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Why choose an ESA in Mississippi?

Mississippi law supports the use of Emotional Support Animals for individuals with mental or emotional disablities. With a valid ESA letter you can.

  • Live in housing with “no pets” policies without additional fees.
  • Have your ESA recognized as part of your mental health treatment.
  • Benefit from protections under the Fair Housing Act.
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How to Get an ESA Letter in Mississippi Online

Emotional hardship and mental health struggles are more common than ever, and for many living with these challenges, an emotional support animal (ESA) can make a world of difference. This includes many Mississippians who need the love and affection of their pet dog, cat, bird, or any other domesticated animal to get through their emotional and mental challenges. One way to ensure your supportive pet can live with you wherever you go is by getting an ESA letter, which protects your emotional support animal in Mississippi, especially in housing situations. Let’s learn more about getting an ESA letter in The Magnolia State.

Mississippi residents who want to elevate their pet to emotional support animal (ESA) status are in luck — getting an ESA letter has never been easier. If you want to skip the doctor’s office, you can get evaluated virtually by a licensed mental health professional and complete the entire ESA letter process online, so you never have to leave home to bring a support animal into your life. However, different states have their own rules and regulations regarding assistance animals, and Mississippi is among those that have state-specific service animal laws.

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* For Arkansas, California, Iowa, Louisiana and Montana residents, new laws requires those seeking an ESA letter to establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing documentation, which will result in having two consultations before qualifying.

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Emotional Support Animals in Mississippi

Like many other states, Mississippi doesn’t recognize ESAs as service animals, which means that they are not protected by either the Americans with Disabilities Act or any state-specific laws. So while service dogs may accompany their owners in public places such as restaurants and shopping centers, ESAs are not guaranteed entry into any public accommodations. However, that doesn’t mean they are completely unprotected in The Magnolia State.

ESA Laws in Mississippi

While there aren’t any specific Mississippi emotional support animal laws, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) — a federal law — guarantees ESAs can live with their owners in any rental housing, including apartments and single-family rental homes. Another federal law that protects service dogs, but not ESAs, is the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), which lets disabled individuals travel with their specifically trained assistance animals.

However, the state has the Mississippi Support Animal Act, which focuses on service dogs specifically for blind, hearing-impaired, or mobility-impaired persons. Under this law, service animals, typically dogs but sometimes miniature horses, are permitted for individuals who need help with mobility impairments that limit their daily activities. 

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Mississippi Housing Laws

Although Mississippi laws don’t permit public access for ESAs, the federally mandated FHA supersedes any state rules to protect the housing rights of disabled individuals and their emotional support pets. That means anyone with an ESA letter cannot be denied housing based on their support animal, and landlords are prohibited from charging pet fees, as well. This also applies to housing providers who typically have “no pet” policies, but there are still some caveats. Your landlord may be allowed to deny your ESA if the animal threatens the health or safety of other residents or causes excessive property damage.

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‍How Do You Qualify For An ESA In Mississippi?

To qualify for an ESA in Mississippi, you must first be evaluated by a licensed mental health professional or other accredited health professional, including doctors, counselors, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners. 

Qualifying mental health conditions include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
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Benefits of Emotional Support Animals for Mississippi Residents

Emotional support animals provide immense benefits for people living with mental health disabilities. The support they provide is a vital treatment option for many Mississippi residents.

Provide Mental and Emotional Stability

The addition of an ESA into an individual’s home life can vastly improve their day-to-day mental and emotional stability in many ways, including physiologically. An ESA can stimulate the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that improves mood and encourages bonding between the human and the animal. Caring for an ESA can also instill a greater sense of purpose, and their love and affection can stabilize mood disorders in many cases.

Companionship and Reduced Loneliness

Many individuals with mental and emotional health challenges struggle with loneliness, so the addition of an ESA can provide the necessary companionship that is otherwise missing from their daily lives. It can also encourage and improve socialization; there are few icebreakers as effective as introducing your beloved pet to others, whether they are of the furry or scaly variety.

