Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 45 seconds. The thrill and anticipation of bringing a new dog into your home can be truly amazing. You wait and wait for the day to arrive as your excitement mounts and builds to bursting point! Finally, it happens. Your puppy is old enough to leave his mama OR the…
*Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 18 seconds I think we can all agree that there are a LOT of big things happening in the world around us right now. Not only has 2020 brought a sudden health crisis to our doorsteps but this year has also seen a new level of political unrest, economic uncertainty, and…
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…
DOT Update: On December 2, 2020, the Department of Transportation announced that it is revising rules around flying with Emotional Support Animals. Airlines will no longer be required to recognize ESAs and provide reasonable accommodation in the flight cabin and/or free of charge. However, Service Animals (including Psychiatric Services Animals), who are trained to perform specific tasks…
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…
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,…