Emotional support animal

At-Risk Shelter Dogs Given Another Chance at Life with Veterans and Inmates through Marley's Mutts ® Pawsitive Change Program and Hounds and Heroes Emotional Support Dog Program Partnership

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
Adoption, Los Angeles, Partnership, Mutts, NBA, Super Bowl, PR, Veteran, 1972 NBA Finals, ESA, Diathesis–stress model, NFL, Super Bowl counterprogramming, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, Dog, Program, Life, Love, Emotional support animal, Hounds for Heroes, Organization, Animal, Hunting

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hounds and Heroes and Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue announce a partnership within the initiative, Pawsitive Change Prison Program.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hounds and Heroes and Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue announce a partnership within the initiative, Pawsitive Change Prison Program.
  • The collaboration between the two organizations will pair at-risk shelter dogs with incarcerated individuals and veterans through the Pawsitive Change Program, co-founded by Zach Skow, Founder and PR Director of Marley's Mutts.
  • Select individuals of California state and federal prisons will participate in the Pawsitive Change Program.
  • Graduates will earn their Canine Good Citizen certificate to move on to assessment for the Emotional Support Animal Program with Hounds and Heroes will making final evaluations.

New Rules for Service and Emotional Support Animals on Planes make a Difference

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Dogs, Assistance dogs, Domesticated animals, Subspecies of Canis lupus, Scavengers, Wolves, Emotional support animal, Service animal

Recently, the presence of service dogs and emotional support animals on planes has skyrocketed, resulting in increased incidences of untrained dogs , cats, pigs and more causing disturbances with sometimes serious consequences.

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  • Recently, the presence of service dogs and emotional support animals on planes has skyrocketed, resulting in increased incidences of untrained dogs , cats, pigs and more causing disturbances with sometimes serious consequences.
  • In a recent study by the two organizations, 25% of service dog users reported incidents of out of control dogs interfering with trained service dogs mid-flight.
  • "A flight attendant advised a customer that if their emotional support dog wouldn't stop barking at Miles that they would have to deplane."
  • says Chet McDoniel, who ispartnered with Canine Companions Service Dog Miles to assist with challenges associated with quadruple limb differences.

US DOT Issues Final Rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals - Disability Advocacy Group Responds

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Assistance dogs, Emotional support animal, Service animal, Articles

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Open Doors Organization (ODO) commends the Department of Transportation (DOT) for their final rule regarding service animals traveling by air.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Open Doors Organization (ODO) commends the Department of Transportation (DOT) for their final rule regarding service animals traveling by air.
  • "Today is a big win for the disability community and the aviation industry alike," said ODO Executive Director, Eric Lipp.
  • By aligning the definition of a service animal with that of the Department of Justice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the DOT has ensured that untrained animals, classified as emotional support animals, are no longer traveling uncrated in aircraft cabins, making air travel safer for everyone and eliminating the stigma for legitimate service animals.
  • In fact, these requirements have spawned a cottage industry where medical professionals are selling forms to allow these untrained animals to fly as emotional support animals.

PVA statement on U.S. Department of Transportation's notice of proposed rulemaking for air travelers with service animals

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Aftermath of war, Assistance dogs, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Emotional support animal, Veteran, Service animal, Disability, Articles, Humans, Military

The recommended changes would also allow airlines to require travelers with service animals to check-in early for their flight.

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  • The recommended changes would also allow airlines to require travelers with service animals to check-in early for their flight.
  • The proposed rule would also allow airlines to prohibit transport of emotional support animals unless the individual complies will rules and fees for transporting pets.
  • Catastrophically disabled veterans already have more than enough access limits in air travel."
  • Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease.

Upgraded Points Latest Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes Towards Service Animals

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Assistance dogs, Animals, Emotional support animal, Service animal, Austin, Texas, Service dog, Humans, Articles, Survey Methodology

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points ( https://upgradedpoints.com/perceptions-of-service-animals-survey/ ), a leading travel company, this month released details of their latest consumer survey dealing with attitudes and perceptions relating to the presence of service and emotional support animals during travel.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points ( https://upgradedpoints.com/perceptions-of-service-animals-survey/ ), a leading travel company, this month released details of their latest consumer survey dealing with attitudes and perceptions relating to the presence of service and emotional support animals during travel.
  • The survey, based on reporting from almost 1,000 respondents, included several hundred persons who use either service dogs or emotional support animals, as well as persons who use neither.
  • The survey sought feedback about attitudes regarding the presence and/or use of animals in various public venues, including while traveling.
  • Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Upgraded Points is a travel company that provides insider strategies on maximizing travel points and rewards.

