Currently, the main requirement in order to register a pet as an Emotional Support Animal in Michigan is to provide a therapist's letter confirming that the person has a disability and requires an animal for psychological support.
Michigan State University provides reasonable accommodations to housing residents with a documented disability, which could include the use of a Service Animal and/or Assistance Animal (emotional support animal) in University housing.
Currently, the main requirement in order to register a pet as an Emotional Support Animal in Michigan is to provide a therapist's letter confirming that the person has a disability and requires an animal for psychological support.
Service dogs are animals trained to perform specific tasks ing to their handler's needs. Service dogs assist people with a range of disabilities from physical impairments such as blindness and mobility issues to mental disabilities like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Some hotels may require a refundable deposit in case of damage or excessive cleaning needed due to the pet. This deposit is typically returned if no issues are found at the end of the stay.
Whether your pet is allowed to be left alone in your room varies from hotel to hotel. More often than not, pets are explicitly requested to not be left unattended in your room, or the assumption is made that you won't do this.
Checking In Remind the desk clerk that you will have a pet in your room, and they need to notify the housekeepers. A hotel door hanger can be useful in ensuring that the housekeeper does not knock on your door while your pet is in the room. Inquire at the desk what areas of the hotel are appropriate for your pet.