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Sorting Out the Dogs: Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals and Pets

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published January 27, 2020 at 11:47 AM CST

Shanthi Steddum B.S., KPA-CTP and Dude — a rescue Newfoundland, Border Collie mix — share a moment at NWA School for Dogs.";s:

Bona fide service animals assist people with documented medical or psychological disabilities. Emotional support animals provide comfort. More Americans are bringing pets into public places claiming service or support status. The founder of NWA School for Dogs in Fayetteville and an expert at Little Rock-based Disability Rights Arkansas sort through the rules and regulations.

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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