Bringing therapy dogs into schools or college campuses has become increasingly popular. These four-legged furry friends are sought after due to the many benefits they offer. Student or teacher, you could benefit greatly from an on-campus therapy animal.

Even if you don’t actively think about it, animals are an essential part of the human experience. We use them for manual power (think sled dogs and horse carriages). Humans also use animals for entertainment, companionship, and even their byproducts.

Emotional support animals play a crucial role in their owners’ lives. The comfort they provide helps alleviate symptoms of a disability or mental illness. Their calming presence can make someone’s life much more manageable.

Humans have turned to dogs as aides, guides, and helpers throughout history to alert, hunt, attack, and comfort. Our furry friends have fulfilled their duties over the years. Today, dogs have aid those with emotional and physical needs.

Emotional support animals (ESA) are a lifeline to people all over the United States. 1 in 5 Americans now suffer from a mental illness - and if you're among them, you might find the presence of your pet hugely comforting.