Frequently Ask Questions

What is a Psychiatric Service Dog? A psychiatric service dog (PSD) is a type of service animal specifically trained to perform disability-related tasks for individuals with...

What is a Service Animal? Service animal is defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a dog (or, in rare cases, a miniature...

Can I Train My ESA as a Service Animal? Yes, potentially—but only if you train the animal to perform specific disability-related tasks. An emotional support animal (ESA) provides comfort...

What is the differences between ESAs and Service Animals

Is my Emotional Support Animal (ESA) covered by Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Rules No, emotional support animals (ESAs) are not covered or protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA specifically...

Can I Bring My Emotional Support Animal (ESA) to Public Places? No, emotional support animals (ESAs) generally do not have public access rights under federal law. Unlike trained service animals, ESAs...

Does My ESA Need Vests or Identification? No, legally emotional support animals (ESAs) are not required by any federal law to wear a vest, ID tag, harness,...

Can My Landlord Force Me to Remove My ESA? No, landlords generally cannot force you to remove a legitimate emotional support animal (ESA) simply because of a "no pets"...

What If My Landlord Questions My ESA Letter? Your landlord can request verification of your ESA's legitimacy under the Fair Housing Act if your disability or need isn't...

Can I Live with my Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Even if my Lease says "No Pets"?

What Are the Benefits of Living with an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) There are many benefits living with an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). It can profoundly improve your well-being in ways medication...

Can I Get an Emotional Animal Letter For More than One Animal? Yes, absolutely—you can receive an ESA letter for more than one Emotional Support Animal! As long as a licensed mental...

Does an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letter Expire? There are no set expiration date for ESA letters (no official "one-year rule" from the government), most landlords and property...

How Long Does it Take to Receive my Emotional Support Letter (ESA) In most states, you can secure a legitimate Emotional Support Letter (ESA) letter quickly, often within 24-48 hours or 1-3...

Are Your Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters Legally Valid? Yes, every step of our Emotional Support Animal (ESA) consultation and prescription process, which includes an evaluation by a licensed...