Airline Refused ‘Emotional Support’ Squirrel

A woman had to be escorted off a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Cleveland Tuesday night after boarding the plane with what she said was her “emotional support” squirrel.

The passenger noted in her reservation that she was bringing an emotional support animal, but it was not indicated the animal was a squirrel. Frontier does not allow “rodents, including squirrels” on its flights. The passenger was advised of the policy and asked to get off the plane. When she refused, Orlando police were called everyone had to be deplaned so they could deal with the passenger. Police eventually escorted the woman off the plane and took her to the main terminal.

woman and squirrel

Monico Torok and Daisy CBS AFFILIATE WKMG

The woman’s daughter told CBS News that she’s proud of her mom for, “sticking up for her rights.”  She said they’ll be contacting folks at the ADA (American Disabilities Act) to fight for her rights.

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