Man Wins The Right To Keep Emotional Support Emu
We have heard of some strange emotional support animals but an Emu? I remember Roy telling us about his emotional support for Lama and I thought that was interesting.
There are a variety of animals that can be used as emotional support animals to help alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. The most common emotional support animals are dogs and cats, but other animals such as rabbits, birds, fish, hamsters, and even miniature horses can also provide emotional support. It’s important to note that not all animals can be classified as emotional support animals and that specific requirements and documentation are needed for an animal to be officially recognized as an emotional support animal.
If you are considering getting an emotional support animal, it’s important to consult with a mental health professional to determine if it’s the right option for you, and to follow the proper legal guidelines and requirements.
According to Pilot Online, a man in Virginia has been fighting a heated court battle to keep his emotional support emu cuddled up at home. While battling multiple mental health challenges triggered by the death of his brother, Nicholas Olenik took the advice of a friend and bought himself an emu egg which hatched and became a loving member of the family. However, neighbors eventually started complaining about having livestock on the property and asked a judge to force the Oleniks to get rid of “Nimbus”.
The Olenik won that court battle but, unfortunately had to fight another one. At the new trial, the judge said Nimbus would have to be removed while the matter was being resolved so Nicholas stowed Nimbus at a friend’s animal sanctuary in Tennessee. However, while the female flightless bird was on birdie vacation, she fell for a male emu. Nicholas left the love birds at the sanctuary but vowed to get another emu as soon as possible.
