We may have all felt "blue" at one time or another, but when this sad feeling turns into an overwhelming condition it's time to seek help. In this post, we are going to explore the types of depression, its causes, how it's diagnosed by professionals and what an emotional support [...]
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 [...]
More and more renters are enjoying the companionship of an emotional support animal (ESA) to cope with their mental and emotional health issues. Under federal and state housing rules, landlords cannot discriminate against tenants who need emotional support animals, and ESA owners [...]
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 [...]
You may have seen a dog on a recent flight that wasn’t in a pet carrier and wondered how they were allowed to board. After all, new regulations went into effect in the first quarter of 2021 that effectively allowed airlines to ban emotional support animals from flights. The [...]
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 [...]
Airlines restrict the size of the dog you can bring aboard the cabin. Most airlines require that your dog be able to fit into a small carrier that stores underneath the seat in front of you. In practical terms, that means only small dogs can board the cabin as pets. Certain types [...]