Reading Time: 4 minutes Thanksgiving is usually a day for celebration and gathering. Friends and family get together to celebrate this national tradition every November, centuries after the first settlers and Native Americans had their famous meal. But for some, Thanksgiving is a sad day. It’s more common than you may think. Amid the tradition of eating
Reading Time: 4 minutes The rainy Pacific Northwest winters can put a damper on anyone’s mood. They can make it harder for people with mental or emotional disabilities to live their day-to-day lives. That’s why getting an emotional support animal in Washington state is such a great idea. Those with a mental illness will benefit greatly from the company
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s always something going on in the world of assistance animals. Today, we look at a proposed Florida Bill which aims to combat ESA fraud. We also bring you two emotional support animal news stories. The first is about a new case going to federal court involving four emotional support chickens. The second is a heartwarming
Reading Time: 1 minute With the recent news about the special ops forces in the Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi raid in Syria, there’s a particular troop member we’d like to talk about. His name is Conan and he’s not your average soldier. This special guy is a hard-working war dog that has helped accomplish this risky operation. Dogs and the military
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mental Health Awareness Day has come and gone, but there’s another date you should mark down on your calendar. National Stress Awareness Day is also important. This year, it will happen on November 6th. Take the time to reflect on how stress impacts your day-to-day life. Around 40% of American workers are overwhelmingly stressed.
Reading Time: 2 minutes In this week’s emotional support animal news, a rooster annoys neighbors and ESAs help college students adjust to the new school year. Keep reading to know all about zoning laws and the role of ESAs on campus. CertaPet brings you the weekly scoop. See If You Qualify for An ESA Here “Emotional Support” Rooster Annoys
Reading Time: 4 minutes Aye, dear Scotland. Castles, fables, ghostly tales, and Nessie. This mystical land of green hills and bagpipes is also home to some wonderful Scottish dog breeds. They’ve received their fair share of airtime on screen, giving adequate limelight to their character traits of being loyal, brave companions. One such Scottish dog who
Reading Time: 1 minute A great part of having an emotional support animal (ESA) is that they can fly and live in rented accommodation with you. But are emotional support animals allowed in restaurants and other public places? Can ESA owners grab a bite to eat with their faithful companion animals by their side? Our Clinical Director and Licensed Mental Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes As always, we’re bringing you the best emotional support animal news on the internet. This week, we have two pieces. The first is about Uber Pet, a new service from the world-famous transportation company. The second is a heartwarming piece about a service dog who has helped an entire Californian community. See If You Qualify for
Reading Time: 4 minutes Squirrels are adorable, who could resist them? Some people love these animals so much they have gotten an emotional support squirrel. But keeping the fluffy rodents as ESAs isn’t quite straightforward. Did you know virtually all airlines don’t allow them on board of commercial flights? Or that not all landlords accept squirrels
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mental health matters. It’s just as important as your physical health. Unfortunately, many people don’t meet with a therapist because of the stigma associated with it. World Mental Health Day is trying to get rid of that stigma. On October 10th, we raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being. Join us in encouraging
Reading Time: 4 minutes History has seen much rivalry between the French and the English. It seems there is another battle on our hands. When it comes to English vs French dog breeds, the vote is unanimous! Instagram has 7.5 million #englishbulldog tags and a staggering 23.5 million #frenchbulldog hashtags! The English bulldog is adorable with its generous fat
Reading Time: 3 minutes In this week’s news, we bring you a piece about a proposed bill that will tighten rules on ESAs being allowed in rented housing. The second piece is about a coalition of unions, foundations and airline stakeholders banding together to petition against emotional support animals (ESAs) being allowed on flights. See If You Qualify
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Chinook dog breed has its origins in Wonalancet, New Hampshire, USA. Despite being a hard-working, easy to train, child-loving breed of dog, there are very few around. At last count, fewer than 1000 Chinook dogs exist. Originally bred for pulling sleds, these hard-working dogs are great companions for those who love to take part in
Reading Time: 4 minutes When you think of Italy, you’re probably picturing stunning art, delicious food, and sunny skies. But how likely are you to think of Italian dog breeds? These adorable puppies deserve a spot on the list of amazing things the country has to offer. Not only are they cute, but they also make amazing emotional support animals. They’ll
Reading Time: 1 minuteEvery year, every week, and everyday, CertaPet helps these people get connected with LMHPs and get the treatment they need to better their emotional/mental health. Get all of your ESA questions answered! Tune in to our Instagram Live to find out everything you should know about emotional support animals! Our Clinical Director and LMHP,
Reading Time: 3 minutes Once more, we’re bringing you the latest scoop in emotional support animal news. We have a couple of stories to cover today. The first is about Delta Airlines lifting the ban on ESAs on long flights. The second covers an ESA policy at the University of Delaware, which has affected a couple of students. The last one covers one of
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s been a dozen years since Hurricane Katrina shook many families and a reported tens of thousands of pets that died. Many heard the wake-up call for Animal Evacuation Laws. Emergency operations have since come a long way in making sure animals are no longer left behind. But do you know how to keep your pet safe during a hurricane?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The German nation love their dogs like they love their pretzels! Carl Zuckmayer, a German writer and playwright once said: “A life without a dog is a mistake”. Germany offers the most diverse dog breeds out there, from the tallest dogs, the Great Danes, to the tiniest sausage dog, monkey dogs, and police dogs. German dog breeds
Reading Time: 3 minutes Every week, we keep you informed about the latest emotional support animal news. We’re exploring two stories this week. The first is about a law being studied in the Michigan House concerning the misrepresentation of ESAs. The second is a look at Temple University and their experience with ESAs. See If You Qualify for An ESA Here Michigan