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 [...]
As a resident of the Golden State, your emotional support animal (ESA) is protected under federal and state laws if you have a valid ESA letter. California has a special set of laws when it comes to emotional support animals that are different from the rest of the country. [...]
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 r [...]
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. I [...]
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 [...]
If you’re currently seeing a therapist or a doctor to treat an emotional or mental condition, then you might be wondering, "Do I qualify for a psychiatric service dog?" The answer isn’t cut and dry, but there are a few facts about psychiatric service dogs that help you determine [...]
According to the American Kennel Society (AKC), emotional support animals (ESA) are vital to an individualized treatment plan for an emotional or mental disorder. A licensed therapist or physician orders an ESA through the documentation of an ESA letter. What Is an ESA Letter? An [...]
In 2021 the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that protected the rights of service dog owners (including psychiatric service dog (PSD) owners) on flights. Airlines must allow psychiatric service dogs to board the cabin of flights without any additional ch [...]
This article was last updated on April 2, 2025, to reflect the latest developments in service dog air travel. Boarding a flight with your service dog is easy when you have the paperwork filled out correctly, and this guide walks you through the DOT service animal form step-by-ste [...]
Psychiatric service dog letters (PSD Letters) will each look a little different since the licensed professionals who write them have leeway in how to write them. However, there are some typical elements in PSD letters and a few things you’ll want to make sure are included. A PSD [...]