 - **Time:** 1:14:16–1:16:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit/chapter/viscount-of-southwest-florida-emotional-support-dogs.md Sir Francis of SRQ was elevated to Viscount of Southwest Florida. The segment included a correction on the pronunciation of Oviedo, Florida, and a tangent regarding the perceived misuse of "emotional support animal" vests by travelers in airports, which the hosts argue disrespects legitimate service dogs. Keywords: oviedo, [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [service dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-dogs.md), [viscount](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viscount.md) ### Emotional Support Animals, Service Squirrels - **Episode:** [982: Support Squirrel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-16 - **Time:** 1:53:40–1:57:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/982-support-squirrel/chapter/emotional-support-animals-service-squirrels.md A man in Florida is fighting to keep his "emotional support squirrel" despite property management rules against exotic animals. The hosts discuss the increasing use of support animals, including pigs and goats, and the resulting tension with ADA regulations for legitimate service animals. Keywords: [emotional support animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [squirrels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squirrels.md), [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [goats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goats.md), property management ### Service Animals, Emotional Support Pony, ADA Regulations - **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-21 - **Time:** 2:23:54–2:28:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/service-animals-emotional-support-pony-ada-regulations.md A woman in Minneapolis fights to keep her 300-pound Shetland pony, Tony, as an emotional support animal for her depression and anxiety. City officials argue that emotional support animals do not have the same legal protections as "full-fledged service animals" under the ADA. 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