Which of the following is not considered a service animal under the ADA?

The correct response highlights the distinction between service animals and emotional support animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, only dogs that have been specifically trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities, such as guiding people who are visually impaired, assisting individuals with mobility challenges, or alerting those with medical emergencies, qualify as service animals.

Emotional support animals, on the other hand, provide comfort to individuals but are not trained to perform specific tasks directly related to a disability. This is why emotional support cats do not meet the criteria set by the ADA, which only recognizes dogs as service animals. Therefore, the identification of emotional support cats as not qualifying under the ADA is accurate. Understanding this distinction is crucial for compliance with fair housing practices and for recognizing the rights and responsibilities regarding service animals.