If you are just not a dog person, you can make a cat into an emotional support animal. Cats can be loving and playful family members to their humans and even other animals. While they cannot be trained as a service animal, cats can become outstanding emotional support animals with housing and flying rights.
How do I train my cat to be ESA?
To officially qualify for an emotional support cat, you must get an ESA letter from a licensed mental health professional stating your need for an ESA. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, or any number of mental illnesses you may already qualify for an emotional support animal.
Do you have to pay for an emotional support cat?
According to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, property managers and landlords are required to make reasonable accommodations for any tenant that has an ESA. They may not charge a pet fee or deposit, nor may they require that the ESA perform a specific task like a service animal would.