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The MyServiceAnimal Editorial Team brings together professionals with backgrounds in animal-assisted therapy, federal disability law, and pet owner advocacy.

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Jan 3, 2023

Can a Landlord Deny Your ESA? (2026)

An emotional support animal helps its keeper cope more effectively with various cognitive infirmities and diseases. ESA is recognized as an effective ministration for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and other non-physical conditions. Contrasted to service animal rights, ESA rights are narrowed to housing. Nevertheless, it is crucial to know all the specifics of living […]

Nov 29, 2022

Service Dog Accessories That Are Useful to Have – A Checklist

Every service dog handler needs the right gear to keep their dog safe, comfortable, and properly identified. Whether you’re a new handler or upgrading your current setup, this checklist covers every essential service dog accessory — from ADA-compliant vests and ID cards to travel gear and training tools. Essential Service Dog Accessories: The Complete Checklist […]

Nov 14, 2022

Owning a Lawful ESA Companion Animal in Virginia

Coming into possession of an emotional support animal is an important step in the therapy of countless cognitive infirmities. But before becoming an ESA owner, you should know all the ins and outs of keeping these creatures, especially given the fact that ESAs regulations can vary from state to state. So, we’ve created a quick […]

Nov 3, 2022

What Should ESA Owners in Wisconsin Know?

Ownership of an emotional support animal works both ways. On the one hand, the animal brings you comfort and peace, and on the other hand, it requires constant care and attention. So, for residents of Wisconsin who are seriously thinking about getting an ESA, we have prepared a piece of information about emotional support animals […]

Oct 9, 2022

Are Emotional Support Animals Allowed in Michigan?

Yes — emotional support animals (ESAs) are fully recognized in Michigan under federal law. While Michigan does not have a specific state ESA statute, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) protects ESA owners’ right to live with their animals in housing that otherwise prohibits pets — including apartments, condos, and rental homes throughout Michigan. Are ESAs […]

Sep 28, 2022

The Registration for ESAs in Oregon

It is difficult to deny the positive influence of animals on the psychological state of a person. Pet owners become more open and communicative, as animals provide them with a sense of comfort and security. And emotional support animals, in addition, are also an approved method of therapy for various mental maladies. That’s why we’ve […]

Sep 13, 2022

Companion Dog — ESA Breeds & Registration

A companion dog is a dog kept primarily for emotional comfort and personal companionship rather than for working tasks. While the term is often used interchangeably with “pet,” companion dogs can hold a special legal status as emotional support animals (ESAs) — granting them specific housing protections under federal law. This guide explains what companion […]

Sep 6, 2022

What Is a Therapy Dog? — How to Start

What Is a Therapy Dog? A therapy dog is a trained canine that provides comfort, affection, and emotional support to people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, disaster areas, and other institutional settings. Unlike service dogs, therapy dogs do not assist a single handler with disability-related tasks — instead, they are trained to interact gently with […]

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Daniel Butler

Daniel Butler

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Nick Torres

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Kendall Abbott

Physician MD