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Emotional Support Dog

December 23, 2019 By Robert

Over Thanksgiving my favorite dog Marley and his younger brother Wally came to visit!  My daughter, her kids and husband came with :).  Currently no animals live full time at our house.  Empty nest…  So, the visit was great, the house was full once again!  There was a time when we had seven animals around! That’s right seven! This was when my daughter came back from college before moving out on her own.  So, I am accustomed to plenty of animals plus we live in the country so no big deal.  And, most of them stayed outside all the time! (Even better) Nothing says family and holidays like the sound of children and dogs! 🙂 So, in a way the doggy visitors were my emotional support for the Holiday! It was great! Hope they come back for Christmas!

If you are renting your house as a “no pets” property you need to know the difference between a Service Dog and an Emotional Support dog!
A Service Dog is not considered a pet. It’s a device to help with a disability similar to a wheelchair. Since a Service Animal is not a pet you cannot charge a pet deposit or pet rent. You may refuse an animal if it poses a proven threat to health and safety of others. ADA rules apply on renting to any handicapped person which is asking for “reasonable accommodation”. *Note – Service dogs are always going to be with your tenant so it should be pretty easy to spot the need for the service dog.

Emotional Support dogs are in a different category. The “Emotional Support” animal is at times used as an excuse to have a pet in a “no pet” property.  If suddenly there is a pet at your property, and they claim that it is for Emotional Support you need to request documented proof from your tenant/customer.  A true emotional support animal has been prescribed by a physician or licensed therapist who should be happy to provide a letter stating such.(Always document and verify, check with your legal pro and housing laws if needed.)

Our wish is that you and yours have a wonderful fun filled Holiday Season and a very special Merry Christmas. Remember those less fortunate and donate to your favorite charity or church. 

To your success!

  Robert
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