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 [...]
In the state of California, way too many animals have a life that is way too short. These loving souls are found abandoned, abused, and alone. For many, the next step is a shelter and a short walk to the end of the line. But, there are places trying to change that and give the [...]
Moving is always stressful, and this tends to be even more true if your family includes a pet. Finding the perfect home for your pet can be tricky. Many buildings only accept certain breeds or small pets. It is also common for buildings to charge costly pet fees and pet deposits. [...]
Can a person have more than one emotional support animal? Can a person have multiple emotional support animals that are of a different species (for example, a dog and cat)? The answer is yes! It is possible to qualify for more than one emotional support animal as long as you have [...]
Can someone with an emotional support dog bring his pet to public places? Will these establishments allow the animal in their premises? These are some of the common questions people with disabilities raise, but is there a definitive answer when it comes to emotional support anima [...]
On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that give airlines the option to no longer recognize emotional support animals. These rules went into effect on January 11, 2021. As a result, U.S. airlines are no longer accepting emotional support an [...]
Is My Emotional Support Dog Legal? Confusion as to the legality of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) or Emotional Support Dogs (ESDs) abound due to misinformation and incorrect stories about mishandling and exploitation. But the fact is, there really are people who need comfort p [...]
What is the difference between an Emotional Support Animal, Service Dog and Therapy Dog? Emotional support animals or emotional support dogs do not have any special training and it is not required by law. Their primary role is to provide emotional comfort, companionship, friendsh [...]
Pets in College Dorms Universities have the obligation to admit emotional support animals into school housing and dorms. The housing board must allow emotional support animals access to provide therapy for people through affection and companionship as a form of reasonable accommo [...]
Emotional Support Animal Requirements If you think that having a card for an emotional support animal (ESA) translates to a right to take your pet anywhere, think again. That card merely says that your pet has been registered in some database of pet owners who have the money to p [...]