[Demonskid]

I don't see the forum this would normally go under, but I do see the threads that were there are now in CS SO! Here I go!

I was discussing Companion Pets with a person on another site. I found the topic to be interesting and I thought I found something to talk about with this person. As I was going to bed I told them "I hope we can continue this interesting conversation tomorrow" and their reply was kind of a let down.

They didn't consider the topic interesting at all and they didn't want to continue it.

Maybe I should tell you what the conversation was fully about.

At first I had mentioned how my apartment doesn't allow pets other than a Cat or Dog. No Fish, No Birds, No Hamsters.. And they asked 'Why a Cat or Dog' and I explained to them that the Cat or Dog is considered a Companion Pet, and that to have one here you'd need a doctor's written note stating that you need the pet. I also explained that we have our cats because of mom's Bi-Polar and Manic Depression and that they help her calm down when she's upset and suicidal.

That's where the debate started. They started on saying people with mental problems shouldn't be allowed companion pets just because they 'calm' someone down. And then they started talking about companion pets being forced on them in public.

That is what I found interesting. Apparently where they live, blind or not, anyone is allowed to take a Companion Pet into a store. Around my area, you have to be Blind to take an animal into a store, and even then they don't do that. They leave their Pets in the car and have who ever drove them, help them get what they need.

What also got my interest is that they stated they had Autism and there for no stranger to mental disorder. I was so tempted to ask if they were also suicidal, or just stayed in bed for weeks at a time due to depression.

I learned that the reason they think People with mental disorders shouldn't be allowed to have companion pets, is because they are allergic to pet dander, and their area allows these types of companion pets into stores. I also learned that they don't care if the companion pet keeps these people from hurting themselves or others all because they are allergic to animals.

SO! What I Am hoping from this thread is to hear other peoples thoughts on Companion Pets. Do you think people with certain mental disabilities should have them? Or do you think only the blind should have companion pets?

How does your area handle Companion Pets? No matter what the companion pet is for, are they allowed in public areas (other then Pet stores) or are they to be kept at home or in the car?

I'm curious to hear people's answers on this topic. =)