Alberta town introduces one-year trial of emotional support livestock, including pets like Paola's pig, Willie.
Alberta woman Paola Jumilla has owned a pet pig, Willie, for emotional support since 2020, helping her manage anxiety. The Town of Okotoks has introduced a one-year trial of an emotional support livestock pilot program, unanimously approved on June 24, permitting emotional support animals on a case-by-case basis. Paola feels people should have the freedom to choose their emotional support animals.
July 11, 2024
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