I suffer from anxiety and depression, and I would like to get an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). However, they are not legally recognised fully, so they do not have the same rights as assistance dogs. This lack of recognition limits the support that ESAs can provide to individuals like me who rely on them for emotional stability. This means that people like me struggle daily to even get out of bed and do simple tasks as we do not always have support around us and so we struggle to go and do work or go out and when we do its a big struggle as we cant take out pets who support us into public places

Emotional Support Animals play a crucial role in the mental well-being of many people. According to a study by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 74% of pet owners reported mental health improvements from pet ownership (source: HABRI). Despite their importance, ESAs do not enjoy the same legal protections as assistance dogs under current laws.

We need legislation that acknowledges the vital role of ESAs and grants them equal rights and protections. Sign this petition to urge lawmakers to recognize all emotional support animals by law and ensure they have the same rights as assistance dogs.