CertaPet.com Challenges Proposed Michigan Law Limiting Access to Emotional Support Animals for Disabled Individuals

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Psychiatry, Articles, Health, Abnormal psychology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Emotional support animal, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Mental health, Mental disorder, Mental health care in the Philippines

Under the proposed law, patients with mental health conditions would have to wait 6 months before being able to receive proper documentation from their mental health care provider to utilize an emotional support animal to service their disabling mental health condition.

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  • Under the proposed law, patients with mental health conditions would have to wait 6 months before being able to receive proper documentation from their mental health care provider to utilize an emotional support animal to service their disabling mental health condition.
  • We would like to see regulation of Emotional Support Animals, but not to the detriment of disabled individuals who need our help.
  • This proposed law would limit access to mental health care treatment.
  • From depression to PTSD to anxiety and more, Emotional Support Animals assist individuals in managing their mental or emotional condition and reduce the symptoms these individuals experience on a daily basis.

Emotional Support Animal Business Owner, Chaz Stevens, Supports Proposed Florida Legislation Curtailing Bogus Online ESA Market

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Monday, March 18, 2019
Canadian culture, Animals, Emotional support animal, Assistance dogs, Chaz Stevens, Bigfoot, Service animal, Emotion, American culture

"As an advocate for good government, I'm delighted Tallahassee is finally cracking down on spurious Internet-based operations pumping out fraudulent ESA letters," said Chaz Stevens, founder of ESAD.

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  • "As an advocate for good government, I'm delighted Tallahassee is finally cracking down on spurious Internet-based operations pumping out fraudulent ESA letters," said Chaz Stevens, founder of ESAD.
  • The law correctly recognizes that people with disabilities who need this support should not be discriminated against.
  • "We believe the emotional support animal industry needs more regulation from Tallahassee, and across America," he added.
  • "Unfortunately, the online emotional support animal letter business is chock-full of ethically flexible vendors, therapists, and customers," said Stevens, "To wit, I've personally qualified 'Harry Henderson, an emotional support Bigfoot.'"

POPEYES® Launches "Emotional Support Chicken" To Provide A Little Humor To Help Ease The Stress Of Holiday Travel

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Comics, Arts, Human behavior, Popeyes, Emotional support animal, Service animal, Brand

This year, POPEYES is launching "Emotional Support Chicken" to provide a good-hearted laugh most need to get through stressful holiday air travel.

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  • This year, POPEYES is launching "Emotional Support Chicken" to provide a good-hearted laugh most need to get through stressful holiday air travel.
  • Emotional support animals provide comfort and companionship, especially during a highly stressful time like air travel.
  • POPEYES Emotional Support Chicken will be available while supplies last for the 3 Pc tenders combo.
  • To learn more about the POPEYES brand, please visit the POPEYES brand website at www.popeyes.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

College Scholarship for Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals in Therapy

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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Health, Assistance dogs, Emotion, Species, Dogs, Animal-assisted therapy, Environmental psychology, Outdoor education, Service dog, Emotional support animal, Pet, Therapy

Applicants must be accepted or actively enrolled in a college, universityor trade school.

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  • Applicants must be accepted or actively enrolled in a college, universityor trade school.
  • The type of therapy could be in the form of talking to a professional on a regular basis or owning a therapy pet, service animalor emotional support animal.
  • We believe in the true value and psychological impact of using therapy animals, like a service dog or an emotional support animal, to treat extreme stress and anxiety.
  • An increasing number of people who suffer from depression, anxiety and other mental health issues find emotional comfort from their pets and service animals.

Emotional Support Animals Help College Students, Says FEBC

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Pet, Veterinary physician, Far East Broadcasting Company, Emotional support animal, Radio

Further investigation reveals Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) offer even more benefits to the people they assist, including college students living with debilitating disabilities, such as mental illness.

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  • Further investigation reveals Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) offer even more benefits to the people they assist, including college students living with debilitating disabilities, such as mental illness.
  • If pet owners are looking for ways to keep costs down, Financial Education Benefits Center (FEBC) may be able to help reduce vet expenses to help them keep their animals healthy.
  • "Financial Education Benefits Center may help lower the costs associated with routine visits and emergencies for pets," said Jennifer Martinez, manager at FEBC.
  • "The goal of FEBC is to help people, including college students, deal with the high cost of living by presenting alternatives.