Provide a Healthy Routine

Owning an ESA comes with all the responsibilities of pet ownership, such as regular feeding, exercising, and grooming, which can all help establish routines that benefit both humans and animals. Individuals with dogs can benefit from daily walks, which serve as both exercise and an excuse to get off the couch and into the fresh air. Other species of ESA have their own specific needs, so caring for their animals often inspires owners to take better care of themselves.

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How To Get a Psychiatric Service Dog in Mississippi

If you need more than emotional support, a psychiatric service dog (PSD) might be the best fit to improve your daily life. While the qualifications are similar, a PSD must be trained to perform one or more specific tasks directly related to the individual’s disability, which requires specialized training. With the Pettable PSD training program, you can give your aspiring service dog the skills they need to help you live a better life. Once you’ve completed training, your canine companion can benefit from all the protections of the ADA and ACAA.

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Why Pettable is the Best Online ESA Provider for Mississippi

Pettable has a network of experienced licensed mental health professionals (LMHPs) who can aid you in every state, including Mississippi. They can provide an ESA letter that is recognized throughout the United States under federal law. Whether it be by answering questions from a landlord that may require additional documentation, your Pettable mental health specialist will be on your side.

1. We Guarantee Our Letters Will Work For You
We believe you should not have to worry about whether your ESA letter will work for you or not. That's why at Pettable we offer a satisfaction guarantee - meaning your letter works or you get 100% of your money back.

2. World-Class Mental Health Professionals
We have built a team of world-class mental health professionals who can write you an ESA Letter prescription guaranteed to work in any state.

3. Unparalleled Customer Support
We know getting your animal approved to live with you can be stressful, which is why we invest so much in our team of dedicated support specialists to make sure you are always taken care of and have the support you need!

4. Licensed in all 50 states
Our network of mental health professionals is deep and spans across the entire country. Additionally, we have a deep team of mental health professionals to make sure we have availability to help you on any timeline.

6. Human Connection & Legitimate Evaluations
For your letter to work, you need to have a live consultation with a mental health professional. At Pettable we make sure our clinicians adhere to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards and conduct consultations over the phone to get to know you and your mental health situation.

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1. We Guarantee Our Letters Will Work For You
We believe you should not have to worry about your letter working or not. That's why at Pettable we offer a satisfaction guarantee - meaning your letter works or you get your money back.

2. World Class Mental Health Professionals
We have built a team of world class mental health professionals who can write you a PSD Letter prescription guaranteed to work anywhere you go.
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3. Unparalleled Customer Support
We know getting your animal approved to travel or live with you can be stressful, which is why we invest so much in our team of dedicated support specialists to make sure you are always taken care of and have the support you need!

4. Licensed in all 50 states
Our network of mental health professionals is deep and spans across the entire country. Additionally, we have a deep team of mental health professionals to make sure we can meet any timeline.

5. Best In Class Legal Support
We are here to make sure your housing and travel needs are taken care of so you don't worry. Our legal team is dedicated to having your back should you need it!
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6. Human Connection & Legitimate Evaluations
In order for your letter to work you need to have a live consultation with a mental health professional. At Pettable we make sure our clinicians adhered to HUD standards and conduct consultations over the phone to get to know you and your mental health situation well.

Why Pettable is the Best Online ESA Provider for Mississippi

Mississippi residents who want an ESA letter can look no further than Pettable, the most trustworthy provider for all your assistance animal and dog training needs. Thanks to our nationwide network of licensed mental health professionals, we guarantee that your online ESA letter experience is second to none. 

At Pettable, we’re so confident in our services that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee, so if your ESA letter is rejected by a housing provider, we’ll give you a total refund — and you can keep your letter for later consideration. Contact Pettable today to get started!

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I graduated with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before obtaining my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2021. I have eight years of experience in the mental health field working in and with various populations, including case management, intake coordination, and residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs. I am certified in Brainspotting to help individuals deeply process negative emotions and trauma/significant life events. Additionally, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and safety planning in sessions/groups.

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