When you imagine an emotional support animal, what comes to mind? A dog?
Well how about a pigeon? A sugar glider? Or an emotional support pig?
Meet people who’ve paired up with these animals to make their lives - and mental health conditions - better.
This episode originally aired on May 26, 2023.
GUESTS:
- Cynthia Zhou: Miu was her emotional support pigeon from 2016 to 2021. She is an advocate for Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions based out of San Francisco
- Arianna Preuss: Zaboo is her emotional support sugar glider, who also helps Arianna’s brother, who has Autism
- Megan Peabody: Hamlet is her 70 pound emotional support pig
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