CEO & Veterinarian
Dedicated to helping handlers safely navigate service dog registration and compliance. Proud owner of rescue dogs Patrick & Coco.
“Veterinary medicine taught me how to care for animals; advocacy taught me how to protect their handlers. I founded MyServiceAnimal to bridge that gap.”
Finding the right Seizure Alert Service Dog Vest can be tricky when you want your dog to be safe and easy to spot. A clear vest helps people know your dog is on duty, especially in emergencies. In this post, you will learn what makes a vest secure and easy for others to recognize by […]
Can you have more than one emotional support animal? It’s a question that comes up constantly — and the answer surprises most people. Yes, you can have multiple emotional support animals. Federal law sets no cap on the number of ESAs you’re allowed. But “allowed” and “guaranteed” aren’t the same word. Each animal must be […]
Wondering how to register a service dog? While the ADA does not mandate a national service dog registry, having proper identification and documentation protects your rights and simplifies everyday life with your service animal. This guide walks you through every step of the service dog registration process — from eligibility to the documents you will […]
Yes — you can get a service dog for hearing loss. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a hearing service dog (also called a hearing alert dog or signal dog) is a legally recognized service animal trained to alert deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals to important sounds such as doorbells, smoke alarms, crying babies, and […]
Yes — emotional support animals are allowed in Michigan housing under both federal and state law. The Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Michigan’s Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWDCRA) require landlords to grant reasonable accommodations for tenants with ESAs. But a major federal enforcement shift in May 2026 has changed how these protections work […]
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 […]
Numerous airlines in the United States offer additional services for the transportation of animals. And even if air traveling with pets may seem difficult seemingly, actually, everything is much easier. Ready to make it official? Get your service dog registration and ID card — or save with the complete service dog registration kit that includes […]
Yes — emotional support animals are legally protected in Indiana under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Indiana residents with a qualifying mental health condition can live with an ESA in rental housing, even in buildings with “no pet” policies, as long as they have a valid ESA letter from a licensed mental health professional. Are […]
