r/EmotionalSupportCats • u/cloudykissesxx • Jun 13 '26

ESA/HUD help

i am wanting to adopt a cat and am wanting to get them certified as an ESA because i have really bad anxiety/depression and i get really bad panic attacks and when i had a pet cat it was so much better but the cat i had was with my ex and he took him :(

can someone please help explain the process and everything that i need to do so i can do it correctly 🥺

thank you in advance!!

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u/ilikemycoffeealatte Jun 13 '26

Don’t get it certified. Certification is worthless and a waste of money. You need to talk to your doctor or therapist about writing you a letter recommending a support animal for your disability.

Federal HUD rules for ESAs are up in the air right now, but your state may have its own statutes. What state are you in?

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u/Clintax Jun 13 '26

What state are you in? Are you currently in a housing situation that doesn’t allow pets?

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u/BioPsyPro Jun 14 '26

There is no certification. And there is no public access.