Has the teacher read the IEP??? Modifying curriculum is a lot of work but its nothing new especially if the teacher is experienced and there is a coteacher. What does the SPED teacher say?

I'm 1000% with you on the no dog. You dont want it and no one else is going to care for it. How about a nice potted plant? She can name it and care for it. If she can keep it alive, maybe you can graduate to a fish or possibly a hamster.