If you suffer from a psychological or mental condition, you can qualify for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) or Psychiatric Service Animal (PSA). What Counts As A Mental Disability? Depression—6.9% of adults experienced depression in the past year. Anxiety—In 2015, 18.1% had some sort of anxiety disorder. The numbers have grown since then. Mood Disorder—9.7% of…
What is Tele-psychology? The criteria set forth in the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) provides the allowance for persons with an emotional disability to certify an emotional support dog to provide therapeutic benefits for those who are diagnosed with certain emotional disabilities by a mental health professional. Emotional disabilities are less obvious than physical or…
Most landlords are not big on pets. Most of them believe that pets increase the chances of risks occurring. Maybe risks from hurt or irritated neighbors to property damage. But is it true? Let’s look at a few facts about renters with pets. 70 percent of renters own a pet. 65 percent of pet owners…
If you have a qualifying emotional or mental disorder, then you might benefit by keeping your pet by your side at all times — when you’re traveling, going to the gym, or just relaxing in the comfort of your own home. You might be wondering what kind of documentation you’ll need to have your pet…
When you have an emotional support animal, the human to animal bond grows more intimately as both live and work together, and are supported with health and happiness. This experience is effective when an emotional support dog, cat, or other furry friend is carefully training. Training to provide comfort, assistance, and even protection. Canines are…
An emotional support animal (ESA) is a companion. They are animals that has been certified by a medical doctor. ESA’s help people who are battling a disability or mental illness. In most cases, ESAs are dogs, but other animals like cats are also applicable. People who need ESAs are usually diagnosed with psychological disabilities that…
When it comes to obtaining an emotional support animal (ESA) in California, there are a few facts you need to know about the ESA letter process and ESA laws. Emotional Support Animals Emotional support dogs and cats are the usual choices, but there are other animals that can be an ESA in California. Rabbits…
As Americans, when we think of Veteran’s day, we consider it as a time to show our support to the veterans of our country. Emotional support animals are a natural therapeutic method for our veterans suffering from emotional and mental disabilities such as PTSD, social anxiety, and depression. Sometimes the challenges of past military life,…
Losing an emotional support animal can be devastating. The loss is even more disastrous when your pet dies suddenly or suffers from a terminal illness out of the blue. There are approximately 183.9 million pets in the U.S., according to Animal Sheltering. Unfortunately, most pets die from preventable and treatable diseases. Therefore, whether you’re adopting a new…
Over 68% of American households own a pet, representing about 84.6 million households, according to the American Pet Products Association. 60.2 million of them have a dog, implying that dogs are the majority. Different dog breeds have different traits and advantages. Some breeds are more likely to suffer from certain health conditions. By understanding…