emotional support dog/cat/etc.

emotional support dog/cat/etc.

A pet officially certified by a doctor or mental health professional to travel with one in order to provide some manner of comfort or emotional support (typically relating to a mental health condition). The specific type of animal is named after "support" Can I bring my emotional support cat with me on the plane?
See also: cat, dog, emotional, support
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • emotional support animal
  • ESA
  • pet hate
  • your, his, etc. pet hate
  • comfort station
  • be there (for one)
  • been there
  • hold somebody's hand
  • a goldfish bowl
  • goldfish bowl