Emotional Support Animals

and Service Animals

An emotional support animal is nothing to take lightly.  You may be experiencing stress, and the animal may relieve that for you, but you need to be committed to take care of the animal in return.  There have been many instances that people get the approval for emotional support animals, and find out that it's a lot of work. 

 

To avoid an abundance of  returned dogs to shelters, we ask that you seek a physician's consultation regarding obtaining an emotional support animal or the need for a service animal.

Emotional Support Animals aid others who may suffer from general anxiety problems or during stressful events like airplane flights.  Qualifying conditions consist of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social phobias, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Service Animals help assist people with mobility, vision, or other disabilities and are trained to aid with special tasks.  Qualifying conditions consist of mobility issues, paralysis, diabetes, asthma, autism, depression, bipolar disorders, panic attacks, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), speech problems, social anxiety, epilepsy, blindness and deafness.

As with my personal experience, my dog Romana, is the best thing that had come into my life since my daughter.  Romana was always there when I came home from work, or looking for work, or the grocery store, or from anywhere.  She was, and still is, very excited to see me when I walk through the door.  I wouldn't trade her for anything.

I've been looking at the humane societies in the area, to see what programs they offer for emotional support animals.  I'm in the process of building links and relationships.  As soon as i can get the OK to add them, I'll post them below.

Service Animals

Most times, Service Animals are used to assist people with some type of disabilities.  They assist people function in daily life.  They help with hearing, vision, strength, stability, and definitely emotional support.