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title: Doc Prescribes Dog But It's Against HOA Rules
description: Can I get an exception to the no pets rule of my HOA because my doctor said that a dog would help my anxiety and depression?
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# Doc Prescribes Dog But It's Against HOA Rules

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## What do you think? Question:

My association does not allow pets. My doctor has said a dog would ease/help my anxiety and depression.![no-pets-allowed](http://www.condoassociation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/no-pets-allowed.jpg?width=175&name=no-pets-allowed.jpg)

 Is there anything under the ADA that would allow me to get an exception to this rule/regulation?

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