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Hi all, we are new to this military life and new parents. My husband is just about to graduate from AIT and we are to PCS to JBLM this August. I am 25 weeks pregnant and since he's been away for almost 6 mos, it was just me and my dog who motivated me get out of the house and helped me emotionally and mentally. Upon filling out the housing application form I read that my dog falls under the "restricted breed" she is a chow mix. I have a psychiatrist, but we are rather new about 2 weeks now and I did ask about the ESA letter, and he told me he won't be able to give me just yet. Which I totally understand. We do not consider living off-base as our E4 BAH will not get us a house with yard and in a safe environment in Washington. My husband prefers to live on-base so he has a peace of mind if he ever gets deployed, leaving his wife and newborn kid. My question is, besides ESA letter from my psychiatrist (I hope I get it before the move) what the other ways we could try so our dog can live with us? I read about asking for commander's approval or ask our vet to change her breed since she's mix?? For backup, has anyone used any "legit" website that military housing accepts for ESA letter? P.s she can be territorial and anxious sometimes, but she is very sweet and very lazy would nap 20hrs a day.