ESA Letter Arkansas

To get an emotional support animal (ESA) in Arkansas, you need a valid emotional support animal letter from a licensed mental health professional. This letter confirms the therapeutic benefits of an emotional support or service animal for managing a mental health disability, ensuring your rights under housing laws.

A legitimate emotional support animal (ESA) letter must be issued by a licensed mental health professional and state the individual's need for an emotional support animal. It should include the professional's credentials and the ESA owner's mental health condition and confirm that the ESA aids with a mental health disability under the federal law Fair Housing Act.

An emotional support animal (ESA), like an emotional support dog, provides comfort and support to individuals with mental health issues but does not require specific training to perform tasks. Common household and other non-domesticated animals qualify as a support animal in Arkansas, such as dogs and cats, typically qualify, while exotic or non-domesticated animals may not be eligible for ESA status under Arkansas law.