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Contents1 Alliance of Therapy Dogs (formerly Therapy Dogs, Inc.)2 Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs3 Love on a Leash4 Pet Partners (previously Delta Society)5 Therapy Dogs International (TDI) For the past few decades, the use of emotional support animals has gained traction for helping with emotional and psychological disorders. One of the animals commonly used by … Continue reading “AKC Title Recognition Program”

Looks like it may be a good time to travel with your emotion support animal. On March 1 of this year, Delta changed their pet traveling policy. Owners will no longer have to check their pets in as checked luggage, but rather, there are two options that owners have to choose from: in-flight or Delta … Continue reading “Delta Airlines’ Policy Change Concerning Animal Travel”

Contents1 What are Anxiety Disorders?2 How an ESA can Combat Anxiety Disorders2.1 ESAs are always by your side2.2 Physical and Mental Petting2.3 Distractions can be a lifesaver2.4 You Live in a Nonjudgmental Zone2.5 How Much Does a Polar Bear Weigh? What are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety disorders are recognized as the most prevalent mental disorder among … Continue reading “Emotional Support Animals Can Relieving Anxiety”

Contents1 Dogs—Man’s Best Friend2 Cats— Man’s Perfect Roommate3 Pigs—Getting Piggy with It4 Horses— Hay Buddy5 Other Choices Emotional Support Animals, or ESAs for short, are pets that act as companions to alleviate symptoms stemming from physical, behavior, or psychological disorders. Although all animals may provide relief for their owners, ESAs are specifically prescribed to people … Continue reading “What Animals Can Classify as an Emotional Support Animal?”

As we have seen in other articles posted before, pets have a good way of treating symptoms stemming from psychological and mental disorders.  While not a direct medication or drug, pets ease the symptoms of their human companions. The elderly are no exception. This article intends to look at the specific ways pets can be … Continue reading “The Health Benefits Seniors Gain By Having A Pet”