The types of service animals under the ADA: only dogs and miniature horses qualify. What service dogs do, and why ESAs and therapy dogs are not.
Types of Service Animals: What the ADA Allows
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Miniature Horse as Service Animal: The ADA’s Second-Species Rule
Under the ADA, a trained miniature horse can be a service animal alongside dogs. Here’s how the second-species rule works, the four factors, and access rights.
Service Animal vs Service Dog: What’s the Legal Difference?
Service animal and service dog are nearly identical legal terms — with one quirk: the ADA also covers miniature horses. The 2026 plain-English breakdown.