Articles in category: Service Animals and ESA

The United States is well known as the country of opportunity. In its Declaration of Independence, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson famously stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit …

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Service Animal and Emotional Support Animal Scams I often see online advertisements to get your Emotional Support Animal or Service Animal “certified” or “registered” “in just 5 minutes!” These are scams. There is no such thing as ESA or service animal certification. There is no such thing as service animal or ESA registration. If there …

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At the Animal Law Firm we think the growing presence of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Service Animals has brought much-needed attention to the essential roles animals play in improving human lives. However, there also exists some confusion regarding their legal definitions, rights, and protections—especially in states like Colorado, where outdoor lifestyles and pet-friendly communities …

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If you or someone you know of is looking to rent a place to live in Colorado or Texas, but are worried about your emotional support animal (ESA) being accommodated, this blogpost can help answer your questions. To begin, it is important to distinguish between an emotional support animal and a service animal.  What is …

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September is National Service Dog Month! We are so grateful for the amazing work that service dogs perform every day! Service animals are required by law to be allowed to go with their handlers anywhere. The Animal Law Firm is happy to fight for the rights of service dogs and their handlers! For more information …

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