American Airlines change emotional support animal policy, barring goats and hedgehogs from flying

(FOX News) -- American Airlines reportedly announced new guidelines that restrict what passengers can pass off as emotional support animal. Sorry, hedgehogs and goats…you're out.

The new rules take effect on July 1. The Chicago Tribune reported that passengers will have to submit documentation 48 hours before their scheduled departure and a mental health professional must sign off.

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The list of animals banned include amphibians, goats, hedgehogs, insects, non-household birds and animals with tusks, horns or hooves, according to the paper. Passengers with trained service animals will not be impact by the protocol changes. Miniature horses trained to be service animals will still be allowed to fly, the paper reported.

American spokesman Ross Feinstein told the paper the airline sought feedback from disability advocate groups before announcing the new measures.

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