Service Cat Information

Unfortunately, The job of a service animal falls to canine species and miniature horses. These animals need to be specifically trained to do a task for a disabled individual. This can include picking up dropped items, opening doors or alerting the person to a drop in their blood sugar or of an oncoming seizure. Even though cats can be highly intelligent and trainable, the depth of training needed for a service animal is usually beyond the scope of the feline species. Most importantly, even if you trained your cat to perform services for you, they will not be protected under the ADA.

However, you still have rights under Federal Law with your emotional support cat. This includes being allowed into the cabin of the aircraft with your ESA and into “no pets” policy housing. In addition, neither of these situations can charge you extra for your ESA, but it must be well behaved and under your control at all times when in public.