With the rapid eradication of negative mental health stigma through widespread education and information, numerous strategies to improve mental wellness have surfaced to popularity. One of them is the use of emotional support animals.

But with this new approach to fighting against anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental problems, the debate of whether to allow emotional support animals in apartments and planes has gotten even more confusing.

The true questions must be asked: When can an ESA be allowed and what rights does a person in need of their pet’s presence have in case of a dispute. For starters, if a person has an adverse effect after being separated from their pet, a decision can be made to allow an ESA to board a plane or live in a rental with a no-pets policy.

The latter can be negotiated with the landlord. If there is discrimination leading to the decision of banning an ESA and its owner, a human rights complaint can be filed under the Canada Human Rights Act.

As a smart tip, it’s best to train an ESA into a psychiatric service dog for those who truly need animal-assisted support. It’s even better to discourage others from labeling their pets with “emotional support” for the purpose of being able to take their pet anywhere they desire.

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Claire McCullar was diagnosed with PTSD, ADD, and anxiety at an early age. Melissa, her mother, got her a job as an animal groomer in Mountainburg and saw how Claire was very comfortable with animals.

Because of this, Claire asked her mom if she could have a service dog to help with her anxiety. Melissa then found a trainer in Joplin, Missouri, and explained what she and her daughter were going through.

Along with Tim Franks, the trainer from Joplin, Claire trained two of her service dogs Cricket and Goose. She learned valuable experience as a service dog trainer and got her certification at the age of 15. This inspired the McCullars to open K9 Elite Academy in Mulberry to help those who are struggling to afford a service dog train one for a more affordable price.

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Our pets have been very happy that they got to spend so much time with us during quarantine and lockdowns. But now that most working adults all over the world have received their first and second vaccine doses, what happens to the pets left at home?

Separation anxiety appears to be the most common case and it often leads to excessive noise that would disturb neighbors or damage to indoor household objects. Jennifer Brehler, executive director of the Humane Society of Sedona, said, “We have seen this happen in the past with a smaller percentage of dogs when families return to school and longer work days after summer vacation.”

If you’re back to being busy at the office today or anytime soon, it’s best that you should prevent or ease your pet’s separation anxiety by following these tips.

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Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today.  The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Fireworks during the 4th of July have been a tradition for most American households to celebrate the holiday. The problem is, this kind of practice is traumatizing to pets. Not only because it startles them, but also because firework explosions hurt their hyper-sensitive hearing.

A couple learned this lesson the hard way. Misty Gonzalez said, “We came home at 2:30 in the morning [the night Jetta the service dog got lost]. We were searching everywhere for her, we couldn’t find her, and so we cried ourselves to sleep basically. Then, the next morning, we got up at seven and started again.”

During holidays when the use of fireworks is popular, please remember to keep your pets in a dark and soundproof room with white noise like a radio broadcast. Your basement would be ideal.

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Residents of the Champlain Tower South are worried as demolition crews prepare to work on the still-standing portion of the building. Local officials reassure affected families that they have done their best and will continue to do so in the search of missing furry family members.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said, “I very much understand that pets are part of people’s families. My heart goes out to those who fear for their animals, and I just want you to know that additional efforts have been made and are being made.”

No new animals have been found as of now. But the search will continue as other pets may have been left behind in the panic of the evacuation.

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Donkeys are often raised to help with farm work and transportation. Yet, a farm manager from the Isle of Sheppey discovered that interacting with donkeys can boost one’s confidence, communication skills, and reduce negative thoughts.

Angela Edwards from Halfway said that she got into animal-assisted therapy by accident. She was contacted last summer and was asked if she was interested in rehoming two donkeys. Which would later be known as Pedro and Poncho.

“The reason I’m now doing therapy sessions with Pedro and Poncho is because a friend tagged me in a Facebook post at the end of last year about a local man, called Andy Larkin, wanting to hug a donkey as part of his bucket list,” said Mrs. Edwards.

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

India has replaced Brazil’s spot as the second country with the most COVID-19 cases. It’s no surprise that they too would also be suffering numerous deaths due to the disease. In the case of Pune, one of India’s biggest cities, their centre offers people and patients comfort and help through the use of trained therapy animals.

Swakaya is a holistic healing and wellness centre that opened last Saturday. They house 8 rabbits, 7 visiting therapy dogs, and 10 therapy cats. They’re also planning to include guinea pigs and hamsters for the therapy of small children. For Pune residents interested in animal-assisted therapy, you can visit the Swakaya premises at Boat Club Road.

Source: The Indian EXPRESS

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Cupcake is an obese Potbellied Pig that was abandoned and discovered in a yard of a Las Vegas home in a wired dog crate under the heat. She was severely overweight and could hardly move. As of now, Cupcake is recovering from the suffering caused by her negligent owners. She also has lost weight and continues to drop excess pounds.

The Animal Foundation, a nonprofit animal shelter and low-cost vet clinic in Clark County, Nevada, said through a Facebook post, “She will need a caring owner who will help her on her weight loss journey and show her the love she deserves.” Pot Bellied pigs are smart and affectionate pets. If you are interested in adopting Cupcake, you can visit The Animal Foundation’s website for inquiries.

Source: People

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Rescue and Jessica: A life-Changing Friendship is one of the best children’s books in Boston as voted by two readers in Boston.com. It’s a story about a girl who adapts to her new life as an amputee with the support and assistance of her service dog.

The book is written by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downs – both survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing. It’s also drawn by Scott Magoon, an illustrator who has worked on many critically acclaimed books.

To avail of this book, you can buy it on Amazon by clicking this link. Rescue and Jessica has received a 2019 Schneider Family Book Award and has high ratings on Goodreads and Barnes & Noble.

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Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below. 

Thomasville residents have been facing a severe shortage of canine care supplies for a long time and the shortage has worsened since the start of the pandemic. Fortunately, Red Road Rescue, Inc., a Section 501(c)(3) rescue organization, was established last 2019 to deliver assistance, fostering, rescue, outreach, and transport to the dogs area and its surroundings.

The organization was created by Payne and her husband Johnny Bracey. Payne said, “Consequently, many dogs are abandoned, because pet owners can’t feed them. Usually when that happens Animal Control is called, and there’s a good chance the dogs will be euthanized. That’s the reason we started this. If we can help these people feed their dogs, and not abandon them, that’s the first step.”

Visit the link provided above for more information about Red Road Rescue. You can sign up at the website for adopting the rescue animals or for volunteering and fostering purposes. You can also donate through your credit, debit card, or PayPal through the “Donate” button found on the upper right corner.

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Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet today.  The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals. Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.