Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals
What is a service animal?
A service animal is defined as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. For more information, visit the Americans with Disabilities Act website.
What is an emotional support animal (ESA)?
An emotional support animal is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as any animal that provides emotional support alleviating one or more symptoms or effects of a person's disability. For information on ESA versus service animals, visit here.