Springdale ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Springdale, Arkansas's fourth-largest city with 84,161 residents in 2020, sits on the Springfield Plateau in the Ozarks. Take the free screening, and a licensed Arkansas clinician decides which suits you: an emotional support animal letter or a psychiatric service dog letter. Then register your pet's microchip once with the city.
Springdale Pet Registration
Dogs and cats 6 months or older in city limits are microchipped and registered with Springdale Animal Services.
Springdale Microchip Registration Check
Answer a few questions to see what the city's microchip rule asks of you, and whether your pet's rabies shot is in order.
- Answer the questions, then select Check My Pet.
From Shiloh to the Poultry Capital of the World
The town was platted as Shiloh in 1866 and incorporated as Springdale in 1878. It grew into an industrial center for northwest Arkansas, home to trucking companies and the world headquarters of Tyson Foods, and a 2013 state act recognized it as the Poultry Capital of the World. Springdale is also home to the largest community of Marshall Islanders in the United States, and the Marshall Islands opened a consulate here in 2008.
Springdale ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letter Pricing
Clear pricing for emotional support animal and psychiatric service dog letters written by a licensed mental health professional. Your screening is free, and you pay only if a clinician supports a letter and you decide to continue.
ESA Housing Letter For One Pet
Best option for most renters with one emotional support animal
- Free online screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation when clinically indicated
- Letter written for ESA housing requests
- Digital delivery after approval
- Follow up clarification for landlords included
ESA Housing Letter For Multiple Pets
For people who have more than one emotional support animal in the home
- Free clinical screening that covers up to three ESA dogs or cats
- All approved animals listed together on a single ESA housing letter
- Letter tailored for apartments and rental homes
- Digital delivery after approval
- Support for landlord questions about pet deposits and rent
Psychiatric Service Dog Evaluation
For people who may qualify for a task-trained psychiatric service dog
- Free initial screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation focused on symptoms and the tasks the dog is trained to do
- Letter describing the disability-related need and task support
- Clinically grounded documentation, not a generic certificate
- Follow up clarification for housing providers included
Bundle Packages
Save more with combined document bundles
ESA Letter + Certificate Bundle
ESA letter and certificate in one package
- ESA letter from a licensed professional
- ESA certificate with QR code verification
- Digital delivery after approval
- Valid for 1 year with renewal reminders
PSD Letter + Certificate + ID Card
Complete PSD documentation: letter, certificate and ID card
- PSD letter from a licensed professional
- PSD certificate with QR code verification
- PSD ID card with photo and barcode
- Digital delivery after approval
Arkansas law (Ark. Code 20-14-1003): plan on 30 days as a client before a provider can document an emotional support dog; people verified as homeless are exempt.
How Springdale Residents Get a Letter
Screening
Fill out a short screening covering your health, your animal and your Springdale home.
Clinician review
A licensed Arkansas clinician reviews it and meets you by video when appropriate.
Result
Qualify and choose a plan for an emailed letter; otherwise you are not charged.
Letters Springdale Clients Order
ESA housing letter
For a request to a Springdale landlord or association.
Two or more animals
Lists all supported animals on one letter.
Psychiatric service dog letter
For a dog trained in tasks, such as retrieving medication when symptoms hit.
Card and certificate
A summary in select bundles, governed by the notice below.
Arkansas notice (Ark. Code 20-14-1002): A certificate, identification card or tag does not entitle an emotional support animal to the rights and privileges accorded by law to a service dog. Misrepresenting an animal as a service animal may subject an individual to a civil penalty under Ark. Code 20-14-310.
Rodeo, Ballpark and the Shiloh Museum
Rodeo of the Ozarks
A four-day rodeo at Parsons Stadium every Independence Day weekend since 1944.
Arvest Ballpark
Home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league team.
Shiloh Museum
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History keeps the region's story.
Turnbow Park
A city park on Spring Creek.
City and State Rules in Springdale
Microchip registration
One-time registration with Springdale Animal Services for dogs and cats 6 months or older.
Rabies
Dogs and cats over 4 months need a current rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian.
Housing
Act 268 leaves fair housing rights unchanged; put any ESA request in writing with your letter.
Springdale Questions by Brand Mark
Does Springdale still sell yearly pet licenses?
No. Since May 13, 2010, annual licensing has been replaced by a one-time microchip registration with Springdale Animal Services.
Which pets must be registered in Springdale?
All dogs and cats 6 months or older that live within Springdale city limits.
My pet already has a microchip. What do I do?
Show proof of a verifiable microchip registration with current contact information. There is no charge.
Where can I get my pet microchipped?
From any source you choose. Low-cost microchipping clinics are held in the region throughout the year.
When is Springdale Animal Services open?
Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1549 E. Don Tyson Parkway. It is closed Sundays and city holidays.
Who do I call about a loose animal in Springdale?
Animal Control dispatch, at 479-751-4542.
More Arkansas Pages
General information for Springdale residents, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. Animal rules and shelter hours are set by the city and can change; Springdale Animal Services (479-750-8166) can confirm them. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Your Springdale Screening Starts Now
From Emma Avenue to the Highway 412 corridor, a clinician licensed in Arkansas can assess how your animal helps you.
