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The ESA Doctors writing team is a group of passionate emotional support animal advocates with extensive experience in mental healthcare, disability law, animal training, and pet health. Many of the authors are proud emotional support animal parents and are sharing their knowledge based on both personal and professional experience. Our content is fact checked by ESA experts and peer reviewed before publishing to help ensure you’re getting the best possible information no matter where you land. We’re here to provide useful content to keep you and your emotional support animal happy, healthy, and protected. Don’t see a topic covered? Send your request to support@esadoctors.com and we’ll consider it for our next publication. That’s our commitment to you as dedicated members of the ESA community.

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Get an ESA Letter in Tennessee

Your ESA letter in Tennessee provides you and your pet with more than just housing rights. Having an ESA can radically improve your mental and emotional health.

ESA Doctors2025-04-02T21:23:42+00:00Emotional Support Animal|

When Your Emotional Support Animal Barks: Understanding Rights, Responsibilities, and Real Solutions

Picture this: You're trying to relax at home with your emotional support dog, the companion who helps manage your anxiety, when suddenly there's a knock at the door. It's another notice from your HOA about noise complaints. Your heart sinks as you wonder: Could your emotional sup [...]

ESA Doctors2025-01-20T11:47:07+00:00ESA Laws, Housing|

Hawaiian Airlines Service Dog Policy

This article was last updated on December 11, 2024. Want to take your service dog in the cabin to Hawaii? Here's what you need to do to fly with your service dog on Hawaiian Airlines: Book your flight and notify Hawaiian Airlines at least 48 hours before departure Submit the DOT [...]

ESA Doctors2024-12-28T00:43:59+00:00Flying, Traveling with Pets|

Hawaiian Airlines Pet Policy

This article was last updated on November 27th, 2024. Hawaiian Airlines allows pets to travel either in the cabin or as checked baggage. Small dogs and cats can fly in the cabin for $125 between Hawaii and North America ($35 for interisland flights). Cats, dogs, and household bir [...]

ESA Doctors2024-12-28T00:47:41+00:00Flying, Traveling with Pets|

ADA Service Animal Laws

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) puts into law what should be common sense — everyone deserves equal access to public life. If you have a service dog, this means you can go anywhere together without hassle or extra costs. From grabbing lunch to catching a flight, staying [...]

ESA Doctors2025-02-21T04:20:51+00:00ESA Laws, Federal|

Service Dogs vs. Emotional Support Animals: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Differences

If you’re trying to decide whether your pet can be a service animal or an emotional support animal, the biggest question to answer is what you need them to do. A service animal is a highly trained dog that can help you by performing tasks relating to your disability, including ps [...]

ESA Doctors2024-11-07T13:03:15+00:00Emotional Support Animal|

JetBlue Service Dog Policy

This article was last updated on October 30th, 2024. JetBlue welcomes legitimate service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, in the aircraft cabin at no additional charge. If you have a normal pet, they’ll be subject to size restrictions and fees under JetBlue’s pet policy. [...]

ESA Doctors2024-10-30T15:12:00+00:00Flying, Traveling with Pets|

Mythical Beasts: A Journey Through Global Folklore

From the depths of ancient jungles to the misty shores of northern lakes, mythological creatures have captivated human imagination for millennia. These fantastic beasts, born from cultural beliefs and natural phenomena, continue to intrigue us with their otherworldly qualities. L [...]

ESA Doctors2024-10-25T16:32:23+00:00Emotional Support Animal|

JetBlue Airways Pet Policy

This article was last updated on October 16th, 2024. JetBlue happily allows small dogs and cats in the cabin, but pets are not permitted in Mint, and they cannot travel in the cargo hold. JetBlue lets service dogs fly free of charge, but not emotional support animals. This guide [...]

ESA Doctors2024-12-28T00:50:58+00:00Flying, Traveling with Pets|

Can You Have an Emotional Support Animal in an RV Park?

Yes, you can have an emotional support animal (ESA) in an RV park if you live there long term. Under the Fair Housing Act, RV parks considered long-term residences must make reasonable accommodations for emotional support animals, even if they have a "no pets" policy. However, sh [...]

ESA Doctors2024-10-10T01:59:40+00:00Emotional Support Animal, Traveling with Pets|