Having a fake service dog is wrong
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer Service dogs and emotional support animals are an extremely important part of people’s lives when they need something to make them…
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer Service dogs and emotional support animals are an extremely important part of people’s lives when they need something to make them…
There has been an increase in fake service dogs and the states, including Florida, have begun to crack down on them – for good reason, too, according to the access consultant manager for the University’s Disability Resource Center, as service animals are “important tools” for people who want to live a more independent life.
Emotional support animals, a growing demographic among universities nationwide, have taken up a role in the lives of students with diagnosed psychiatric disabilities — as residents of dorm rooms.
FIU’s strict housing policy regarding animals in the residence halls has undergone some adjustments to accommodate students like Alberto who are in need of emotional support animals.