Your Legit Resource to Emotional Support Animals

Have questions about emotional support animals (ESAs)? Great news, you’ll find everything from how to make your pet an ESA, which animals qualify, the benefits of being an ESA owner, and more here.

Cats
Want to make your cat a legit emotional support animal? We have you covered.
Dogs
Everything you need to know about making your loyal canine friend an official ESA.
Mental Health Benefits
Find out how an emotional support animal can improve your mental and emotional health.
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ESAs are not just cats and dogs. They can be birds, rodents, fish and other types of animals.

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What is an Emotional Support Animal?

Emotional support animals (ESA) are pets that provide comfort to owners with mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders diagnosed by...

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How to Certify an Emotional Support Animal

When you certify your pet as an emotional support animal (ESA), you can open more options for affordable housing. Many pet owners feel unfairly burdened...

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How to Get an Emotional Support Animal

Interested in an emotional support animal (ESA) or a psychiatric service dog (PSD)? Wondering what type of animal can become an ESA? Ready to get...

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Get an ESA Letter in Louisiana

Your ESA letter in Louisiana provides you and your pet with more than just housing rights. Having an ESA can radically improve your mental and emotional health.

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How to Train Your Emotional Support Animal

Emotional support animals don’t require the same specialized training as psychiatric service dogs, but basic behavioral training is needed and expected. Having a well-trained and well-behaved emotional support animal will prevent your landlord from having an excuse to evict your [...]

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Get an ESA Letter in Washington, D.C.

Your ESA letter in Washington, D.C. provides you and your pet with more than just housing rights. Having an ESA can radically improve your mental and emotional health.

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Tips to Keep Cats Calm in Carriers Without Medication

Moving homes, getting groomed, going to the vet, or traveling with your favorite pet does not have to start with a game of “cat and mouse,” where you struggle to calm your now feral feline. Keeping your cat calm when going into and being in their carrier is a matter of learning t [...]

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1.How do I make my pet into an official emotional support animal?

You can turn your pet into a legally protected emotional support animal by getting an ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional. That is the only way to qualify for an ESA under federal and state rules.

2.What rights do emotional support animals have?

Emotional support animals are exempt from no-pet housing policies. They also do not have to comply with breed and size restrictions. In addition, landlords have to waive pet fees, pet deposits and pet application fees for tenants who have submitted an ESA letter.

3.How can I get an ESA letter?

To get an ESA letter you must first be evaluated by a licensed therapist, doctor or social worker. You can qualify for an ESA letter if you have certain conditions like depression, severe anxiety, PTSD, phobias, autism or learning disorders. The provider must verify that you have an eligible mental health condition that is helped by the presence of an emotional support animal.

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