Many students with an ESA live in single rooms, but not necessarily because of their animals. Depending on the individual, living alone can be better for people with emotional and mental illnesses.

While dogs are the most common emotional support animals (followed by cats), any animal can be considered an ESA if they provide a recognized benefit to their handler’s well-being.

To get protection under the FHA, you need to show proof that your pet is an emotional support dog, cat, or other animal. An ESA letter is the document you need to provide to a landlord.

Emotional-support animals, also known as therapy animals, are issued by medical professionals to provide comfort to people suffering from a wide range of emotional and mental illnesses. According ...