An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is more than a pet. The ESA is part of the treatment for individuals suffering from a psychological or mental illness, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD. They provide comfort and support to their handlers in times of need. The most common type of ESA is an Emotional Support Dog, [...]
Are you wondering which airlines accept psychiatric service dogs (PSD)? The great news is that if you’re flying domestically within the United States or between the U.S. and an international destination, then your service dog must be allowed to board free of charge. If you have a psychiatric service dog, flying with one in the [...]
The hustle and bustle of big city life aren’t just for people — man’s best friend can also enjoy the benefits. Whether taking a stroll down Canal Street or enjoying the sun in Central Park, there are tons to do with an emotional support animal in New York City. How does NYC Define an Emotional [...]
Any dog owner knows having a dog around can make life brighter. For people who have an emotional or mental disorder, the benefits of owning a dog go beyond tail wagging and face licking—their dog can help save their life. Emotional support animals and psychiatric service dogs are two types of assistance animals that may [...]
Felines have the reputation of being aloof and selfish. But ask any cat owner, and they’ll tell you that their cat brings life and joy into their lives. A dog may be a man’s best friend, but a cat is their comic relief. The internet would agree. Cat videos rule the internet for a good [...]
Did you know that in the United States, emotional support animal owners are protected by federal and state laws? Emotional support animals — or in short, "ESA" — are recognized as a necessity for people with mental health disorders. But what exactly is an emotional support animal? How are they different from service dogs? How do [...]
If you have an emotional support animal (ESA), your rights are protected by federal laws that apply to every state. But did you know, as a resident of California, there are additional state laws that further protect your rights as an ESA owner? However, a major development in California regarding ESAs is underway: starting January [...]
Congratulations, your therapist or doctor just approved you for an emotional support animal and gave you a signed ESA letter! Once you receive your ESA letter, your pet — or future pet — has officially qualified as an emotional support animal. As an ESA owner, you have special rights for housing — including the ability [...]
According to the Fair Housing Act, an emotional support animal (ESA) can reside with its owner in residential housing, even where pets are not typically allowed. As long as the owner has a valid ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional, an ESA is not considered a pet. Instead, the ESA is a necessary part [...]
Emotional support animals (ESA) are helping some of the 26% of Americans who struggle with a mental health disorder. Each year, millions of people are diagnosed with a mental disorder, and ESAs help them manage and overcome their challenges. OCD, a form of anxiety, can be treated with an emotional support animal's help. What is [...]
You may have heard from someone that you can’t qualify for an ESA online. We’re here to break that myth: you absolutely can qualify for an ESA online, as long as it’s done the right way. In fact, the latest guidelines from the U.S. Department of Housing specifically approved ESA letters obtained through healthcare professionals [...]