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Speak Out: Should Pets Be Allowed on Amtrak Trains?

One member of Congress is pushing for rule changes, The Washington Post reports.

If you're thinking of bypassing I-95 and hopping on a train for a weekend getaway, your seatmate could be a little smaller and little furrier than usual, provided recent legislation to allow pets on Amtrak trains passes. 

The Washington Post reports that Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Ca.) drafted a bill that would allow dogs and cats on some trains. 

Currently, the train company only allows service animals. 

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Readers of The Post's story had mixed reactions on Twitter—some went all punny in excitement ("two paws up") and others leveled the proposal with concerns about people with allergies.

What do you think: Should non-service animals be allowed on Amtrak trains? 

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