So, wait.. she actually flushed the hamster down the toilet to make her flight?
Pretty much destroys the entire argument surrounding these emotional support animals (not that it was a very strong argument).
Her: You must accomodate me bringing my pet hamster on this flight because my emotional well-being is entirely contingent on the bery special bond that we share, and his ability to calm me in stressful situations. I literally cannot function without him.
Spirit: Yeah, sorry, you can’t bring him on.
Her: This is completely unacceptable! He is not just a pet, he is a medically prescribed comfort animal. A mental health professional has assessed that I need his support in times of stress. You might as well ask me to cut off an arm, rather than take this flight without him. He is an external extension of my own fragile psyche.
Spirit: Yeah, i’m very sorry. But, you can’t get on this flight with him.
Her: ...
Spirit: You know, there’s other flights leaving later today, or tomorrow, so you can arrange for...
Her: [flush] OK, I’m ready to board.