CAMPUS POLICY FOR PETS AND ANIMALS
Law enforcement service dogs and service animals for persons with
disabilities are exempt from these requirements.
- All dogs
must be leashed and under the control of an individual. All dogs
which are unleashed, or unattended if leashed, on University
property may be impounded. Dogs participating in approved
events such as shows and exhibitions may be exempt from this requirement
during the time of their participation.
- Dogs on a leash
and under the control of an individual are permitted on University
grounds. A dog trailing a leash that is not
restrained by an individual, or one tied to a fixed object, is
not considered
to be under the control of an individual.
- The owner or
person in control of a dog shall promptly remove any fecal matter
deposited on University property,
and provide for
the proper disposal of this material.
- Except for
animals in use in University laboratories or in veterinary clinics
for
official research, classroom,
or observation purposes,
dogs and other animals are not permitted within University-owned
or leased buildings. Any unauthorized animals found
within a University-owned or leased building may be impounded.
Single family residential properties
owned by the University are exempt from this requirement.
- The
owner upon the payment in full of all costs incurred as a result
of the impoundment, including
any veterinary
expenses, may
reclaim impounded animals. The Champaign County Humane
Society, 1911 East Main Street, Urbana, IL is the
agency designated by the University
for pick-up and impoundment of animals found in University
buildings or on the campus.
- The owners
of impounded animals with identification or registration tags will
be notified
when possible.
Owners of animals that are without
means of identification may inquire at the Public
Safety Building for information regarding impoundments.
- Illinois
state regulations require the owners or managers of public food
service establishments
to exclude
animals
from such premises.
When animals are found in a food service area,
they will be removed and possibly impounded.
Those persons who wish to report a loose or unattended animal or
those who wish to inquire about an animal that may have been impounded
should call the University Police at 333-1216. Persons with questions
regarding the implementation of this policy should contact the Executive
Director of the Division of Public Safety, 333-1216.
Date Revised:
May 18, 2004
Date Issued:
March 30, 2000
Issued by: Executive Director, Public Safety
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