An emotional support animal is a companion animal that is designated by a person with a mental illness or disability to provide comfort and assistance. The law in most states allows people with such illnesses or disabilities to possess an emotional support animal, provided the animal does not disturb the peace or interfere with other people's rights. For more details regarding emotional support animals, you may browse around this site.
There are no specific criteria for qualifying as an emotional support animal, but generally, an animal must be closely bonded to its handler and have been trained to provide comfort, assistance, and calmness. Some common breeds of emotional support animals include dogs, cats, pigs, horses, and rabbits.
People who need emotional support animals should first consult with their healthcare providers to see if an ESA is appropriate for them. Once they are sure that an ESA is a right choice for them, they should look for an authorized provider in their state. There are many online resources available that list authorized providers near the user's location.
