My Emotional Support Animal, Louis!

As a college student, I go through many struggles, but my biggest struggle is mentally. With the transition to college, I have experienced lots of anxiety and some symptoms of depression. I decided the best thing for me to do going forward was get an emotional support animal!

Meet Louis, he is a six month old miniature dachshund and he has made my life so much brighter! His unconditional love and cuddles have helped me more than I could’ve ever imagined. He truly is the best dog I could have ever asked for. However, I am not saying that getting a dog has solved all my mental challenges, but he has helped me cope with them. Having my best friend by my side through all my struggles and knowing that he loves me through anything is comforting. He has been nothing but beneficial to my life and having him makes my mental challenges just a little bit easier.

Emotional support animals have been proven to be very beneficial to those who struggle. ESA’s help reduce anxiety and stress, provide comfort, improve mental health, provide routine and structure, help improve sleep, and provide support in dealing with trauma. The whole point of ESA’s is to foster companionship, stability, and emotional well-being which in my experience has been successful.