He reportedly called the unorthodox choice an “experiment.”
Floyd Hayes—a “New York based creative director, ideas crafter, and consultant”—apparently first mentioned his unorthodox service “animal” choice to theback in December. “I’m not permitted a dog in my building, so I thought an emotional support beer would be more appropriate. It helps alleviate my anxiety and is a cost effective way to manage stress,” he was quoted as saying.
More than a thought, Hayes actually did register his beer on the USA Service Dog Registration website—and he quickly received the apparently now-deleted registration number 1085780890., the organization offered its lack of approval. “He can register his beer all day long, it’s not going to get him anywhere,” an employee reportedly stated. Meanwhile, the site supposedly said its registration service isn’t legally binding anyway. So there.
Still, the ongoing debate over support animals is a serious issue to those who say they rely on them. Hayeshe wasn’t trying to mock these people. “It was really just … an experiment,” he explained. “I’m not trying to make light on anybody who has any emotional issues.” Of course, the idea of calling a beer an emotional support animal
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