We’ve already touched the mid-way point of May, and time is moving at the speed of light. But you can always depend on the CertaPet to bring you the latest scoops of the Emotional Support and Service Animals community. We’ve got some great things lined up for you this week, so let’s get to it without wasting any more time!
Content warning: gun violence against ESA. Highly sensitive content including loss of life. Please read with caution.
Missing Service Animals Found After Veterans Request Their Dogs Be Returned Through A Newspaper Article
Two veterans recently lost their Service Animals, Cereberus and Diva, when their car was stolen. Jimmy Holwuttle and Paris Ralston left their dogs inside their Ford Focus to pick up their pizza order.
However, when they returned, there was no trace of their car or dogs. To make things more complicated, Cereburus helped Holwuttle deal with his bipolar disorder. He further stated, “That dog helps when I get worked up. He is right in my face and on my lap. He’s everything for me…”
Turns out the couple’s primary source of income is through DoorDash. But with their car gone, that income has been affected temporarily. Still, Ralston and Holwuttle were more anxious for their canines than their vehicle.
Ralston clarified, “… these dogs are there for certain mental conditions, and other dogs can’t replace what they do for us.” Suffice it to say; the couple was entirely heartbroken and anxious for the return of their canines.
They reached out to the community by speaking to a reporter and requesting for their dogs to be returned. The couple’s strategy worked as they received word early this Monday that their dogs were at a nearby shelter, waiting for them.
Source: FOX31
Detroit Resident Wants To Learn Why The Police Shot Her ESA
Faniece Watkins, a Detroit resident, was called at work on February 24 to inform her that the police had killed her dog. She says she was told the cops couldn’t get her Emotional Support Animal (ESA) to get back in its cage and was put down.
Moreover, when Watkins requested the dash and body camera footage of the officer(s) involved, the Detroit Police Dept charged a hefty bill of $800.
The loss of her ESA greatly saddens Watkins, and she wants to learn why the police killed her dog. She stated, “You all can come to my house and kill mine and walk away and tell me, ‘The hell with it.’ That’s not right.”
Thus far, over 40 dogs have been shot by the police in Detroit in the last four weeks alone. Watkins demands the police need better training, like Animal Control personnel, to help deal with animals more humanely.
Source:ClickOnDetroit
CertaPet’s Thoughts on This Week’s News
Spreading awareness about the police shooting dogs without waiting for animal control might just be the order of the day. Last week, we featured a story about a canine surviving a shooting; however, Faneice Watkins wasn’t as lucky this time. It’s time for the community to take notice of such happenings and speak out.
If you’re living with a mental illness, getting an Emotional Support Animal could really help your recovery. These loving animals could ease your symptoms and help you live a happier, fuller life. If you’re ready to start the process, take our 5-minute pre-screening test for free. We’ll connect you with a licensed mental health professional who will have a consultation with you. Then, if you qualify, you’ll get your ESA letter in no time.