The proper way to qualify your dog as an emotional support animal is to get an ESA letter. Please see this guide for more detailed information: https://esadoctors.com/make-dog-emotional-support-dog/

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8 months is far too long to wait for an ESA approval! Most landlords respond right away or within a few days. In fact, under HUD guidelines, landlords are expected to respond within 10 days: https://esadoctors.com/hud-housing-rules-emotional-support-animals/

In addition, if you have been charged pet fees or pet deposits during this time, you may be entitled to a refund. Please see this article for more info on that: https://esadoctors.com/esa-fees-refunded/

We understand how hard it can be to find suitable housing for yourself and your emotional support animal, especially as a young college graduate. That is part of the reason why ESAs have housing rights – to expand housing options for those that need an emotional support animal for their mental health. We know it can be scary to request ESA accommodation from a new landlord, but we always recommend being upfront and honest about this. Landlords are legally obligated to reasonably accommodate emotional support animals, and it’s better to address any issues earlier on versus later when you may have already moved in or signed a lease. You might find this post helpful if you’re nervous about informing a landlord about your ESA: https://esadoctors.com/emotional-support-dog-letter-landlord/

A gynecologist is a licensed healthcare professional that is technically qualified to write ESA letters in California. HOWEVER, they generally do not issue ESA letters because they are not involved in the mental health aspect of patients. The better option is to utilize a healthcare professional that specializes in ESA evaluations. Not sure who to turn to? We can help! Just click here to start: https://app.esadoctors.com/checkout/