Basics of Self-Training an Emotional Support Animal or Psychiatric Service Animal
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 35 sec
The ADA allows individuals with disabilities the right to train a Service Animal themselves. Having that ability removes the cost barrier of Service Animal ownership and makes it a more accessible treatment option for specific physical, emotional, and mental healthcare needs! Let’s learn some basics.
7 Simple Tips To Prevent Lost Pets!
*Estimated Read Time: 6 min 29 sec
Annually, July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month! Surprisingly, over ten million felines and canines are reported missing every year in the United States. Our animals are members of our families, and these 7 simple tips have helped us keep them safe, sound, and found. Do you practice them all?
How Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Animals Help After Global or Mass Tragedies
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 30 sec
The news of tragedy is all too common in our world. However, when we look for the helpers we discover hope and healing in many forms. Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Animals are among those first responders who make an important impact in the lives of those most affected by global and mass tragedies.
Service Dogs and Suicide Prevention
*Estimated Read Time: 9 min 39 sec
Mental health and wellness are part of the human condition. It can sometimes be challenging to gauge which of our emotions are proportional, and which are of greater cause for alarm. The conversation surrounding mental health is an important one, and we would like to openly share about Service Dogs and suicide prevention.
How My Amazing Cat Helps Me Cope with Chronic Illness
*Estimated Read Time: 6 min 13 sec
Managing a physical chronic illness is a never-ending, full-time job. Constantly running on an empty tank also messes with your mental and emotional sustainability! I have found great assistance in the presence of my Emotional Support Cat, and I share my story to help others find hope as well.
Emotional Support Animals Can Help LGBTQ+ Individuals Find Strength
*Estimated Read Time: 5 min 48 sec
Individuals in the LGBTQ+ community encounter prejudice, harassment, victimization and other serious struggles more frequently than their heterosexual counterparts. It is important to discuss how Emotional Support Animals can help LGBTQ+ individual’s find strength.
Sunflower Lanyards for Hidden Disabilities
*Estimated Read Time: 6 min 5 sec
It can be hard to ask for help when others can’t see what you suffer from; especially in instances where negative stigmas have been falsely attached to your problem. Thankfully, people no longer have to “grin and bear it”, or suffer on their own. Sunflower lanyards for hidden disabilities can help!
Summer Travel Tips for Pet Owners
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 4 sec
Here are some great summer travel tips for pet owners that will ensure a safe and low-stress trip. Pet-friendly options are trending, making it more feasible to scratch that wanderlust itch as a pet owner.
Help! My Doctor Won’t Write A Service Dog Letter
*Estimated Read Time: 8 min 46 sec
Evidence shows that individuals frequently grappling with mental intensity or destructive feelings greatly benefit from the use of a Psychiatric Service Dog. So then, why are so many physicians hesitant to recommend them? That’s an important question! Many are finding themselves stuck when their doctor won’t write a Service Dog letter.
What Are the Best Cat Breeds for Emotional Support? Choosing a Feline Friend
Have you heard about Dexter the peacock? Dexter was an emotional support animal (ESA) who spurred changes about what ESAs could fly with their owners. Dexter was a very unique emotional support animal; however, most emotional support animals are run-of-the-mill furry friends like cats or dogs. While cats often get the reputation of being aloof, they […]