Are You A New Emotional Support Animal Patient? Check Out Moosh’s Guide To ESA Ownership

For people with certain disabilities or impairments, an emotional support animal (ESA) is a great therapeutic option. Having an animal there to comfort you and help alleviate some of the effects of your condition can be a boon to your mental and physical health. If you’re new to the world of emotional support animals, there’s […]

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Benefits of Emotional Support Animals to People with Mental Disorders

There is no doubt that you would want your favorite dog to accompany you in most events. However, this will only be possible if your pet qualifies as an emotional support animal. This means that your dog needs ESA training so that it can be allowed to accompany. ESA training equips your dog to support […]

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Struggling To Bond With Your ESA? Top Tips On Getting Closer With Your Pet

The modern world is full of stressors. In fact, stress runs so rampant in modern life that it’s become a state that’s almost considered normal. The fight-or-flight response our ancestors needed to escape the grasp of a wolf or saber-toothed tiger isn’t needed today to survive. Unfortunately, your body still relies on your stress response […]

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Can Cats Become Emotional Support Animals?

We’ve heard quite a bit regarding certified emotional support animals in the news as of late. One major airline carry over 24,000 ESAs in 2015, allowing these creature companions play a vital role in the health and well-being of their owners. Aside from the strange sort of ESA that makes headlines every so often, most […]

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How These 7 Celebrities Made Owning an ESA Socially Acceptable

As time goes on, emotional support animals (ESAs) are becoming more accepted by people in the U.S. Owning an ESA can entitle you to certain rights (including flying with your ESA and less housing restrictions) so that you won’t be discriminated against. More businesses and retail locations are also becoming more understanding about allowing emotional […]

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Can’t Decide Between An ESA Cat Or An ESA Dog? Things You Should Know

Asking yourself what kind of pet you should get takes on a whole new meaning when thinking about an emotional support animal (ESA). These animals must have the traits you’re looking for in a companion and for support. Cats and dogs are the most popular animals people have as pets, but how do they stack […]

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Tips for Adopting a Shelter Dog ESA

Over 40% of U.S. families have at least one dog, for a total population of 80 million dogs. We know that people benefit from their association with animals. Over 70% of people surveyed feel that their mental health improved as a result of a companion animal. But is there a way to help the animal […]

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Slow Travel: Can I Take My Emotional Support Animal On A Cruise?

Slow travel has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. Ocean cruises have traditionally been enjoyed by an older clientele. The stereotype of the average cruise ship customer being a retiree in their 60s, 70s, or beyond rang pretty true for most of the last several decades. But over the past few years, slow […]

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Size, Breed, Species: What Makes The Perfect ESA Travel Companion?

Traveling alone has its perks, but it can easily become a lonely experience. Most people prefer to travel with a companion – a good friend whose presence can soothe and comfort, and whose good-natured company can lift the spirits. It’s nice to share travel experiences with someone special. An emotional support animal can make an […]

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The Unexpected Benefits of Having an Emotional Support Animal

Owning a pet can be an immensely rewarding experience — particularly if you struggle with a mental health issue. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, have struggled with depression, or are working through some prior trauma, an emotional support animal can be an immensely important addition to your family unit. Of course, there […]

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