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Emotional Support Animal Doctor Prescription Guide
What Is an ESA Letter? An ESA letter is a prescription letter written by a licensed mental health professional (ie registered therapist, psychiatrist, psychologist) that recommends your pet as your Emotional Support Animal. For those people who suffer from an emotional or mental disability, there’s a treatment that doesn’t involve drugs; an emotional support animal […]
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Psychiatric Service Dog
Psychiatric service dogs (PSDs) are service dogs that help people with “invisible disabilities,” meaning mental health issues like ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and they have the same rights as traditional service dogs that help people with physical disabilities like vision and mobility impairment. The legal protections that a psychiatric service dog has include: Psychiatric service […]
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Can Landlords Deny a Service Dog?
No, landlords cannot deny or refuse a service dog because they are protected under the Fair Housing Act, which requires landlords, HOAs, co-ops, and condos to provide reasonable accommodations for all service animals. The only times they can refuse a service dog are if it is genuinely dangerous (like if it bites a neighbor), creates […]
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How to Certify a Service Dog
If you want to be certified for a service dog, just follow these 5 steps: You can’t qualify for a service dog just by getting a certification. Certifications are used by service dog owners for personal convenience, but they are not required under ADA rules. If someone refuses to let your service dog in because […]
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Emotional Support Dog Requirements
Are you confused by emotional support dog requirements? You’re not alone. There is a lot of information on this important subject, some of which is misleading or just plain false. If you want to legally designate your dog as an emotional support animal (ESA), you need to understand all of the various federal and state […]
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Emotional Support Cat
Cats can legally be emotional support animals because they are the perfect companions for boosting your mental health. One study showed that cat owners had better psychological health than non-pet owners, and another showed that cats can help reduce stress by lowering blood pressure and resting heart rates. If you want to turn your cat […]
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