Q&A: Does the ADA offer protection for emotional support animals in public places?

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The answer is no. The ADA requires public accommodations to allow service animals (dogs or miniature horses) to accompany their handlers in public. Emotional support animals are not defined under the ADA law in this case.

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The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

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