Even emotional support turkeys have to go through airport security
An emotional support turkey was spotted at San Francisco Airport, and we're not talking about a sandwich.
The turkey was seen going through security sometime last week by KTVU journalist Frank Somerville, who shared the story to his Facebook page.
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According to the post, the turkey is an emotional support animal for a woman who lost her husband. The woman takes the turkey everywhere with her, and it even sleeps with her at night.
Surprisingly, this is not the first time an emotional support turkey has been spotted assisting a person on an airplane. Just a few weeks ago, a turkey was spotted flying high in the sky, though it is unclear if this is the same jet-setting therapy pet.
According to the FAA, emotional support animals may be brought on a flight if it "is found to be medically necessary for the passenger traveling with the animal." Additionally, the animal must have the proper documentation "permitting the animal to accompany the passenger in the cabin as a service animal."
But just because it's allowed by the FAA, doesn't mean that other passengers will throw you some side-eye during all of that gobbling.
Additionally, individual airlines have noted that they do ban animals that are not cats or dogs, citing safety concerns.
[H/T:SFGate]
