The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) puts into law what should be common sense — everyone deserves equal access to public life. If you have a service dog, this means you can go anywhere together without hassle or extra costs. From grabbing lunch to catching a flight, staying [...]
Bringing a new cat into your home is a time of great excitement and joy, but it’s important to make the transition as smooth as possible. Relocating can be a stressful time for pets, but there are lots of things we can do to help. The 3:3:3 rule explains some general expectations [...]
If you’re trying to decide whether your pet can be a service animal or an emotional support animal, the biggest question to answer is what you need them to do. A service animal is a highly trained dog that can help you by performing tasks relating to your disability, including ps [...]
This article was last updated on October 30th, 2024. JetBlue welcomes legitimate service dogs, including psychiatric service dogs, in the aircraft cabin at no additional charge. If you have a normal pet, they’ll be subject to size restrictions and fees under JetBlue’s pet policy. [...]
This article was last updated on October 16th, 2024. JetBlue happily allows small dogs and cats in the cabin, but pets are not permitted in Mint, and they cannot travel in the cargo hold. JetBlue lets service dogs fly free of charge, but not emotional support animals. This guide [...]
Yes, you can have an emotional support animal (ESA) in an RV park if you live there long term. Under the Fair Housing Act, RV parks considered long-term residences must make reasonable accommodations for emotional support animals, even if they have a "no pets" policy. However, sh [...]
Flying with your dog can be stressful, especially if your furry friend tends to get anxious. New environments, loud noises, and long periods in a confined space can make even the calmest dogs uneasy. However, with the proper preparation, training, and accessories, you can m [...]
No, homeowners associations (HOAs) cannot legally require you to register either service dogs or emotional support animals (ESAs). Federal housing rules clearly state that you don’t need to register either type of support animal. If you have a service dog, your HOA can ask [...]
This article was last updated on August 28, 2024. Like all U.S. airlines, Alaska Airlines is legally obligated to let service dog owners bring their dogs into the cabin of the airline, free of charge. That includes service dogs for physical disabilities as well as psychiatric ser [...]
Both you and your emotional support animal (ESA) have the right to be in your building’s common areas, even if there is a no-pet policy, as long as you have an ESA letter. According to HUD, landlords have to “reasonably accommodate” ESA owners, and that means allowing them to hav [...]