Most people don’t decide to ask for an emotional support animal (ESA) without giving it a lot of thought. Typically, a person with a mental or emotional disability finds themselves needing the unconditional companionship and affection of an animal. They then decide to inquire wit [...]
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), human-animal bonds are essential to human health. This bond even applies to aquatic creatures, like fish. After dogs and cats, the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey discovered that fish are the third leading type [...]
Although service animals have a unique bond with their owners, they might not provide the same closeness as an emotional support animal provides. The deep relationship between an animal and a human can’t be forced, after all. Sometimes, a service animal that is focused on perform [...]
According to the CDC’s latest data, 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Of these children, boys are four times more likely to be autistic than girls. Autistic children may experience other conditions related to autism. For instance, 28% of 8-year-o [...]
It’s possible to turn your emotional support animal into a psychiatric service dog if you’re willing to put in the work to train your dog, and your health condition requires a dog to perform specialized tasks. As a PSD owner, you get additional rights above the housing benefits E [...]
To get a PSD letter, you'll need to ask a licensed mental health professional like your therapist, doctor, social worker, or counselor. You’ll be asked some questions about your mental health, and the provider will then use that information to determine whether you have an ADA he [...]
What dog wouldn't want to live somewhere called the “Garden State”? New Jersey, with its cities and suburbs, is an excellent place for furry friends. Most of New Jersey has an easygoing and pet-friendly atmosphere. The Garden State is an ideal place to watch the seasons chan [...]
Forget the term "bird-brained," birds are anything but. Birds are intelligent creatures and make great companions. They can be trained to do tricks, respond to their name, and bond with their owners. Besides, birds are the only animals that can reproduce human speech and mimic ot [...]
What’s better than being able to carry a pet in your purse? Being able to carry your pet in your pocket! Rodents are often called "pocket pets" because they’re cute enough to be companions but small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. Soft and adorable, rodents make up about 40% of [...]
In the wild, rabbits use their keen senses to evade prey and find food. Though they’re agile and speedy, they don’t have much in the way of defenses. They lack sharp claws and vicious teeth. What they do have are exceptional senses. They can smell, hear, and see things that human [...]