Did you hear? Recently, a team of animal welfare agencies joined forces to rescue homeless pets in Puerto Rico. After a severe natural disaster, thousands of pets, left homeless and in danger. The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) worked with North Fork Animal Welfare League (NFAWL), Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation and Kent Animal Shelter….
High stress and anxiety levels can make it difficult to stay focused and deal with life’s challenges. Pet therapy is based on the relationship between an emotional support animal and their owner. Simple activities that occur within this relationship, such as petting, can be beneficial for both the owner and the pet. Petting an emotional…
What Are Fake ESAs? There’s a misguided notion that an ESA is for “anyone,” and that you can claim any animal is an ESA. But an ESA is no less valid than a service animal. The difference between an ESA and a service animal is that a service animal performs a specific task. That doesn’t make an ESA…
Congratulations! You have completed your emotional therapy process and have received your ESA letter. Now for the excitement of welcoming an emotional support animal into your home and beginning a new journey with a safe and helpful companion. What to look out for While almost any compassionate and well-mannered dog can act as an emotional…
Chances are, your emotional support animal is one of the most positive influences in your life. Therefore, it is important that you take the time to keep your pet in good health. While most people have no problem remembering to walk and feed their emotional support animal, many neglect to tend to the dental care…
Mardi Gras also referred to as Fat Tuesday, is a carnival celebration that ends the day before Ash Wednesday. Usually, the Mardi Gras carnival celebrations take place for about two weeks. Many people celebrate Mardi Gras by going to a parade. If you enjoy celebrating Mardi Gras and want to do something unique this year, you…
An emotional support animal offers multiple benefits to children who suffer from a debilitating disorder. Possible disorders include ADHD, depression, anxiety or autism. It’s important to know how to get an ESA letter and what your options are. Below are some important points to keep in mind when choosing an emotional support animal for your…
Are you one of the millions of people suffering from an anxiety disorder? Do you suffer from Panic disorder symptoms, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other related illnesses? These cause debilitating degrees of worry and fear. People with anxiety may obsess over things that other people would never think about twice. Likewise, they might…
Your emotional support animal has been providing you with a strong, funny, cute shoulder to lean on ever since your ESA letter approval. On Valentine’s Day, why not return the favor officially? Your ESA dog will appreciate it more than you know. Here are some great doggy date ideas for Valentine’s Day that everyone can…