We’ve all seen the signs outside stores and restaurants: Service animals only, no pets. So what’s the difference between an average pet and a service animal? We’ve got all the important info for you.

While service animals and ESAs both help their owners, they have different parameters and protections. Most notably — ESAs, unlike service animals, are not protected under the Americans with ...

The Department of Transportation ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet ...