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Erika Caturegli, PhD SEO & Content Manager
Emotional Support Animal Service Dogs ESA Laws ESA Housing Rights ESA Letter Therapy Animal
Education: Capella University, University of Pisa

About 

Dr. Erika Caturegli is a linguist and content manager with a focus on emotional support animal and service dogs education. With an academic foundation in linguistics and English as a Second Language studies, she brings both scholarly rigor and accessibility to complex topics surrounding emotional support animals and service dogs.

For the past five years, Erika has served as a content manager, where she has become a leading voice in the ethical and legal landscape of emotional support animals. Her extensive body of work includes comprehensive city-by-city guides on ESA regulations across the United States, helping thousands of individuals understand their rights under federal laws such as the Fair Housing Act and the Air Carrier Access Act.

As a dedicated animal advocate with a particular passion for dogs and cats, Dr. Caturegli has made it her mission to promote ethical practices and legal compliance within the emotional support animal community. Her work emphasizes the importance of legitimate ESA letters, proper documentation, and responsible pet ownership, helping to combat misuse while supporting those who genuinely benefit from animal-assisted therapy.

Erika works in close collaboration with industry-leading experts, including CertaPet Clinical Director Prairie Conlon, LPC, NCC, combining academic research with clinical expertise to produce content that is both scientifically sound and practically useful. Her writing bridges the gap between complex mental health regulations and everyday accessibility, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can navigate the system with confidence and clarity.

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Writer
Copy-editor
Content-management