An emotional support animal can be nothing short of a lifesaver for many people struggling with mental health problems. Much like a guide dog, emotional support animals will help you through stressful and anxiety-inducing situations you would otherwise find very difficult to handle on your own. On top of this, they provide companionship through tough times and are always there ...

A Santa Clarita veterinarian is explaining the difference between service animals, therapy animals and emotional support animals — three very separate distinctions. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “There are some major differences between a service animal, even a therapy animal, and an emotional support animal,” said Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto of Cinema ...