Emotional support animals can come in all shapes, sizes, and species, unlike service animals, which have primarily fallen into the capable paws of the canine species. Although under the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) any species of animal can be considered an ESA, the pro [...]
You can take an emotional support animal (ESA) into any residential building you currently own or rent, including apartments, condos and houses, college dormitories, and similar residential spaces, even if they prohibit pets. You cannot, however, bring emotional support animals i [...]
As a renter, your emotional support animal (ESA) is fully protected by housing laws, even if your building or lease says you can’t have pets. If you’re renting an apartment or home and want to bring your ESA home, we’ll explain what you need to do in this guide. In which renta [...]
Yes, cats can be emotional support animals because they can improve mental health, and they’re legally recognized for their role as support animals under federal and state laws. The presence of a cat in the household, as well as interactions with a cat, have been shown to reduce [...]
Some emotional support animals and all psychiatric service dogs are allowed on planes under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). There are two important things to know before you try to fly with your animal. Psychiatric service dogs (PSD) have the same rights as service dogs that a [...]
Under the Fair Housing Act, having an ESA letter will protect your animal from housing discrimination.
First and foremost, specialized training is not legally required for emotional support animals (ESAs), which makes them different from psychiatric service dogs. However, they should still have basic obedience training mastered. There are also ways to train a dog to become a more [...]
Yes, emotional support animals help with anxiety. Their scent, touch, engagement, and other interactions have been proven to help owners function in their day-to-day lives regardless of age, as you can see in this study on the elderly and this one with children. And the studies [...]
Flying with a large dog like a Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Labrador, or Great Dane isn't as simple as tucking a Chihuahua in a carrier under the seat, but it's definitely doable. You have two main options: Your large dog can fly in the cabin as a service animal if they're [...]
Yes! You can legally qualify for an emotional support animal through services provided online, but it has to be done in the right way. A common misconception about emotional support animals is that people think a certificate can certify a pet as an official ESA. However, certific [...]