Allow PTSD companion dogs to be classed as assistance dogs.

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What the petition asks

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.

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

Timeline

9 May 2016	Petition opened for signatures
9 Nov 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 273

Status Closed

Opened 9 May 2016

Closed 9 Nov 2016

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