Many victims suffer from The Stockholm Syndrome, or Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, depression, seizures, or many after effects of trauma. If so, an Emotional Support Animal gives these victims of Domestic Violence, legal rights in a variety of private and public housing units even when they have a "No Pets" policy.
If the victim meets the eligibility requirements to live in federally assisted units for disabilities or elderly, this family pet only has to provide emotional support for the victim. No other special training is required of this family pet.
This is what is called reasonable accomadations. "Section 8" subsidized rentals may be subject to the Fair Housing Act also.
Note: Doctors can prescribe Emotional Support Animals to help victims in which it will minimize symptoms of disabilities, fear and stress, directly related to the victimization of Domestic Violence.
The disability can be either physical or psychological, but must limit the function of one or more major life functions.