Service animals now include monkeys, parrots and more

January 9th, 2009

New York Times Magazine

Creature Comforts
By REBECCA SKLOOT
Published: January 4, 2009

It’s no longer just guide dogs for blind people. Service animals now include monkeys for quadriplegics, parrots for psychotics and at least one assistance duck. Should the law recognize all of them?

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Sadie talks Jim Eggers down when he’s on the verge of a psychotic episode.

Creature Comforts
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Ann Edie and her guide miniature horse, Panda, checking out at Staples


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