When people think of emotional support animals, a dog quietly resting its head on someone’s lap during a hard day probably ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) issued an enforcement memorandum on May 22, 2026, permanently rescinding its 2020 ...

An emotional support kitten during an event at Hialeah Gardens High School to promote mental health in 2023. Jose A. Iglesias Miami Herald File Community association disputes over requests for ...

In a study of Swiss adults, women and people who spent more time with a pet or another animal to which they might feel close reported feeling more attached to the animal and receiving more ...

NORTHAMPTON — Ruby O’Dair walks into her dorm room, where posters of Korean pop artists decorate the walls. Her cat, Pepito, runs up to her, rubbing against her leg to greet her. Then, he scampers off ...

If you’re like me, you might find yourself wanting to say hi to almost every dog you see. That’s why it’s important to understand the role service dogs play and how to respect their important jobs. It ...

Susan Winston, who writes the Psychology Today blog Shift Happens, recently asked in this post "Why are there more service dogs than ever?" It's a great question, and I think she is right. There has ...