It is well-documented that pets are far more than friendly companions. People with close relationships report improved mood and reduced anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and many other common psychological challenges. Because of this, the Federal Government requires compliance with its laws regarding certified Emotional Support Animals.

An emotional support animal is a safeguard animal that a medical professional has determined to benefit an individual with a disability. Emotional support animals, typically dogs, but sometimes cats or other animals may be used by people suffering from mental disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, & insomnia. To get prescribed by a doctor for an ESA, the person seeking such an animal must have a verifiable disability, i.e., physical, psychiatric, or intellectual. Under the United States federal law, a person must meet the federal definition of disability and a note from a practitioner or other health professional stating that the person has that mental or other disability and that the emotional support animal benefits the person's disability.