If you're the proud owner of an ESA or emotional support animal, you're probably well-versed in the laws around which private and public places owners can take their companions. The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, lays out strict laws that govern where service animals are allowed and where ESAs are allowed.

Thanks to recent changes in the Fair Housing Act and the Rehabilitation Act, college and university dorms are now required to allow students with disabilities to board alongside their emotional support animals.

Over the last decade, emotional support animals (ESA) have become increasingly popular worldwide. Humans and dogs have a strong relationship that goes back centuries. Other than being extremely adorable and loving, dogs can also help those struggling with mental issues.

If you are looking to make your pet an ESA, or Emotional Support Animal, you may have already encountered dozens and dozens, perhaps even hundreds of online companies and schools claiming to provide that service.

So many folks around the world struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses that make daily life taxing and difficult. In fact, almost 1 out of every 5 adults in the United States has a diagnosable mental illness.