# Service Animals on The No Agenda Show Service Animals comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2016 to March 2024. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** August 2016 – March 2024 - **Related topics:** [Emotional Support Animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emotional-support-animals.md), [Service Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-dogs.md), [Delta Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [Department Of Transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [Ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airlines.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Air Travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-travel.md), [American Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [Animal Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-rights.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Good News: Bear the Dog with a Box on His Head - **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-10 - **Time:** 3:05:22–3:09:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/good-news-bear-the-dog-with-a-box-on-his-head.md The "Good News" segment features the story of Bear, a large Newfoundland dog in Mobile, Alabama, who spent months roaming with a trash can lid stuck on his head. After numerous failed capture attempts using net guns and sedatives, animal services finally freed the dog and brought him to a shelter. Bear, who remained friendly despite his ordeal, is now healthy and up for adoption. Keywords: [mobile alabama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-alabama.md), bear the dog, animal services, [good news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-news.md), [rescue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rescue.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) ### 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) ### 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) ### 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 ### Jane the Therapy Donkey, Service Animal Certification Fraud - **Episode:** [998: Service Burro](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/998-service-burro.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-13 - **Time:** 4:11–9:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/998-service-burro/chapter/jane-the-therapy-donkey-service-animal-certification-fraud.md A news report features Jane, a "certified" therapy donkey in Canal Park, Northland, used to provide emotional support in schools and nursing homes. The validity of such certifications is questioned, leading to a satirical proposal to create a "No Agenda" service donkey certification program complete with parchment paper and specialized harnesses. Keywords: therapy donkey, [service animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md), [certification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/certification.md), northland, canal park ### 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) ### Service Goat Therapy and Innovative Addiction Treatment - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 3:04:32–3:16:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/service-goat-therapy-and-innovative-addiction-treatment.md Split Creek Farm in South Carolina donated five goats to the Ashley Addiction Treatment facility in Maryland to assist in an innovative therapy program. The goats, including one named Bubba, provide companionship and a sense of purpose to patients recovering from addiction. The story confirms the show's long-standing "service goat" trope as a legitimate emerging trend in therapeutic practices. Keywords: service goats, split creek farm, ashley addiction treatment, [maryland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maryland.md), therapy animals ### 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. The hosts discuss the growing trend of unconventional service animals and the resulting legal friction in municipalities. Keywords: [service animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md), emotional support, pony, [ada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ada.md), [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md) ### Service Animal Abuse and Therapy Goats - **Episode:** [964: 6th Mass Extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-14 - **Time:** 2:35:19–2:37:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction/chapter/service-animal-abuse-and-therapy-goats.md The hosts discuss the increasing prevalence of "fake" service animals on commercial flights, including reports of passengers boarding with therapy cats to avoid fees. They explore the concept of "goat therapy" and "goat yoga" as legitimate but often exploited trends in the wellness industry. The segment highlights the frustration of legitimate service animal users who are impacted by the abuse of the system. Keywords: [service animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md), therapy cats, [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), goat yoga ### Service Animals, Berkeley Protests and Young Couples with Dogs - **Episode:** [961: Big BRICS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-03 - **Time:** 2:57:24–3:03:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics/chapter/service-animals-berkeley-protests-and-young-couples-with-dogs.md The proliferation of "service animals" is discussed, with a focus on a Berkeley protester who was separated from her dog. The hosts observe a trend among young couples who treat dogs as children, suggesting this "transference" is a troubling development for the country's future. Keywords: [service animals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/service-animals.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md), attachment ### Secret Service Whispering to Hillary Clinton During Protest - **Episode:** [849: Short Circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-08 - **Time:** 25:20–27:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit/chapter/secret-service-whispering-to-hillary-clinton-during-protest.md During a campaign event, Secret Service agents were recorded whispering "keep talking" to Hillary Clinton after she was interrupted by animal rights protesters. Critics argue this interaction demonstrated a lack of leadership and an inability to handle unexpected situations. 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