If you asked your therapist for an ESA letter and they said no, don’t give up! It can be hard to hear a rejection after getting your hopes up about getting an emotional support animal, but keep in mind that there are lots of reasons a therapist might deny your request that have n [...]
In 2021 the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that protected the rights of service dog owners (including psychiatric service dog (PSD) owners) on flights. Airlines must allow psychiatric service dogs to board the cabin of flights without any additional ch [...]
This article was last updated on April 2, 2025, to reflect the latest developments in service dog air travel. Boarding a flight with your service dog is easy when you have the paperwork filled out correctly, and this guide walks you through the DOT service animal form step-by-ste [...]
Psychiatric service dog letters (PSD Letters) will each look a little different since the licensed professionals who write them have leeway in how to write them. However, there are some typical elements in PSD letters and a few things you’ll want to make sure are included. A PSD [...]
According to Mental Health America, a psychiatric service dog (PSD) is a trained service animal that assists people diagnosed with a mental illness. There’s no specific mental illness that qualifies a person for a psychiatric service dog; what’s more important is what tasks the p [...]
You can feel the history in Virginia. It’s the “birthplace of a nation” and the site of Jamestown, one of the original 13 Colonies of the United States. Virginia is known for the Chesapeake Bay and the gorgeous Appalachian mountains. The history and romance of Virginia are what m [...]
Pet fish may not be the first thing you think of as a treatment for depression. After all, fish don’t communicate—at least not in the traditional sense—and they’re not the cuddliest of animals. Fish, however, may be most underrated. They do much more than swim and eat. It turns o [...]
Getting an ESA letter for housing is an easy three step process that can be done online as long as the healthcare professional is licensed for the state you live in. Once you have your letter, you’ll gain immediate access to housing rights, including being able to live in no-pet [...]
Most people don’t decide to ask for an emotional support animal (ESA) without giving it a lot of thought. Typically, a person with a mental or emotional disability finds themselves needing the unconditional companionship and affection of an animal. They then decide to inquire wit [...]
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), human-animal bonds are essential to human health. This bond even applies to aquatic creatures, like fish. After dogs and cats, the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey discovered that fish are the third leading type [...]