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Emotional Support Animal (ESA)
I’ll be moving into an apartment soon and I’m wondering if anyone has any tips / experience registering a dog as an ESA? If so what organization do you recommend and what is the cost?
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There is no cost to have an animal as your ESA. All you need is a note from a licensed professional stating that one would be beneficial for you. If you show this to a landlord, usually there are no more questions asked. They might call the licensed professional to check to check it out but may not. Hope that helps!
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1 ReactionThanks for your response! Do you have any tips for finding a licensed professional who could write a note? I don’t have a PCP.
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You'll need to find a PCP but not all of them write these type of notes. Some will refer you to behavioral health for a mental health professional to write that note.
I recently registered my dog as an ESA through Fast ESA Letter and had a good experience. The process was pretty smooth and legit. It cost me $149, and I got my letter from a licensed mental health professional. Just make sure to avoid scammy sites — this one worked well for me. Good luck with your move and your pup!