while dss-dhs does not allow pets of any type to reside in shelter with clients, dss-dhs does seek to accommodate requests for emotional service animals (esas), on an individual basis based on a client’s unique needs. emotional support animals must have an approved reasonable accommodation request (rar) to reside in shelter with their owners. clients with a service dog must be able to explain what specific tasks the dog has been trained to perform, unless the client’s need for a …