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  1. An animal may reside in a University Residence Hall/Apartment with its Student Partner upon approval by the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) provided that its behavior and care do not create unreasonable disruptions for residents, Residential Life staff, and other university community members. Disruptions, including noise levels, will be addressed by Residential Life staff in the same manner as with all students.
  2. Dangerous, poisonous, unregistered, unlicensed, and/or illegal animals are not permitted.
  3. The Animal must be under the control of its Student Partner or Handler at all times while on University property, including within the University Residence Halls/Apartment. It is expected that the Animal will be controlled by a leash or harness at all times while on or in University property, unless performance of the Service Animal's work or tasks related to the Student Partner's disability, requires the Service Animal to be off-leash/harness. The Animal may be off-leash/harness within the confines of the Student Partner's bedroom, but must remain under the control of the Student Partner or Handler and must be leashed/harnessed outside of the bedroom, or if a roommate(s)/apartment mate(s) requests leashing/harnessing. When the Animal is unattended, it must remain in the Student Partner's bedroom.
  4. The University may exclude/remove the Animal when it 1) poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, or 2) results in a fundamental alteration of a University program. As part of the registration process, students are required to designate an alternative caregiver in the event the student is unable or unavailable to care for the animal of if the animal is asked to be immediately removed from campus. The designated alternative caregiver must live off campus and within a reasonable distance to Bethel's campus. 

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  1. Handlers are responsible for properly containing and disposing of the Animal's solid waste (e.g. feces).
    1. Indoor Service/Emotional Support Animal waste, and/or used litter, must be disposed of in an outside trash dumpster. Litter boxes may be placed on mats to minimize contamination of carpeted surfaces.
    2. Outdoor Service/Emotional Support Animal solid waste must be immediately retrieved by the Handler, placed in a plastic bag and securely tied before being disposed of in an outside trash dumpster.
  2. Student Partners are responsible for feeding and watering the Service/Emotional Support Animal within the confines of their bedroom.
  3. Service/Emotional Support Animal food should be kept in a closed container within the Student Partner’s bedroom.
  4. If the Service/Emotional Support Animal vomits, urinates, leaves solid waste, and/or becomes incontinent, it is the responsibility of the Student Partner or Handler to make sure the contaminated area is cleaned up immediately. If the contamination occurs indoors, clean-up must include disinfectant of the area and carpet or floor treatment to minimize damage to the facility.
  5. Bathing or cleaning of a Service/Emotional Support Animal is expected to avoid significant odors and/or to manage shedding. Handlers may not use human showers/tubs within the University residential community to bath or clean their Service/Emotional Support Animals.
  6. Student Partners are responsible for taking effective precautions to avoid flea and tick infestations. If the Service/Emotional Support Animal is found to have fleas or ticks, the Student Partner will be responsible for eliminating the fur coat infestation, laundering all pet bedding, and treating carpet and upholstery in the Partner living space accordingly.

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