Service Animals have long been relied upon by people with disabilities to help them maneuver through their daily lives. A Service Animal is specially trained to perform tasks that their owner cannot complete due to a disability or illness. These tasks may include (but are not limited to) retrieving items, opening and closing doors, alerting friends or family if there is a medical issue, assisting their handler with movement, etc. However, with the rise in recognition of ‘The Pet Effect’ – the idea that pets can positively impact the wellbeing of human – Emotional Support Animals, also called Therapy Animals, have become more common in society.