The idea of a dog in a vest is not as far-fetched as it may sound. In fact, thousands of service animals wear vests everyday to let others know that they’re trained to help their disabled owners. Service animals are a testament to the amazing things animals are capable of, so it makes sense that […]
Service Animal Laws in Georgia
For folks who don’t suffer from a disability, it’s easy to take bodily and mental functionality for granted. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean disabled people are at a disadvantage–especially those who have service animals. If you’ve ever seen a dog wearing a vest in public, it was most likely a service animal, or a specially-trained […]
Service Animal Laws in New Jersey
Man’s best friend, along with many other furry companions, are capable of some pretty incredible things. Besides offering us comfort and bringing us joy, they can also be trained to help disabled people perform daily tasks and navigate daily life a little more easily. These specially-trained, four-legged friends of ours are called service animals, and […]
Air Canada Emotional Support Animal Policy
Emotional support animals (ESA) provide an invaluable service. While animals like dogs and cats are generally calming to be around, ESAs play a vital role when it comes to supporting individuals with mental health issues. This includes conditions such as anxiety and autism, where the presence of an animal can enable individuals to handle busy […]
Service Animal Laws in Michigan
Michiganders with disabilities typically own a service animal who can help them do work or perform certain duties that make their daily life easier. But not just any animal can become a service animal; these unique animal caretakers often undergo extensive, rigorous training to help their human companions navigate these day-to-day tasks. Fortunately, there’s also […]
Service Animal Laws in Illinois
Animals are capable of some pretty amazing things, including taking care of their human owners. Service animals, as these caretaker animals are called, are specially-trained animals who can do work or perform specific tasks and duties for their disabled owners. But there’s more to this highly specific training than just teaching your dog a few […]
Service Animal Laws in Pennsylvania
Animals can add a lot to our lives, and service animals are some of the best examples of that. These specially-trained furry friends of ours do work and perform specific tasks for their physically, mentally, or psychologically-disabled owners, all so that they can live richer and more functional lives. Thankfully, the federal government has legal […]
Delta Airlines Emotional Support Animals Policy
The number of emotional support animals (ESAs) accompanying travelers has increased dramatically, both in planes and within airports. In 2018, Delta Airlines flew over 250,000 ESAs via its international and domestic services. As this number doesn’t appear to be decreasing, Delta has put policies in place to regulate travel with ESAs. While these policies accommodate […]
US Service Animals – New Delta and United Service Animal Requirements
Traveling with an emotional support animal (ESA) has become more complicated following a recent revision by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to legislation in the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). On top of the additional paperwork that must now be provided for trained service animals (SA) on Delta and United Airlines flights, the policy change […]
Does Frontier Airlines Allow Emotional Support Animals?
Frontier Airlines is one of the least restrictive airlines in allowing your small pets to fly with you, but there have been some major changes to their policies on emotional support animals (ESA). As of February 1, 2021, Frontier Airlines no longer allows ESAs to fly with their owners. However, as required by the Air […]