Comments on: Miniature Horses approved as service animals under new federal guidelines

By: JoLynn

JoLynn — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:49:08 +0000

I think its awsome. I wouldn’t mind having a mini horse for my Service Animal. When we go to the VA Hospital there are a few ladies who bring in rabbits, & a mini horse for the Vets. It uplifts them, & is soothing. My Service Dog & I stayed in my huusbands room the whole time he was there. He was in the ICU for 4 days, had open heart surgery. After taking Brodie for his walk to potty then on our way back some of the Vets would ask if they could pet Brodie so I let Brodie be also a companion Service Dog. They really enjoyd having us there. We also enjoyd visiting them.

By: Yves

Yves — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:58:11 +0000

I wonder about the criteria..why are emotional support animals excluded? cats,birdsetc…Certainly a parrot can provide emotional and some fetching services.. I posted such comments on http://www.careresourceguide.com/2011/03/15/new-ada-rules-restrict-definition-of-what-is-a-service-animal-for-the-disabled/

By: Grey

Grey — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:44:26 +0000

I hadn’t thought about the lifespan problem of assistant dogs, the mini definitely has the upper hand there. I’ll definitely be looking more into this!

By: Mini Lover

Mini Lover — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:26:03 +0000

Hooray for minis !

By: Grace

Grace — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:46:46 +0000

Is there a way to get involved in training them?

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:51:28 +0000

Way to go Minis!! Thanks for the article.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:42:56 +0000

Can’t wait to see one in action! How exciting for the mini breed.

By: PKL

PKL — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:07:03 +0000

Wow, that was great reading!!!
Very interesting that mini can be given new statues.