An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is more than a pet. The ESA is part of the treatment for individuals suffering from a psychological or mental illness, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD. They provide comfort and support to their handlers in times of need. The most common type of ESA is an Emotional Support Dog, however, any animal can become an individual’s ESA.
Not to confuse with a Service Dog or a Therapy Dog, the Emotional Support Animal is protected by two federal laws and has specific access rights. The following reading list will help you to get started and to understand your rights when becoming an ESA owner.
Find the information you need below
How to Get an Emotional Support Animal
Learn how to get an emotional support animal and how to qualify for a legitimate ESA letter.
Emotional Support Animal Laws You Should Know
A detailed look at the emotional support animal laws protecting ESAs and their handlers.
How to Find a Therapist Near Me For an ESA Letter
Find out where and who you can see to get a legitimate ESA Letter in order to qualify for your emotional support animal.
How to Ask a Doctor For an ESA Letter
Tips on making your doctor aware you’re interested in pursuing an ESA as part of your treatment.
How to Certify an Emotional Support Dog
Getting a clear idea of what it means to certify an emotional support animal and how to own a legitimate ESA letter.
How to Register My Dog as an Emotional Support Animal?
Know the difference between registration and certification and why registering your ESA is not what you want.
Do You Know if Your ESA Letter is Legit?
Don’t fall into traps and spend money on invalid letters and registrations. Know what to look for to get a true, legit ESA letter.
Emotional Support Cat Registration Guide
Emotional Support Animals aren’t exclusive to dogs. Make your favorite feline your ESA.
How to Fly With Your Dog
A guide for traveling with a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD), Emotional Support Dog (ESA), or pet.
ESA Housing
Your ESA can live with you in no-pets housing. Know all your rights when dealing with landlords and HOA’s.
ESA Housing Letter
A Q&A on the process of acquiring and the required contents of an ESA Letter for housing purposes.
Is it possible to have a teleconsultation with a healthcare professional?
You might find this link helpful: https://esadoctors.com/esa-online-telehealth/
Does the ESA allow a pet dog to accompany its owner to a cubicle style office job?
Unfortunately ESAs generally only have rights when it comes to housing.
I went through the process. When I went to pay I tried to find out what the “code” was. Went to FAQ…..no answer. Went I went back to submit my request it was all gone. Can you help me?
We’re not quite sure what “code” you’re referring, please shoot us an email at support@esadoctors.com and we’ll be happy to guide you through the ordering process.
Please help me with my renewal. I can’t find how to renew
Please email our support team at support@esadoctors.com for requests relating to renewals.