What is the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal?

Service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs) serve different legal and practical roles. A service animal, typically a dog, is trained to perform specific tasks that assist a person with a disability, such as guiding someone who is blind or alerting to seizures. An ESA provides emotional comfort and support through its presence, and doesn’t require specialized training. Only service animals have full public access rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ESAs are protected under the Fair Housing Act, which allows them in housing that normally restricts pets.

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