Shiloh Martin, LPC-S, CCMHC

Part 5 of 5 The Fair Housing Act applies to both emotional support animals and service animals. It was signed into law in 1968 and protects people from discrimination during housing-related activities such as renting when … [Read more...] about What is the Fair Housing Act?

Part 4 or 5 The Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990 and prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. This protection extends to all areas of public life, including employment, education, … [Read more...] about What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Part 3 of 5 According to Mayoclinic.com Pet therapy is a broad term that includes animal-assisted therapy and other animal-assisted activities. Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that depending on the function of … [Read more...] about What is Pet Therapy?

Part 2 of 5: Last time we spoke about Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). If you missed it, you can read about it HERE. Today we will be examining Service Animals . Service Animals, unlike Emotional Support Animals, receive … [Read more...] about Psychiatric Service Animals

Part 1 of 5: In this 5 part series you will learn the difference between an Emotional Support Animal, A Psychiatric Service Dog and a Therapy Dog. Then we will examine the Federal Laws that apply to each. Emotional … [Read more...] about Emotional Support Animals, Psychiatric Service Dog , Therapy Dogs and Federal Laws