Many people rely on an emotional support animal (ESA) to help manage symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. ESAs differ from pets because ESAs are recommended by a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) as pa [...]
If you're considering getting an emotional support animal (ESA) in California, you should know a few things before you start your search. Understanding what qualifies for an ESA will save you time and energy. In addition, securing legitimate documentation will get you the protect [...]
If you’re considering getting an emotional support animal (ESA) letter online, you’re probably wondering about the process. The good news is that the process for qualifying online is simple and safe, as long as you’re working with a reputable organization. So before you get your [...]
A legitimate ESA letter to qualify for an emotional support animal must be written by a healthcare professional with an active license for your state. This is required by HUD’s federal guidelines and state laws about emotional support animals. The following health professionals a [...]
Living with an emotional support animal (ESA) can make all the difference when managing a mental health condition, working through trauma or grief, and finding the strength to care for yourself. However, when you’re looking for an apartment, townhome, or other leased housin [...]
Unlike emotional support animals (ESA), you can take a psychiatric service dog (PSD) anywhere a service dog can go. Whether it’s on an airplane, in a hotel, or out in a public park, a psychiatric service dog can accompany its handler just about anywhere. What is a Psychiatric Ser [...]
Although an emotional support animal (ESA) can be many types of animals, most ESAs are dogs. Choosing the right dog breed as an ESA may take some deliberation. Here are 8 dog breeds with traits that are beneficial for an ESA. What is an Emotional Support Animal Emotional support [...]
Emotional support animals are vital to the well-being of their owners, but they are subject to both state and federal laws. These laws provide the animals more rights than the average pet but do not allow them the same access as a service animal. ESA owners, however, still [...]
According to a 2020 Harris Poll, about 30% of Americans are looking to move to less densely populated areas. Gone are the times when people flocked to the cities — the most coveted regions are now more suburban or rural. In 2020, about 5% of New Yorkers moved out of the city. Pos [...]
They say, “Everything is bigger in Texas” — think Texas Toast, wide-brimmed cowboy hats, and the 268,000 square miles that span the state. So, we can’t blame you if you’re thinking of how to register an emotional support animal (ESA) in Texas because the love and affection from a [...]