Going to college can be very stressful for some students who have not been used to being away from their families. For this reason, having an emotional support animal as a companion is beneficial.
Miranda Schnakenberg happens one of these students who has found relief in her cat named Gatsby. Schnakenberg suffers from anxiety and depression. She shares her challenging experience on having her emotional support animal approved on campus.
The UMW Office of Disability Resources required Schnakenberg to complete some paperwork and provide a diagnosis of her condition and prescription from her physician. After complying with all the necessary documents, she was finally given permission.
According to Schnakenberg, Gatsby helps her cope with her issues of feeling alone most of the time. She feels that her cat loves her so much and that they rely on one another since she needs to get up each day to feed Gatsby while Gatsby gives her emotional comfort at the same time.
Article source: The Blue & Gray Press – The University of Mary Washington Student Newspaper
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