A MESSAGE FROM THE SERVICE ANIMAL REGISTRY OF AMERICA:

Robin Williams was a loving, talented man. He not only entertained the world, but gave back so much with his charitable activities. Yet we have lost him.

Why did Robin Williams take his life? We will never know exactly what went through his mind, but everyone agrees that depression played the major role. Whether or not his depression was made worse by his medication, the fact remains: Depression led to his death.

Many people still treat depression like a minor condition. Owners of emotional support animals and service animals who alleviate their owners’ depression symptoms sometimes find that the public is quick to judge and accuse the disabled owners of fraud, faking, or being weak. People sometimes say that depression is not a real disability, and not a legitimate medical condition. This is a disgrace. Depression is very real, and can be fatal.

To all the owners of emotional support animals and service animals whose animal makes it possible to combat the effects of depression, we say this: Thank goodness you have found a way to stay out of the dark, and fight the symptoms of depression. And Thank You to your loving companions who do so much for you, and keep you in the light.

Blessings to all emotional support animals and service animals; your assistance to your disabled owners is invaluable!

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