Carta Zuzu
Carta Zuzu
Carta Zuzu
Dear Ana,
As discussed in our recent session, I have personal knowledge of your history and have diagnosed you with a
mental/emotional disability recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition
(DSM-5). Specifically, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 300.02 (F41.1). The diagnosis meets the definition of disability
under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 504.
I am familiar with the limitations imposed by your diagnosed disability and the need to mitigate those limitations.
My observations suggest your emotional distress substantially limits one or more major life activities. The patient
reports severe anxiety disorder symptoms such as excessive worry and restlessness that hinder her functioning . I am
recommending the following emotional support animal to assist in coping with the diagnosed disability by alleviating
symptoms and enhancing your ability to function independently.
In my professional opinion, it is necessary this animal live with you as their presence will mitigate symptoms of your
disability in the following ways: Zuzu helps redefine anxiety symptoms by providing positive emotional distraction,
feedback and awareness
To comply with my prescribed treatment, you may need to take steps allowing you to live with your ESA, including
presenting documentation to your landlord. I have written this letter to comply with the Fair Housing Act, the
Americans With Disabilities Act, and other laws providing people with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and
enjoy a dwelling. Your landlord should not need you to disclose any additional information. Please understand you may
voluntarily disclose your personal medical/mental health information to whomever you choose. However, I advise you
to be judicious about the people to whom you may provide this letter and additional information.
I highly recommend you take the steps necessary to establish your rights and continue to use an emotional support
animal as we explore and address the root causes of your diagnosis. If you feel your emotional support animal no
longer provides the necessary benefits or your symptoms increase, please contact me so we may determine if this is
still the best path.
If you do take the necessary steps to establish your rights but your landlord refuses to provide you with a reasonable
accommodation, you have the right to make complaint with US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
by filing a claim of discrimination through the HUD website - www.hud.gov - or calling the discrimination hotline at 1-
800-669-9777. They will investigate the claim free of charge.
Please be aware you must assume all responsibility for the safety, cleanliness, health and conduct of the ESA at all
times. In addition, please note your diagnosis and treatment are ongoing and will need to be reassessed on a routine
basis.
Sincerely,