by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 2, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
As a renter in Texas who has an emotional support animal, you’ve probably heard about the new rules regarding your right to have an ESA in Texas housing, and if so, you’ve gotten that information correct. The federal government is implementing a change in...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 2, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
Have you ever been concerned about whether your landlord might just deny you an ESA by saying, “No pets, period?” Then you are definitely not alone, because this fear is among the most common worries for ESA owners, especially when they apply to a new...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 2, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
If you’re preparing yourself to go shopping and are curious about whether or not you should bring your four-legged friend with you, here’s the quick and simple answer: yes, dogs are permitted at Petco. What’s more, Petco is probably the most dog-friendly chain...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 1, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
As someone who lives in Florida and who depends on their pet to control their anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental illness, you have most likely wondered what exactly it takes for your animal companion to be considered an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). Florida...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 1, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
ESA rights exist in Texas, but they are more limited than most renters think – and even more limited compared to states such as California. There is no ESA-specific statute in Texas at all, meaning that you’re essentially relying on federal regulations and...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 1, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
It is no secret that California has one of the strictest regulations concerning the utilization of emotional support animals. As a renter, a worker, or a pet owner in California, you must not only rely on the federal legislation. There is also another thing that you...
