The rising use of emotional support dogs is sparking concern among disability advocates, who argue it undermines the rights and credibility of trained service animals who perform life-saving tasks.

As more people claim emotional support animals (ESAs), concerns over fraudulent cases are rising. Some argue that requiring ...

Ollie used data from the Animal Legal and Historical Center to examine requirements for certifying a service dog and how they ...

Dr. Cynthia Maro is a veterinarian at the Ellwood Animal Hospital in Ellwood City and the Chippewa Animal Hospital in ...

People have used fake service animals to bring their untrained pets to stores, restaurants and theaters. Here's more about ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

While petting Mr. Sushi, Loren Woehlk, 7, asks Chris Alberts why she named her emotional support skunk ‘Mr. Sushi’ at the Public Library in Garwin, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Alberts told him ...

Brookwood Elementary is receiving a therapy dog after he completes training in about a year. The dog will help ease students' ...

In Louisiana, there are certain laws and protections for service and emotional support animals. What about for fake service ...

Army veteran Kerrie Porter received a new service dog, Hayden, thanks to community support after losing her previous dog, ...

As bird migration reaches its peak in the Northeast each May, just in time for Mother’s Day, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is calling on the community to help provide nourishment and ...

Oh how we all love a happy ending, especially when it comes to our canine companions. Kerry's tale is one for the storybooks. Spending the majority of her life on the streets in Thailand, the precious ...