{"id":1861,"date":"2018-06-26T19:14:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T19:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2023-04-05T16:30:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T16:30:05","slug":"everything-about-emotional-support-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/everything-about-emotional-support-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything About Emotional Support Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a lot of misinformation out there about emotional support animals. Fortunately, we\u2019re here to help! Learn what emotional support animals are, who uses them, and how you can have your pet registered as one.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1866 size-large\" title=\"emotional support animals\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/adorable-adult-animal-1174081-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"emotional support animals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/adorable-adult-animal-1174081-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/adorable-adult-animal-1174081-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/adorable-adult-animal-1174081-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/adorable-adult-animal-1174081-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Is an Emotional Support Animal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/pets\/difference-between-emotional-support-animals-and-service-animals\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotional support animal is a pet that provides companionship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to someone with an emotional disability. These pets comfort people and make it easier for them to deal with their challenges. Unlike a service animal, emotional support animals have no special training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Can I Qualify for an Emotional Service Animal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicedogcertifications.org\/how-to-qualify-for-an-emotional-support-animal\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legally qualify for an emotional service animal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must have an emotional disability and get a certified letter from a licensed mental health professional, attesting to that fact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorders that qualify include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Learning disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Attention deficit disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sexual disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mental retardation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tic disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Motor skill disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bipolar disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gender identity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Substance-related disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cognitive disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Where Am I Allowed to Take an Emotional Support Animal?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are a number of places you can bring your emotional support animal, you can\u2019t take it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everywhere<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/esadoctors.com\/where-can-i-take-emotional-support-animals\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allowed an emotional support animal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the following places:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Apartments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0College dorms or other campus housing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Airlines (but check for restrictions before booking)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are not allowed to have an emotional support animal at these places:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hotels and Airbnb\u2019s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restaurants<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stores<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Your workplace<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, these places may allow you to bring your emotional support animal with you, however, they\u2019re not legally required to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Are There Any Restrictions on Emotional Support Animals?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, there are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/therapypet.org\/emotional-support-animal-information\/#pet_qualification\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no restrictions on emotional support animals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning you could select a dog, cat, ferret, tarantula, kangaroo, peacock, turtle, pig, or anything else you wanted. \u00a0There are also no size limits on emotional support animals. However, there are two important things to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Your Disability. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional support animals can draw a lot of attention. So, if you have social anxiety, for example, an emotional support animal may actually add to your stress, rather than alleviate it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Your Pet\u2019s Demeanor and Comfort. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same way you might not like all the attention your pet draws, your emotional support kangaroo may not enjoy it either.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the same token, your hyperactive puppy that jumps up on everyone may not be a great choice for an emotional support animal. While technically there are no legal restrictions on emotional support animals, you want to select a pet that\u2019s calm, well-behaved, and that won\u2019t draw unwanted attention to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of calm, well-behaved pets, did you know that one of the best ways to keep your pet well-behaved is to give it lots of attention?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work a lot and fret over the hours you\u2019re spending away from your dog, our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/services\/doggy-day-care\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog Day Care may be the perfect answer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0\u00a0We&#8217;re also pleased to offer<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/services\/dog-boarding\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog boarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/services\/cat-boarding\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cat boarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services for those times you just need to get away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reservations.petpalaceresort.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your boarding or day care reservation online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/contact-us\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact your local Pet Palace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get your pet signed up for any of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/services\/\">services<\/a>. \u00a0We have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/locations\/\">two locations<\/a> in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, and four throughout Ohio in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/locations\/pet-palace-columbus-ohio\/\">Columbus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/locations\/pet-palace-hilliard-dublin\/\">Hilliard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/locations\/pet-palace-lewis-center\/\">Delaware<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/locations\/pet-palace-cleveland-east\/\">Cleveland<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a lot of misinformation out there about emotional support animals. 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