The use of an emotional support animal (ESA) has grown in popularity over the past few years. These animals are often referred to as “therapy” or “comfort” animals, and their presence can bring a sense of calmness and relaxation to their owner.
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In this article, we will take a look at the basics of emotional support animals and discuss whether they qualify as pets.
What Is An Emotional Support Animal?
In order for an animal to be considered an ESA, it must provide some sort of therapeutic benefit to its owner. Many people with mental health conditions rely on an ESA in order to help manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
A person with PTSD might benefit from having a therapy dog in his or her home, while someone who suffers from anxiety might find comfort in the presence of a cat or small rodent.
While these animals can provide some form of therapeutic benefit, they are still considered to be pets. They are not service animals. Service animals are those that assist their owner with tasks or jobs. They can include guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other animals that help their owner with a disability.
If you are looking for a service animal, then you should speak with your doctor or therapist first before making any decisions about which pet will best suit your needs.
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How To Make Sure You’re Getting The Right Animal
Before you decide to get an emotional support animal, it’s important to make sure that you’re getting the right animal. Not all animals are suitable for this purpose. You should consider your environment, as well as your own needs.
For example, if you have an older home with low ceilings, a dog might not be the best choice for you. On the other hand, if you have a home with a spacious backyard and no nearby neighbors, then a miniature horse might be the best choice for you.
Another thing to consider is whether or not your new pet will be comfortable in your home. It’s also important to think about how well the animal will get along with your other pets and family members.
You should also think about how often you’ll be able to take care of your new pet. Will there be enough time each day to play with him or her? Will there be enough time in each day to give him or her the attention that he or she needs?
If there isn’t enough time each day to give him or her the attention that he or she needs, then it’s probably not a good idea to get an emotional support animal just yet. Emotional support animals are intended to help you get through the day, not making your day more overwhelming.
Tom
Tom has always loved to write since he was little - he wanted to be either a writer or a veterinary doctor, but he ended up being a professional writer while most of his works are based on animals. He was born in San Francisco but later moved to Texas to continue his job as a writer. He graduated from the University of San Francisco where he studied biotechnology. He is happily married and a soon to be father!
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