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Are people abusing civil rights laws by calling their pets emotional support animals? The topic of emotional support animals (ESAs)

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Emotional Support Animals on Commercial Airlines- Must Read Navigating Recent Changes: Updates to the Air Carrier Access Act and Emotional

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The Benefits and Training of Therapy Animals Therapy animals are pets who volunteer with their owners to provide therapeutic benefits,

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