05/28/2026
We have shared this infographic in the past, but I do feel that it cannot be shared often enough. While I understand how frustrating it can be that so many rentals are not pet friendly, obtaining an "ESA certificate" is not the answer. Please note- there is no such thing as an ESA certificate, and even with the required letter from your doctor, it is still NOT a guarantee that your rental property will accept your pet. Therapy dogs and ESA's also do not have public access rights, and impersonating a service dog is not only dangerous, but can be illegal in some cases.
While we want to adopt to you, please note that we also want what is best for our dogs- and that means following the law. If you break it and become homeless, our dogs do too. And yes, if you ask us for a service dog, we are going to require an evaluation from your trainer. Again- just looking out for everyone's best interests. Thanks for attending our TED talk.
