Animal Control Policy Exception Request Form

Please complete this form to request an exception to UO’s Animal Control policy.

The Animal Control policy does not apply to the following:

• Animals the University may be required to allow under state and/or federal law, such as service animals.

• Assistance animals (also known as, emotional support, therapy and companion animals) authorized to be in limited, specifically identified campus locations as a disability-related housing or employment accommodation approved by the Accessible Education Center or Office of Human Resources through Workplace ADA.

• Animals used by law enforcement or emergency personnel in the exercise of their official duties.

• Animals used in authorized academic programs, teaching or research at the University.

• Residents of the University’s East Campus Housing and University Housing full-time live-in staff and Faculty in Residence only may keep authorized pets within their residence hall apartment or rented property.

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Requestor and Department Information:

Requestor's name (First,Last)

Requestor's email

Requestor's phone number

UO Department

UO Department sponsoring this exemption request.

Event Details

Nature of event and/or special circumstances requiring animal(s) presence inside a campus building or university-controlled facility.

Name of event:

Event Start Date

mm/dd/yyyy

Event End Date

mm/dd/yyyy

Please select all that apply to your event:

Is there a contract with a vendor for the animal(s)?

Animal(s) indoor location on campus (building)

Please indicate name of building animal will enter.

Animal(s) outdoor location (s)

Please indicate the address or named location. Example: Lawn near EMU

Frequency in identified location (include date and time frames)

Risk Mitigation Planning Questions

Please provide details regarding the animal(s), health, behavior considerations, as well as health and safety considerations.

Please indicate the type(s) of animals.

Example: Our event will have 5 puppies from a variety of breeds and sizes. OR Our event will host one Llama.

Animal has previously behaved aggressively towards, or causing injury to, another person or animal?

Current rabies vaccination?

Please indicate why the vaccination is not current or if this question is not applicable please explain futher:

Example: The age of the animal.

Animal affected by pests or disease infectious to humans or other animals (including research animals such as mice, rats, fish or birds)?

Is the animal skin & pelt in good condition; shedding of animal hair and dander is well-controlled?

Animal creates strong odor?

Animal trained to prevent, or incapable of, loud or nuisance noises?

Animal trained to do work or perform tasks?

Debris Removal Acknowledgement

UO custodial services does not provide this service. Departments must agree and confirm they understand they are responsible for confirming that the vendor will maintain and clean up after the animal(s). Any damage to grass, lawns, or UO property may result in a property claim. Departments may be responsible for the first $5,000.00.

Please describe debris removal plan

Please include the mechanism for collecting and disposal of urine & feces.

Disposal to garbage containers used or serviced by research animal facilities staff is prohibited. Disposal to in-building garbage containers is prohibited.

Any additional comments you'd like to share?

Approval requirements

Prior to submitting this request, you must provide the documentation that this initiative has been reviewed and approved by your department head, or director.

Documentation of director/department head approval has been attached.

Please indicate the following Event Details and Risk Mitigation Planning questions have been considered and completed. You are required to attach department approval documentation to this request form.

Documentation of director/department head approval has been attached.

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