text: A bit of irony (or is it pity?):   the pop-up ad I have on my computer between this editorial and the "Civil Commments" section below is an advertisement for usserviceanimals.org which appears to be one of  the many self-endowed clearinghouses of "certification" of various service/emotional support/therapy animals.
  
  Selling the illusion of legitimacy, with a laminated card and a cute little vest...