Originally Posted by JossyB (Post 813292)

With an official diagnosis with a disability such as this and being under the care of a Medical Psychiatrist, I am sure he/she is asked to support their patients in this manner. Most psychiatrist are aware of the limitations having a service animal can create in ones life with HOA, public locations, travel, etc. What seems like obstacles for others are not for those of us with disabilities. My psychiatrist simply wrote a letter to HOA/Lanlord in a very short concise statement. To better my psychiatric disability she recommended the service animals (two siblings) and they are necessary for my ongoing rehabilitation. Once you are armed with this letter and a print out or two from an ADA page addressing this issue, my new landlord waived the pet 'rent' fees and was happy I had the animals for my ongoing support and assistance.