Calgary opens permit program for livestock emotional support animals

Need an emotional support goat, pig or maybe even chicken? The city has opened up the application process for residents to pave the way to welcome a furry or feathered friend into their homes. Officials have launched an online form to apply for a livestock emotional support animal (LESA) permit with the goal of improving the well-being of Calgarians in need. Those interested in receiving a permit will need to provide a letter from a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist outlining the requirement