Are these acceptable requests for a Assistance Animals?

[Paul D.]

I'm processing an application for a SFR in Idaho. The application lists two assistance animals for two of the individuals on the application.

FIRST ASSISTANCE ANIMAL: Attached to the application is the following letter, dated 5/12/2016:

To whom it may concern,

ApplicantName sees me in therapy related to high levels of anxiety. She has two dogs, Dog1Name and Dog2Name, that are very close to her and vice versa. Being around these dogs assists her in the mitigation of stress/anxiety. Please recognize them as “companion animals“ integral to her emotional health. You may contact me if you have any questions. 

Respectfully submitted,

SocialWorkerName

Licensed clinical social worker.

If I call the social worker to verify that this is true and correct, and still applicable today, does this qualify as a "reasonable request" to accommodate a person with a disability? (The HUD document regarding Service Animals and Assistance Animals (https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/SERVANIMALS_NT...) explicitly lists a "social worker" as a "mental health professional" who could provide the necessary documentation.) My main concern is whether or not "high levels of anxiety" qualifies as a disability. It seems like a bit of a gray area.

SECOND ASSISTANCE ANIMAL: For this individual, the disability has already been established. Attached to this individual's application is the following letter, dated 3/29/2016:

To whom it may concern:

It is my medical opinion that ApplicantName would benefit from a companion animal. Please allow him to have a companion animal at his place of residence.

Sincerely,

DoctorName, MD

My concern here is that it does not specify the name of the assistance animal.

Any advice would be appreciated!