If you own an emotional support animal in the Sooner State, you are protected by federal housing laws. Owners of ESAs in Oklahoma are allowed to live with their animals without any additional fees or deposits, even in buildings that prohibit pets. In this article, we will e [...]
In a nutshell: Yes, nurse practitioners are allowed to write ESA letters under HUD guidelines. Why are nurses allowed to write ESA letters? Under HUD’s rules for emotional support animals, tenants who want to live with their ESA in a no-pets building must submit an ESA letter to [...]
The Short Answer: No, emotional support animals do not count as normal pets for purposes of a residential building’s animal policies. ESAs are exempt from pet rules because they are legally considered assistance animals for people with mental health conditions. What if my buildin [...]
Emotional support dogs are unfortunately no longer accommodated by U.S. airlines. However, other types of assistance animals used for mental health are still allowed to board flights. In the past, emotional support dogs had travel rights on airplanes. However, the U.S. Depa [...]
Nervous about asking your doctor or therapist for an ESA letter? You’re not alone; we estimate that 90% of people feel anxious about asking, but we’ll show you why there’s no need to be worried. We’ll tell you exactly what to say to your therapist, doctor, or social worker so you [...]
If you want to get an emotional support animal in Texas, you have many options. In Texas, an emotional support animal can be a dog, cat, bird, fish, gerbil, or other small household pet. The pet you already own can also qualify to become your emotional support animal. Read [...]
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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 [...]