What is the Fair Housing Act for Emotional Support Animals?
Under the Fair Housing Act, having an ESA letter will protect your animal from housing discrimination.
How to Train a Dog to Be an Emotional Support Animal
First and foremost, specialized training is not legally required for emotional support animals (ESAs), which makes them different from psychiatric service dogs. However, they should still have basic obedience training mastered. There are also ways to train a dog to become a more [...]
Can an Emotional Support Animal Help With My Anxiety?
Yes, emotional support animals help with anxiety. Their scent, touch, engagement, and other interactions have been proven to help owners function in their day-to-day lives regardless of age, as you can see in this study on the elderly and this one with children. And the studies [...]
How to Fly with a Large Dog
Flying with a large dog like a Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Labrador, or Great Dane isn't as simple as tucking a Chihuahua in a carrier under the seat, but it's definitely doable. You have two main options: Your large dog can fly in the cabin as a service animal if they're [...]
Can I Get My Emotional Support Animal Certification Online?
Yes! You can legally qualify for an emotional support animal through services provided online, but it has to be done in the right way. A common misconception about emotional support animals is that people think a certificate can certify a pet as an official ESA. However, certific [...]
Top Animal Rescues and Shelters in California
In the state of California, way too many animals have a life that is way too short. These loving souls are found abandoned, abused, and alone. For many, the next step is a shelter and a short walk to the end of the line. But, there are places trying to change that and give the [...]
Finding Pet-Friendly Apartments in Your City
Finding a pet-friendly apartment is easy, whether you are moving to a new city or want a new home where you currently live. You just need an action plan and checklist to save time and money by not touring or calling buildings that won’t meet your needs. This guide shares how you [...]
How Many Emotional Support Animals Can You Have?
Can a person have more than one emotional support animal? Can a person have multiple emotional support animals that are of a different species (for example, a dog and cat)? The answer is yes! It is possible to qualify for more than one emotional support animal as long as you have [...]
Are Emotional Support Animals Allowed in Public Places?
No, emotional support animals don't have the legal right to enter public places that ban pets, such as stores, restaurants, or theaters. Only service dogs and psychiatric service dogs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Where ESAs Have Rights Emotiona [...]
Airline Requirements for Traveling with an Emotional Support Dog
On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that give airlines the option to no longer recognize emotional support animals. These rules went into effect on January 11, 2021. As a result, U.S. airlines are no longer accepting emotional support an [...]