The Many Benefits of Having an Emotional Support Animal
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are pets (usually dogs and cats) who provide vital assistance to people suffering from a mental illness. While it's become increasingly acceptable in recent years to talk openly about the struggles of living with a mental illness, not everyone who could qualify for an ESA is taking advantage of the life-changing difference living with an ESA can make. To qualify for an ESA, pet owners need to have a letter from a mental health professional verifying that they're living with a disability, so there is a process you have to go through in order to have your pet registered as an emotional support animal. Tags can denote your pet's status, and there are certification costs, but the benefits associated with ESAs far outweigh the cost and effort. [...]
