Woman battling Iowa city over emotional support goose: 'He's the light of my day'
An Iowa woman is in a battle with the City of Chariton over her emotional support animal — a goose named Blue.
Angel Queener bought Blue as a pet about 14 months ago. However, geese are prohibited by the city's municipal code.
"He's the light of my day. Every morning when I wake up and I see his face it just makes my day a thousand times better. I mean, he has helped me so much," Queener said about Blue.
Queener said Blue is important to her given her list of mental health issues, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Queener is a recovering drug addict and is four years sober. She said she had thoughts to use again — until Blue entered her life.
"Once I got Blue, he saved me from that. I still remained clean," Queener said.
She's now fighting to officially register Blue as an emotional support animal, hoping that it will keep both Blue and Queener from having to leave the city.
"I would sell my house and move. I can't get rid of him," Queener said.
At Chariton City Hall, sister station KCCI was told no decision had been made.
