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Allow PTSD companion dogs to be classed as assistance dogs.

Submitted on Friday 6th May 2016

Published on Monday 9th May 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 9th November 2016

Signatures: 273

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Allow PTSD companion dogs to be classed as assistance dogs.

Petition Details

It has been proven that dogs have assisted those suffering from mental health issues. The prime example is that in the USA dogs for military veterans suffering PTSD, have enabled the individual. The fact that this proven and recognized assistance is not recognized here in the UK needs to be changed.

Additional Information

http://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/2015/06/hlaw1-1506.html

http://www.apadivisions.org/division-19/publications/newsletters/military/2015/04/service-dogs.aspx

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-dogs-can-help-veterans-overcome-ptsd-137582968/?no-ist


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