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Owner
The “Owner” is the individual who works with the Service Animal.
Health and Well-being of a Service Animal:
Identification, License, and Tags:
The Service Animal should wear a harness, identification tag or other gear that identifies its
working status. If there is not a visible tag, University officials may ask the handler if the
Service Animal is a working animal. All Service Animals must have an Owner identification
tag. If the Service Animal is a dog, it must be licensed from an approved training program or
have current license tags from local authorities.
Training:
Service Animals must be individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the
individual with a disability.
Control:
If appropriate, the Service Animal must be on a leash, unless the leash would inhibit the Service
Animal's ability to be of service. Otherwise the Service Animal must be under voice control.
Health:
The Service Animal must be in good health. Service Animals living in University housing must
have an annual clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian.
Vaccination:
In accordance with local ordinances and regulations, the Service Animal must be immunized
against diseases common to that type of animal. Dogs must have current vaccination against
rabies and wear a rabies vaccination tag. Local licensing requirements must be followed.
Other Conditions:
The Office of Disability Services, the Law School Dean of Students, Residence Life & Housing
or Human Resources may place other reasonable conditions or restrictions on the Service Animal
depending on the nature and characteristics of the Service Animal.
Guidelines for Maintaining a Service Animal
The following guidelines apply to all Service Animals and their Owners unless the nature of the
documented disability of the Owner precludes adherence to these guidelines, and permission for
a variance from the guidelines has been granted by the Office of Disability Services, Law School
Dean of Students Office or Human Resources Office.
Care and Supervision
Care and supervision of a Service Animal are the responsibility of the Owner. The Owner is
required to maintain control of the Service Animal at all times.
The Owner is responsible for ensuring the cleanup of the Service Animal's waste. Indoor animal
waste must be placed in a sturdy plastic bag before being disposed.