Your Legit Resource to Emotional Support Animals

Have questions about emotional support animals (ESAs)? Great news, you’ll find everything from how to make your pet an ESA, which animals qualify, the benefits of being an ESA owner, and more here.

Cats
Want to make your cat a legit emotional support animal? We have you covered.
Dogs
Everything you need to know about making your loyal canine friend an official ESA.
Mental Health Benefits
Find out how an emotional support animal can improve your mental and emotional health.
Other
ESAs are not just cats and dogs. They can be birds, rodents, fish and other types of animals.

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How to Certify an Emotional Support Animal

When you certify your pet as an emotional support animal (ESA), you can open more options for affordable housing. Many pet owners feel unfairly burdened...

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How to Get an Emotional Support Animal

Interested in an emotional support animal (ESA) or a psychiatric service dog (PSD)? Wondering what type of animal can become an ESA? Ready to get...

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Does Health Insurance Cover Emotional Support Animals? What You Need to Know

Getting an emotional support animal can be expensive. You need an ESA letter from a healthcare provider, which means paying...

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Can a French Bulldog be an Emotional Support Animal?

French Bulldogs, with their bat-like ears and smushy, adorable faces, are not just cute – they can be excellent emotional...

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How do I Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal in San Diego?

Here's what you need in San Diego: A California-compliant ESA letter from a licensed therapist or doctor. That’s all there...

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Can a Podiatrist Write an ESA Letter?

The Short Answer: Not typically. While podiatrists are esteemed healthcare professionals, their specialty in foot and ankle care doesn't align...

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1.How do I make my pet into an official emotional support animal?

You can turn your pet into a legally protected emotional support animal by getting an ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional. That is the only way to qualify for an ESA under federal and state rules.

2.What rights do emotional support animals have?

Emotional support animals are exempt from no-pet housing policies. They also do not have to comply with breed and size restrictions. In addition, landlords have to waive pet fees, pet deposits and pet application fees for tenants who have submitted an ESA letter.

3.How can I get an ESA letter?

To get an ESA letter you must first be evaluated by a licensed therapist, doctor or social worker. You can qualify for an ESA letter if you have certain conditions like depression, severe anxiety, PTSD, phobias, autism or learning disorders. The provider must verify that you have an eligible mental health condition that is helped by the presence of an emotional support animal.

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