An emotional support animal (ESA) is an animal that a psychiatrist, psychologist or medical professional has deemed beneficial for an individual with a disability.

The terms “Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)” and “Service Animals” are being heard more frequently now than ever before. This confirms what many pet parents already knew; that dogs and other pets improve the lives of people in so many ways.

You may qualify for an emotional support dog if you have emotional or mental illnesses. If you suffer from one or more mental illnesses listed below, you may qualify for an emotional support dog. Keep in mind a pet becoming an ESA is dependent upon the owner’s need for the support, not the owner’s desire for their dog to become an ESA.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Learning Disorders
Autism
General Anxiety Disorder
Gender Identity
Bipolar
Cognitive disorders
Depression
Severe anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

An Emotional Support Dog does not require specialized training, unlike a Service Dog that does require extensive training. They must perform specific tasks to aid in their handler’s disability. Emotional Support Dog requirements are:

1. Your ESD must be well behaved and under your control at all times.
2. Your ESD cannot threaten the health and safety of others.

Here at The Ohana Bizness we pride ourselves in the upbringing of our offspring. We raise them with the intention of them being a part of a family. We begin basic training and keep a very sanitary environment for them. This allows for them to have an easy transition into a home where their purpose is to bond and emotionally support their new owner(s). 

Your next step is to Get In Touch With A Mental Health Professional
In order to complete the process of getting an ESA, you need to have a note stating that you have a mental/emotional illness that is greatly reduced through your emotional support animal.