Buy a gift certificate for your loved one. Are you looking for the perfect gift for a pet lover in your life? Something meaningful, thoughtful, and will truly make a difference? Look no further! Our gift certificate for an emotional support animal evaluation is the perfect [...]
The Issue: Many therapists, doctors, social workers, and nurses don’t know what to do when their patient asks them to verify an emotional support animal and provide documentation. ESA letters have legal significance for individuals but not all healthcare providers know how to wri [...]
Yes, an emotional support animal can be left unattended at home for reasonable periods of time. In fact, it is quite common for ESA owners to leave their animals at home while they go to work, school, or run errands. Of course, no pet should be left at home for too long — every o [...]
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows increases in the 65-year-old and above group. By 2030, about 70 million U.S. residents will be aged 65 or over. This rapid growth demonstrates the need to find care and quality-of-life interventions for the elderly. Comfort animals [...]
Why costs can be unpredictable: Before giving someone an ESA letter, a licensed professional must first assess the client’s emotional and mental health. The total bill can reach several hundred or even thousands of dollars for multiple sessions at a private clinic. The final tab [...]
Technically: No, it’s not essential.But: It’s still probably a better idea to disclose. Renters with emotional support animals (ESA) often face a quandary when signing a new lease, especially if they are moving to a no-pets building. Even though ESA owners are protected aga [...]
Background: In the ESA guidelines from 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing specifically approved the use of online providers to qualify for ESA letters. What matters: As long as your ESA letter comes from a qualified licensed healthcare professional, it does not matter whether y [...]
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If you and your Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHP) have determined that an emotional support animal (ESA) can help with the symptoms of your mental illness (such as anxiety or depression), you may be wondering about what rights you have. Having an ESA provides major perks, su [...]
This article was last updated on October 20, 2023, to reflect the updates in ESA regulations Understanding the laws surrounding emotional support animals (ESA) can be tricky. Is an ESA a pet, or is it a service animal? The truth is that an ESA falls somewhere in between, which me [...]