Emotional support animals provide an invaluable service to millions of people who suffer from emotional disabilities. We’ve heard from so many people about how they think they would benefit from an ESA, but don’t know where to begin. The first thing to know is that to legally own an ESA, a patient must have gone through an evaluation and get an ESA doctor’s note from a licensed mental health professional. Because people don’t always know how to access a therapist for an emotional support animal letter, we make that service available through our website.

Like all other 49 states, Florida Emotional Support Animal Laws are bound by the Americans with Disabilities Act in regards to service dogs and ESAs. This means that an individual with a certified emotional support animal can fly with their companion in the cabin of an airline and should also be allowed to live in a housing unit that doesn’t otherwise allow animals. In both cases, the patient cannot legally be charged extra money to bring their ESA with them.

Any emotional support animal owner can attest to the unbridled joy and love they receive from their furry four-legged companion.

Emotional support animals support people all over the country through various challenges. Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, ESAs can accompany people onto airplanes or residences that don't allow pets. While they aren't service dogs, an ESA and their owner can expect substantial accommodations.

You may have heard that new laws now prevent emotional support animals from flying with their owners. In fact, new regulations passed by the Department of Transportation are not so definite, and some airlines continue to allow emotional support animals on board alongside service dogs.