Comments on: Legitimate Emotional Support Animal Registration

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:08:38 +0000

In reply to Mamzi. We are based in the US where we have federal laws that protect ESAs. Canada does not have similar rules, but some landlords will still accommodate ESAs as a courtesy.

By: Mamzi

Mamzi — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 17:17:59 +0000

hello I’m living in Montreal and my apartment is not pet friendly. I’m willing to have a dog because of my Emotional issues. Is ESA giving me the right to have a right in my apartment?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 04:49:34 +0000

In reply to LUIS. Rabbits can qualify as emotional support animals. However, you should check with your airline to see what their policy is regarding rabbits. Airlines are only mandated to accommodate dogs, cats and miniature horses. They have discretion when it comes to other types of animals.

By: LUIS

LUIS — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:34:21 +0000

DOES MY BUNNY RABBIT QUALIFY AS AN EMOTIONAL SERVICE ANIMAL? I WANT TO BE ABLE TO FLY HER WITH ME

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:48:01 +0000

To clarify, for purposes of the Air Carrier Access Act, a passenger that wishes to be accompanied by an emotional support animal must have a disability as recognized under the DSM. It is up to a licensed mental health professional to assess whether you have a disability that meets that standard, and whether an ESA would help alleviate symptoms of the disability.

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:59:39 +0000

In reply to April Williams. The only pets that are allowed to be in the NYC subways outside of a carrier are service animals. Emotional support animals must be kept in a carrier. The New York MTA has the following policy: "Customers are not permitted to travel with pets or therapy animals, unless they are in enclosed carriers. Federal regulations state that, animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. "

By: April Williams

April Williams — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:08:28 +0000

My question is regarding the subway system in New York. I live in Kentucky, but will be visiting NY in the next few months. I know that the Transit Authority system there has a rule about not allowing dogs on the subway unless they are in a bag, of some sort. Would my ESA have to abide by this rule or would she be allowed to walk normally on her leash? Hope you can help answer this… Thanks.

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:38:33 +0000

In reply to William Figueroa.

No, different rules apply for service dogs. Service animals are governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, whereas ESAs are governed by the Fair Housing Act and the Air Carrier Access Act. See here for more details: https://esadoctors.com/esa-laws/

By: William Figueroa

William Figueroa — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 07:21:37 +0000

If I’m in the Military active duty, is the same rules apply for a service dog vs ESA ? I have a Golden retriever and I wish to make him a service dog but I want to see if it’s possible for me to make him one.

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:50:08 +0000

In reply to Jan Hale. We do not sell vests for ESAs. Vests and other identification accessories are not necessary for ESAs. We do understand however that some owners voluntarily use these items to make clear when they are flying that their pet is an ESA.