by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 29, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
California has its own laws that go above and beyond the protections afforded under the ADA, providing handlers of service animals with the most extensive state-level protections of any other state in the country. Perhaps even more importantly, these laws clearly...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 29, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
Kentucky has some of the most detailed service animal laws in America, which have been updated as recently as 2024. This is the most complete and recent collection of all rules and regulations that are applicable here. How Kentucky Defines a Service Animal As per the...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 28, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
When searching online for an ESA letter, it’s hard not to see a huge difference in price between a few bucks and a few hundred. There’s a reason for that big difference – it’s usually the only thing that can tell you if you’re getting a legit letter or something...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 28, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
This state law supports the ADA by providing further details in the form of state laws that address accessibility, housing, transportation, and punishment for interference or fraud. This is the accurate interpretation of Texas law as it applies to handlers, property...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 27, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
You might have heard of service organizations that claim their registration service as “Service Dog Registration of America,” which means that after registration, your dog will be able to travel freely everywhere. You should know the truth behind this idea because it...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Jul 27, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal Letter
It’s well known that cats and dogs rarely get along. However, at New Jersey’s Turtle Back Zoo, one unique couple disproves this myth completely. Nandi is a cheetah, and her best friend, Bowie, is a yellow Labrador retriever. They have been together since they were...
