by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Anyone who’s researched emotional support animals is likely aware of the confusion caused by the multiple names for these types of pets that are used interchangeably – service animals, assistance animals, ESA, therapy animals. But they have different meanings,...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
If one emotional support animal has had a profound impact on helping you cope with anxiety, depression, or some other psychological disorder, it is only natural to ask whether having more than one ESA would be possible under the current legislation. Perhaps one...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 22, 2026 | Service Animal
When thinking of an emotional support animal, most people imagine a dog lying on the couch. However, more and more people, including those who live in apartments or suffer from noise sensitivity, allergies, or have small apartments, find that a rabbit is the best...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 22, 2026 | Psychiatric Service Dogs
One should not ignore that there are misconceptions about Rottweilers that precede the name and suggest something about their character, which is not entirely true. An experienced Rottweiler will be loyal, smart, and extremely obedient, which means that Rottweilers...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Traveling with a pet requires some preparation, and JetBlue is relatively accommodating when it comes to pet transport. If you are traveling with a small dog or cat, as well as a trained service animal, you should familiarize yourself with JetBlue’s pet policy,...
