An emotional support animal is an animal that provides its owner with emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship. They can range from therapy dogs to snakes and everything in between. It is important to note that this designation does not replace the need for an actual therapy dog or trained service dog.
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Emotional support animals are used by many people with emotional and mental health issues to provide them with comfort and assistance. Many states have adopted laws that make it easier for these individuals to get their emotional support animals recognized.
An emotional support animal may be a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, reptile, or other common household pet. Psychiatrists recognize that some psychiatric patients benefit from the companionship of animals as part of their treatment.
Individuals who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can benefit from the presence of a therapy pet to provide comfort and security during therapy sessions and social interactions.
Can Emotional Support Animals Be Denied?
Yes, unfortunately, they can. In most states, emotional support animals are not permitted in places where animals are not normally allowed, as they are still considered pets. This includes stores, hotels, restaurants, and other public accommodations.
Most states have laws that require businesses to accommodate people who use service animals by allowing them to bring their companion animals into a business. However, these laws don’t apply to emotional support animals.
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Keep in mind, though, that there are a few exceptions to this rule:
1) Public Accommodations: In most states, public accommodations cannot exclude service dogs and emotional support animals from their premises unless they are out of control or their presence poses a direct threat to others. However, some public accommodations may be able to ask that the animal be kept under control at all times or they may request documentation from the owner stating that they have taken necessary steps to ensure the animal’s well-being.
2) Therapy Dogs: Service dogs in training are often allowed in public places, including restaurants, stores, and other businesses.
3) Airplanes: Emotional support animals are allowed to travel on planes with their owners if they are certified as being trained to behave properly.
It is also not illegal to bring your emotional support animal into a business or other public place. However, there may be situations where an emotional support animal may be prohibited from entering a business or home for safety reasons.
For example, an emotional support animal may pose a direct threat to others or become violent if it is not kept under control at all times.
If this happens, the owner of the animal will have to make sure that their pet remains calm and controlled at all times, or else they will face legal action for violating the law that protects people from having dangerous animals in their presence.
In conclusion, if you are thinking about bringing your emotional support animal into a business or other public place, it is best to check with the owner or manager first to make sure that it is allowed.
Julie
Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.
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