Little did she know that Scout, the German shepherd puppy she got in February of 2020, would become her emotional support animal (ESA) and, she says, “the reason I didn’t give up.” ...

Emotional support animals don't have special training, but they can offer comfort and stress relief. Living with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, or bipolar disorder may qualify you for an ESA.

Emotional support animals are normally dogs or cats, but one animal most steer clear of is drawing some attention in Iowa. It’s not every day you see a skunk making visits to cheer people up, our ABC ...