Emotional Support Animals Don’t Have Public Access (Plus 4 Other ESA Facts)

An emotional support animal provides comfort through its presence. A service dog is individually trained to do disability-related work or tasks.

Kea Grace
Published May 1, 2022

Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Animals and Facility Dogs

These terms describe different roles. A dog's friendly behavior, vest or registration does not establish a legal category.

Kea Grace
Published February 10, 2022

Five Benefits That Are Different from Trained Service-Dog Tasks

Living with a dog can offer companionship, a comforting routine and enjoyable time together. Those benefits alone do not establish service-dog status under the ADA.

Kea Grace
Published April 22, 2019

Disaster Plans Often Overlook These Important Points

Include your service dog in your household emergency plan. Decide who can help with the dog if you need medical care, and keep that person’s contact details…

Anything Pawsable Staff
Published November 8, 2018