Anyone who has had the honor of sharing their life with a dog can relate to the experience of looking into your fur-baby’s eyes and feeling a sense of calm. In fact, research has revealed that petting a dog for a short period of time may actually lower blood pressure.[1] So, does this type of “emotional support” qualify a dog as an Emotional Support Animal? This blog post contains a very brief discussion of the distinctions between a “service animal” and an “emotional support animal.” This is by no means intended to be an exhaustive analysis of Florida and Federal laws relating to animals and disabilities.      Read the article…………………..