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Trained service dogs are more than welcome to join their handlers at Disneyland. In this guide, we’ll explain Disneyland’s policies and give practical advice for bringing a service dog to Disneyland for the first time. Disneyland’s Service Dog Policies The Magic Kingdom is happy to welcome trained service dogs across most park locations! They kindly […]
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Can a Primary Care Doctor Write an ESA Letter?
Your family doctor, also called a primary care physician (PCP), can write a letter recommending an emotional support animal. We’ll explain what legally gives them that ability and explore what better options might be available for you. Why are Physicians Able to Write an ESA Letter? To turn your pet into an emotional support animal, […]
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Iv’e had an ESA for almost 4 years and I recently moved into a new apartment complex where the landlord does not allow dogs. He made me jump through hurtles but in the end knew he could not deny her. Its been about a month since we got her all moved in (we had to have her stay at my parents while the paperwork and insurances were filed) and in the last couple of days she has been going pee on our balcony in the middle of the night even though we take her on two walks a day after meals. The first time she did it it trickled down on to the downstairs neighbor’s patio, and now the landlord has sent me a Notice to Cease is threatening eviction. Is this legal? Can he evict me because she had an accident on the balcony? This is the only issue shes has because she is a very well behaved dog. She does not bark, chew anything up or scratch.
Also, yes a landlord can still ask you to remove the dog, ESA or not, if it is disturbing other residents in certain ways. Urinating on others personal property (even if it leaks from your balcony), barking excessively, destroying residential property, not picking up after your pet, being/acting aggressively towards other residents, etc.. are all reasons they can request you to remove the animal and it is not against the law. If you choose not to remove the offending animal, they can go thru the eviction process.
If the dog urinates again on the balcony, after the cease and desist letter, then yes, the landlord can evict you. You must maintain a “sanitary apartment” in order to be in compliance with a Support Animal (or pet, for that matter).
I did the questionnaire for a ESA to be approved online. Does anyone know how long it takes?
Got mine in 3 days.
my puppy is only 11 weeks old. hes my support dog
Having the same issue. Roommate just got a 6 week old puppy that screams all day. Claims it’s an esa like her other dog that isn’t even house trained…
I love animals, I could probably use an ESA myself. I have a question, my upstairs neighbor has a rescue dog breed ?? 10 yrs old ESA. She doesn’t work. Ut she manages to be gone for several hours every day and that poor dog barks the whole time she’s gone. How’s he do2 her any good when she’s not there. All tbe neighbors are starting to complain about the barking
She does not bring the dog with her because ESA’s are not allowed the same rights as a Service Dog. They can not go out in public like Service dogs can. Rescue is not a breed. If the housing facility allows her to have the dog, all you can do is complain and they can choose how to handle it.
I heard they dont look at the dogs I’d card so how would they know if it’s a service dog or not
Exactly. If the animal is a nuisance (barking) or is maintained in a neglectful way or in unsanitary conditions, the landlord can insist the Support Animal be removed or can evict you if you refuse at that point. You may not destroy the peace and enjoyment of the property by other tenants.
I have a 2 year mini pig that is already legitimately certified/papered and Dr. Letter. We just moved and the new city says that NO hooves animals are allowed in the city. When I stated she was a therapy animal, they said it doesn’t matter. What are my options?
You have no options. Under federal law, dogs only. Used to be mini horses in some cases but I think they got rid of those. ADA states that ESA and service animals are two different things and an establishment DOES NOT have to let your ESA into their establishment I’d they do not want to because it’s not federal law. City trumps fed anyway in the city.
How did you go about getting the legal certification and the doctor’s letter