The most commonly used animals as an emotional support animal (ESA) are dogs and cats. They are the stereotypical household pet and easy to train. However, there’s a wide variety of animals that can be adopted for this purpose. Any animal that provides a sense of safety and [...]
an emotional support animal? ESAs are recognized as a type of assistance animal for mental health conditions under federal law, and ESA owners are protected against discrimination. Emotional support animals are not considered pets and are thus exempt from many rules that ap [...]
As a landlord, HOA, co-op, or other housing provider, you may have received a request from a tenant who wants to live with an emotional support animal (ESA). You, of course, want to comply with HUD’s housing rules but also make sure the request is genuine. As a housing provider, [...]
An emotional support animal (ESA) can bring much-needed comfort to individuals with mental health disorders. To qualify for an ESA a licensed medical health professional must attest in an ESA letter that their patient benefits from having an ESA. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker [...]
An emotional support animal (ESA) is much more than a pet. An ESA fulfills a specific role as a therapeutic source to someone with an emotional or mental disability. By providing company, affection, and attention, an emotional support animal can make the difference for someone tr [...]
As a resident of the Buckeye State, did you know that you have legal rights as the owner of an emotional support animal (ESA)? Emotional support animals give support to people who suffer from psychiatric conditions like depression, severe anxiety, PTSD, phobias, and learning diso [...]
Some emotional support animal (ESA) owners have faced the misfortune of submitting an ESA request to their landlord and being rejected because their paperwork is outdated. In this article, we will help you avoid the embarrassment and inconvenience of being denied [...]
Florida recently passed new laws governing emotional support animals (ESA) which go into effect on July 1, 2020. These new laws clarify how residents of Florida can properly qualify for an emotional support animal and affirm the special rights ESA owners have. These rules were al [...]
Yes, you can make your dog an emotional support dog as long as a mental health professional licensed for your state writes you an ESA letter. This guide walks you through the process step by step if you want to make your dog an emotional support dog. No matter where you live, we [...]
Disney Resorts pride themselves on welcoming visitors from all walks of life. They have made their parks accessible to people with disabilities and even recognize the need for service dogs. In this article, we’ll explain what types of assistance animals you can bring to Dis [...]