Can I take an emotional support cat anywhere?

Emotional support animals only help their owner emotionally; they do not provide any physical service to their owner. These dogs can go to a few places with you, but they cannot go into all establishments.

Do ESA count towards pet limit?

ESAs are not considered normal pets under Fair Housing rules and are thus exempt from restrictions a housing provider may place on pets.

How do I qualify for ESA?

How do you qualify for an emotional support animal? To qualify for an emotional support animal, you must meet with a licensed mental health professional who determines that you a) have a mental health disability, and b) your condition is alleviated or reduced by the presence of your support animal.

Can a hotel charge a pet fee for an emotional support animal?

In short: Yes. Not only are service animals allowed in hotels, but they are also welcome in the public areas of hotels, and do not have to pay any additional pet fees.

Can an ESA be denied?

Do they have the right to deny an ESA? Under the laws of the FHA, landlords cannot legally deny emotional support animals unless they are completely unreasonable. They can’t deny housing to a person with any sort of disability, either mental, emotional, or physical.

What rights do emotional support animals have?

While ESAs are technically not legally allowed to venture everywhere in public with their owners (only service animals have that right), they do come with perks. Equipped with a therapist’s letter, you may move your pet into an animal-free apartment or dormitory, and fly with your pet in a plane’s cabin for free.

Do you qualify for an emotional support cat?

To officially qualify for an emotional support cat, you must get an ESA letter from a licensed mental health professional stating your need for an ESA. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, or any number of mental illnesses you may already qualify for an emotional support animal.

How to get an ESA letter for an emotional support animal?

1 Have a cat. If you don’t have a cat, we suggest contacting your local ASPCA or Humane Society. 2 Make sure your cat gives you emotional support. 3 Get an ESA letter from a licensed therapist. 4 Contact your landlord and/or airline and provide your ESA letter.

How many emotional support animals can you have?

Since the FHA does not specify how many ESA a person can have, as long as the number is reasonable to your therapist, you can have more than one. Cats can be wonderful emotional support animals.

Can a landlord charge you for an emotional support cat?

Additional pet fees cannot be charged for emotional support cats. The FHA or Fair Housing Act allows you to live with your emotional support cat, even in “no-pets” apartments and condos. The FHA protects ESA owners from unlawful discriminatory acts by landlords and homeowner associations (HOA).