Cats can however still be beneficial companions and they can be registered as emotional support animals.
Certified service animal cat.
As of today dogs are the only animals allowed to be considered service animals.
Dogs are the pets most often thought of as service animals but cats and other animals can qualify and be trained as service animals too.
I am in the process of having her certified as a service animal not emotional support for that reason.
Enter your animal s information to register.
Here s how to become an emotional support animal owner legally.
Want to register your cat as an emotional support animal.
Right now only dogs and very occasionally miniature horses can be considered service animals under the ada.
While a service animal may carry a few more benefits than an esa an emotional support cat still.
Unfortunately cats cannot be recognized as service animals.
In fact cats are far more trainable than people realize.
This doesn t mean a cat can t do many service animal type tasks.
Most often a pet other than a dog that is a certified service animal is an emotional support animal helping those who suffer from depression panic attacks anxiety post traumatic stress disorder and personality disorders.