Emotional Support Cat Guides

Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other emotional support animals in your state: apartment-friendly choices, breed considerations, and basic training.

Any domesticated animal that provides comfort can be an emotional support animal; there is no breed list and no certification. These guides help cat owners choose an ESA that fits their home and lifestyle, from apartment-friendly dogs and cats to quieter companions, and cover the basic manners landlords expect.

Guides in this section

• Best Cat Breeds for Emotional Support (and Why Mixed-Breed Cats Win) — ESA Cat
• Emotional Support Kittens: Age, Adoption and Getting the Letter Early — ESA Cat
• ESA Cat vs Therapy Cat vs Service Cat: Which One Is Real and What Each One Does — ESA Cat
• Flying With an Emotional Support Cat: What Changed in 2021 — ESA Cat
• What Is an ESA Cat? The Complete Guide to Emotional Support Cats and Letters — ESA Cat

More ESA cat guides

• Do You Qualify for an ESA Letter for Your Cat?
• ESA Housing Rights for Cat Owners
• How to Get an ESA Letter for Your Cat
• Real vs. Fake ESA Letters