POLICY

It is the policy of Western Oregon University to protect the health and
safety of employees and citizens by prohibiting animals from all campus
buildings and facilities except when approved for persons with disabilities
or research.  All animals must have a leash attached while on university-
owned property.

    PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to require restraint of all animals on campus
at Western Oregon University.

    PROCEDURES

     DEFINITIONS

1.  Animal - Any bird, reptile or mammal kept as a pet.
2.  Leash - Any rope, strap, chain, or similar device not exceeding six feet
in length, held in the hand of a person capable of controlling the animal to
which it is attached.

     REGULATIONS

1.	Unattended - Persons bringing animals on university-owned property
are not to leave the animal unattended for any length of time.
2. Leash - No person shall attach any animal by the use of any leash or
other device, to any tree, pole, fence, sign, building, fire hydrant,
vehicle or other object on university-owned or controlled property.       
3.	Vehicle - Persons shall not confine or attach an animal within or to
a motor vehicle, either leashed, tied or loose, in such a way that the 
animal can extend beyond that vehicle.
4. Control - Capable persons are to have control of the animal with the use 
of a leash while on campus property.
5. License - Animals are not permitted on campus property unless currently
licensed.
6.	Location - Animals are only permitted in areas of public
accommodation (i.e. campus buildings, athletic fields and facilities, etc.)
if the animal is a guide dog for the blind, companion dogs for the deaf, or
canine/animal companions for independence, including companion/guide animals
in training.
         
         Animals permitted in non-public areas of accommodation (i.e.
residence halls) are only those animals that a person with a disability
needs/uses as a reasonable accommodation.

7. Research - Animals under the guidance or control of university employees
and used for the purpose of research or other academic endeavors, are exempt
from these regulations.
8. Exceptions - Persons requesting an exception to these regulations are to
make a formal written request to the Director of Public Safety.  The Public
Safety Director will have the authority to grant or deny the petition based
on safety, health and sanitation considerations.  No considerations will be
given for companionship or having no one to watch the pet.  
9. Sanctions - Any person who violates these regulations may be subject to
one or more of the following:
a) Warning;
b) Issuance of a university Notification by a Public Safety Officer or
designated administrative officer;
c) An order to leave the premises and to remove the animal from university-
owned or controlled property;
d) Disciplinary action, if a student or university employee.

     Animals found on university controlled property in violation of this
policy, may be impounded and released to the local law enforcement agency if
the owner is not located.

    AUTHORITY

ORS 351.070  Ordinance - The City of Monmouth Regulation of Animals, Chapter
42, and Nuisance Ordinance, Chapter 44, together with any adopted amendments
is applicable and enforceable on university-owned and controlled property
within the city.

    APPROVAL

It is the responsibility of each person with an animal to have a leash
attached while on the University-owned property.

The office of Public Safety is responsible for the monitoring, tracking of
and compliance with state statutes, city ordinances as they relate to campus
animal control regulations.