Where can service dogs go under the ADA: a service dog goes almost anywhere the public goes — stores, restaurants, hotels. The limits, exceptions, and rules.
Where Can Service Dogs Go? Public Access Rights
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Can a Cat Be a Service Animal?
Can a cat be a service animal? Under the ADA, no — only dogs (and miniature horses) qualify. But cats can be emotional support animals with housing rights.
JetBlue Emotional Support Animal Policy (2026)
JetBlue’s emotional support animal policy: since the 2021 DOT rule, JetBlue no longer accepts ESAs. Only trained service dogs fly free; ESAs travel as pets.
Alaska Airlines Emotional Support Animal Policy
Alaska Airlines’ emotional support animal policy: since the 2021 DOT rule, Alaska no longer accepts ESAs. Only trained service dogs fly free in the cabin.
Frontier Airlines Emotional Support Animal Policy
Frontier Airlines emotional support animal policy: since the 2021 DOT rule, Frontier no longer accepts ESAs. Only trained service animals fly free.
Spirit Airlines Emotional Support Animal Policy
Spirit Airlines’ emotional support animal policy: since the 2021 DOT rule, Spirit no longer accepts ESAs. Only trained service dogs fly free in the cabin.
How to Get a Service Dog With a Doctor’s Note
How to get a service dog with a doctor’s note: the ADA needs no note, but a doctor’s note helps confirm a disability and matters for ESA letters and housing.
Guide Dogs: How They Work and Who They Help
Guide dogs are service dogs trained to help people who are blind or have low vision travel safely. How they work, their training, and their ADA public access.
Mobility Service Dogs: Tasks, Training, and Rights
Mobility service dogs help people with physical disabilities: bracing for balance, retrieving objects, opening doors, and assisting wheelchair users.
Medical Alert Service Dogs: How They Detect and Help
Medical alert service dogs are trained to detect and alert to events like low blood sugar, seizures, and allergens. How they work, train, and their rights.