Florida recently passed new laws governing emotional support animals (ESA) which go into effect on July 1, 2020. These new laws clarify how residents of Florida can properly qualify for an emotional support animal and affirm the special rights ESA owners have. These rules were al [...]
Yes, you can make your dog an emotional support dog as long as a mental health professional licensed for your state writes you an ESA letter. This guide walks you through the process step by step if you want to make your dog an emotional support dog. No matter where you live, we [...]
Disney Resorts pride themselves on welcoming visitors from all walks of life. They have made their parks accessible to people with disabilities and even recognize the need for service dogs. In this article, we’ll explain what types of assistance animals you can bring to Dis [...]
If you live in the Silver State, your right to live with an emotional support animal is protected by federal law. Landlords and housing providers have to reasonably accommodate ESAs even if they normally ban all pets. Emotional support animals are also exempt from pet fees and de [...]
Colorado is the place dogs must dream about, with its clear skies, mountain landscapes, and endless space to run free. Ask any local from Colorado, and they’ll tell you that it is the ideal place to have a dog. Winning top spots as one of the nation’s best and dog-friendlies [...]
People living with a mental illness, whether it be anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, may find comfort when they have their pet close by. And for many a cute, playful puppy dog may be especially therapeutic. The age of the ESA does not matter as long as the hand [...]
Yes, emotional support dogs can help alleviate the feeling of loneliness in people as their presence provides companionship when they sit with their owner, welcome their owner home after work vs. the person coming to an empty house. Since they require exercise, going for a walk c [...]
Emotional support animals are protected under the Fair Housing Act and are exempt from pet deposits, monthly pet rent, and other types of financial requirements set by landlords and HOAs. If you paid a pet deposit or made a monthly payment after getting your ESA letter, you can g [...]
If your landlord is giving you pushback about your emotional support animal, the first thing to do is make sure they’re not just giving you the runaround. Despite clear Fair Housing protections, housing providers will sometimes come up with creative excuses to avoid allowing your [...]
You may use the services of a therapist or health care provider who works remotely to qualify your pet as an emotional support animal. A properly licensed therapist can help determine whether an ESA is right for you through online services.