
Mar 05, 2015, 10:54 AM
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Member Since: Feb 2015
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gus1234U
i believe that 'technically', a pet for a person with 'other than physical assistance needs' is called a 'Companion Animal'. they can be had on the basis of ' isolalation, anxiety, lack of initiative, depression, PTSD and cognitive disorders, such as hypervigilence'.
the 'state' does not decide if you qualify, your doctor does. the paperwork is merely a tracking mechanism. in order to over-rule your landlord's rule about 'no pets', your home must be part of a system which has 25 paid personnel or more, and is open to the public. this is generally government housing, or large apartment complexes, also houses which receive Section 8, Federal Funding.
a companion animal is a great comfort and aide to many with anxiety disorders, isolation issues, and PTSD. you are right to persist in getting the paperwork done, i believe~! just exercise good judgement in selecting the pet, one you can take care of, and afford~
best wishes~
Gus
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Actually I looked it up there is a such thing as a Psychiatric Service Animal. Has the same rights as a regular service animal except that the person doesn't usually look disabled so they get a lot of crap for having one.
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