Pets are often the most therapeutic comfort that is available to people. They make us giggle and smile, they bring joy to our days, and they always seem to know when we need some cuddles, snuggles, and love. They never fail to be there for us, even when other friends have gotten upset or frustrated […]
Sometimes, when humans just don’t understand us, we look to the one friend we have that never judges us – our pet. Animals just seem to always be there when we need them most, with an innate sense of when to come in with cuddles, or let us pet them, or lick our noses, purr, […]
Anxiety and depression can be overwhelming. It’s a hard mountain when one side of your brain keeps driving you to action, telling you that you’re letting people down, you’ve forgotten something, you have to do better, to hit all these targets, and more… while the other part of your brain fights that by telling you […]
Emotional Support Animals or ESAs are going to have to be prescribed by a medical professional in the mental health department. Emotional support animals are going to be prescribed to people who have a mental illness or psychiatric disability that interferes with their everyday life. The only people who can prescribe these animals are licensed […]
Emotional support animals or ESAs are not like service dogs or animals. Service dogs are going to perform a specific task for a disabled person. An ESA is going to be defined as a companion that provides therapeutic benefits to a person or individual who has a psychiatric or mental disability. Most of the time […]
Animals – they love us unconditionally and they continually support us. No matter what we do, they are loyally by our side and committed to bringing joy and happiness into our lives. We often take for granted just how important our animals are to us. We know from raising pets that we can a unique […]
Animals are our friends and loyal companions through every aspect of life. They often sense when things are wrong and they reward us with their unwavering support through life. We recognize the special connections that we have with our pets, but do we understand the effect that an animal can have on a person’s physical […]
Animals offer us some of the most loyal friendships we will ever find. They stick by our side, they are always there for us and they seem to have a sixth sense so they know when something just isn’t right. They might just offer that emotional connection that could save a life. Emotional support animals […]
Every animal owner knows the benefits of having a pet. A pet can help a person get out for their daily exercise and provide company. However, for those who have disabilities, support animals are a critical part of their life. Emotional support and comfort are provided by these pets allow a person with disabilities to […]
Vermont’s law is very similar to the ADA’s law on emotional support animals. They are not included under the definition of service animals, which only includes dogs that are trained to complete certain task or service for people with physical and mental disabilities. This means that if you have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression […]