If you’re planning to get an ESA (Emotional Support Animal) in the state of Arkansas, you need to know not only your legal rights but also your obligations under the law. In this article, you’ll find out everything you need to know about obtaining an ESA in Arkansas, the laws you need to be aware […]
Emotional support animals (or ESAs) are growing in popularity rapidly throughout the country. For those who suffer from anxiety, depression, or any number of other emotional difficulties, having an animal at their side can be very comforting. While they can absolutely provide you with pleasure and companionship like a normal pet, they can also be […]
When life gets rough, sometimes you need another kind of ruff to make things a little smoother. We’re talking about emotional support animals (ESAs), or animals that benefit their owners by providing therapeutic companionship. Most of the time, owners suffer from a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression. To have your animal recognized […]
It’s a dog’s life in Nevada, and we mean that in the best way possible. The state is teeming with easily accessible dog parks and other wide-open spaces where they can zoom around, and there are even a handful of restaurants that cater to canine customers. With all of this in mind, it’s not unreasonable […]
For many with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD, an emotional support animal can make daily life easier to get through by providing companionship and comfort. Residents in the state of Maryland who require assistance from an emotional support animal do have specific rights regarding their ability to live and travel with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The state of Delaware is more tolerant with emotional support animals than most states, and they enforce state and federal laws that protect emotional support animals in the areas of housing, travel and employment. Through the Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) and state law that ensures individuals are able to bring their companion with them […]
South Dakota residents are protected by federal emotional support animal laws that allow those in need of an emotional support animal to travel and live with their companion without discrimination. The most noteworthy law is the Federal Fair Housing Act (FFHA). Although emotional support animals are allowed to live with their owner regardless of pet […]
North Carolina protects those in need of emotional and physical assistance from discrimination, particularly those who rely upon an emotional support animal for disability support. There are federal and state laws in place that ensure those with emotional support animals recommended by a licensed mental health provider are allowed to have their companion with them […]
Pets are often the most therapeutic comfort that is available to people. They make us giggle and smile, they bring joy to our days, and they always seem to know when we need some cuddles, snuggles, and love. They never fail to be there for us, even when other friends have gotten upset or frustrated […]
Emotional Support Animals or ESAs are going to have to be prescribed by a medical professional in the mental health department. Emotional support animals are going to be prescribed to people who have a mental illness or psychiatric disability that interferes with their everyday life. The only people who can prescribe these animals are licensed […]
Animals offer us some of the most loyal friendships we will ever find. They stick by our side, they are always there for us and they seem to have a sixth sense so they know when something just isn’t right. They might just offer that emotional connection that could save a life. Emotional support animals […]
Under the United States Federal law, those who have disabilities are protected and cannot be discriminated against. Those who have assistant animals to help them with any disability have rights. These rights vary based on what the purpose of an animal is. For an emotional support animal, specific laws help protect you and your animal […]
Every animal owner knows the benefits of having a pet. A pet can help a person get out for their daily exercise and provide company. However, for those who have disabilities, support animals are a critical part of their life. Emotional support and comfort are provided by these pets allow a person with disabilities to […]
Idaho is another state that does not provide laws that protect emotional support animals. Emotional support animals are animals that provide an individual with comfort and companionship. They have not been trained or certified to perform any task that is related to a person with a disability such as alerting them to take medications or […]
Louisiana’s law on emotional support animals and service animals are the same as the ADA’s. The ADA or the federal law on service animals states that a service animal is a dog that has been trained and certified to complete a task or service for a person with any physical or mental disability. This can […]
Oklahoma provides no additional laws to protect an individual with emotional support animals. Even though there are federal laws that protect emotional support animals for housing, they don’t protect them for public accommodations. This means that if you have an emotional support animal, it is unlikely you will be able to enter a place of […]
Vermont’s law is very similar to the ADA’s law on emotional support animals. They are not included under the definition of service animals, which only includes dogs that are trained to complete certain tasks or services for people with physical and mental disabilities. This means that if you have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression […]
An emotional support animal is truly a life-saving asset for hundreds of thousands of Americans. From rabbits to dogs (and many species in between), emotional support animals provide assistance and therapeutic benefits to help those living with mental disabilities or emotional trauma. Anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder, just to name a few, can make […]
An emotional support animal is truly a life-saving asset for hundreds of thousands of Americans. From rabbits to dogs (and many species in between), emotional support animals provide assistance and therapeutic benefits to help those living with mental disabilities or emotional trauma. Anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder, just to name a few, can make […]
All this aside, you really do need your emotional support animal. But what if your landlord says that’s not allowed, period? Do they have the right to deny an ESA? Under the laws of the FHA, landlords cannot legally deny […]
Learn about the laws that are protecting you and your ESA in Colorado. See the Colorado ESA Housing, Employment, and Transportation Laws […]
Learn about the laws that are protecting you and your ESA in Ohio. See the Ohio ESA Housing, Employment, and Transportation Laws […]
Learn about the laws that are protecting you and your ESA in Florida. See the Florida ESA Housing, Employment, and Transportation Laws […]
Learn about the laws that are protecting you and your ESA in California. See the California ESA Housing, Employment, and Transportation Laws […]
In Hawaii, a service animal is considered any dog that receives extensive training and helps an individual complete work or tasks. Most often those with a service animal have some type of disability […]
The service animal laws in California define services animals as ‘dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disability’. […]
Alabama recognizes dogs as service animals and miniature horses on particular cases. All other animals do not qualify as service animals. If you are seeking assistance from an animal that is not either of these, you can try and register it as an emotional […]
In Virginia, under the Disability Rights Law, public places have to give access to guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs. It states that service dogs are trained to do work or tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability […]
Oregon is a pretty lax state when it comes to service animals. Their guidelines are very similar to all other states, and they even have a few amendments in place that provide extra protection for service dog use […]
Having an emotional support animal means your animal is covered by many laws that can prevent a person with a disability from being excluded or limited from certain benefits, accommodations and circumstances. […]
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law focused on eliminating discrimination during the sale, rental, or financing of a dwelling. Race, nationality, and religion are all protected under this law, and it also protects those with children and those wit […]