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Which Cat Should You Choose? February 14th, 2017
Contents1 Maine Coon2 Ragdolls3 American Bobtail4 American Shorthair aka America’s Breed5 Siamese Being diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or psychological disorder can be very hard on a person. IF diagnosed, there is a possibility that the medical personnel who gave you the diagnosis recommended that you get an emotional support animal. Emotional support animals are … Continue reading “Which Cat Should You Choose?”
Research On Pet Therapy February 12th, 2017
The nation’s view about the bond between humans and their animals has changed drastically since the start of the twentieth century. In 1908, the New York Times ran an article about a military tribunal questioning a colonel’s mental state due to his interactions with a small terrier. (In the end, they decided that the dog … Continue reading “Research On Pet Therapy”
What is an Emotional Support Animal? January 26th, 2017
Contents1 Housing Protection – Fair Housing Act of 19982 Flying Without Hassles – Air Carrier Access Act3 Conclusion Emotional Support Animals, also known as ESAs, are animals, mostly pets that provide a therapeutically healing relationship to their human companion who has been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or psychological disorder. Service animals are mostly … Continue reading “What is an Emotional Support Animal?”
Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) As It Relates to Emotional Support Animals December 15th, 2016
The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 was established to prohibit commercial airlines from discriminating against people with disabilities. Originally for the higher income members of society, flight had evolved and weaved its way as a key piece of society. This act does not just mean that aircrafts should accept all members, but also that … Continue reading “Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) As It Relates to Emotional Support Animals”
Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Companion Animals December 13th, 2016
Contents1 Emotional Support Animals and FHA2 Reasonable Accommodations – What does that mean?3 Am I going to be be charged an extra fee for my animal? The Fair Housing Act is a federal act that is intended to protect somebody who buys or rents a living space from unlawful discrimination. Therefore, the landlord cannot refuse … Continue reading “Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Companion Animals”