How Long Does American Service Pets Take to Process an ESA Letter?
Most ESA letter requests through American Service Pets are reviewed by a Licensed Mental Health Professional in your state within 1 to 2 full business days. In five states, Arkansas, California, Iowa, Louisiana and Montana, state law requires a 30-day relationship with the provider before any ESA letter can be recommended, so patients in those […]
Losing an Emotional Support or Service Animal: How to Honor Their Life
The loss of any beloved animal can be devastating. But when that animal also provided emotional reassurance, psychiatric support, therapeutic comfort, or disability-related assistance, the loss can affect far more than companionship alone. Table of Contents An Emotional Support Animal may have brought calm during periods of anxiety, depression, trauma, or isolation. A Psychiatric Service […]
Colorado Codifies ESA Housing Protections: What HB26-1045 Means
Days after the federal government narrowed how it handles emotional support animals in housing, Colorado wrote those protections into state law. The new law is signed, and it takes effect August 12, 2026. Table of Contents When the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued its May 2026 enforcement memorandum, it shifted federal attention […]
As Federal Rules on Assistance Animals Shift, American Service Pets Moves to Put Clarity and Training in Customers’ Hands
With HUD raising the bar for housing accommodations, the company is expanding state-level education and Psychiatric Service Animal training to help people build support that holds up. Table of Contents For many people, the animal at their side is not a pet. It is the reason they sleep, the reason a hard day stays survivable, […]
Can My Emotional Support Animal Come to a Water Park with Me?
With summer around the corner, warmer temperatures mean many of us are thinking about fun activities to do outdoors with our animals. Water parks might be on your summer bucket list, but if you plan to take your emotional support animal along, please take a moment to read this blog post. You’ll be glad you […]
Do Cats REALLY … ?
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Cats are pretty special creatures, there is no doubt about that! Whether you are a cat enthusiast or a new cat info seeker, you’ll want to read this post. We have compiled a list of the most asked kitty questions on the internet. Some answers might surprise you! Do cats REALLY …
Heartwarming Stories of Extraordinary Pets!
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All animals are amazing, but among them are the everyday extraordinary pets that reside in our homes! Take a look at these heartwarming stories that are sure to bring a smile to your face even on the worst of days. ❤️
Hacking Into Happiness
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Regardless of how you feel today, there are simple steps backed by neuroscience that you can take to improve your overall well-being. Read more to see how you can incorporate natural, mood-enhancing activities into your daily habits and intentionally release more happiness into your life.
What Are the ESA Laws in California?
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Assembly Bill 468 went into effect on January 1st, 2022. Still in effect a year later, the bill outlines stricter ESA guidelines in hopes to lower instances of ESA and PSA fraud. How does the bill affect owners and prospective owners living in the Golden State? Read on to find out!
10 Mood-Boosting Tips for Handling Holiday Stress!
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Who agrees that holidays are aw-some and aw-ful all at the same time? Many people simultaneously love and hate the chaos of these seasons. If you’re looking for healthy ways to handle holiday stress, you can do so with these 10 mood-boosting tips!