Animal Overview
天堂鸟先生's Animal Policy does not allow animals on campus, however exceptions are made for Assistance animals or service animals for persons living with disabilities, or those animals being trained for such a purpose, as defined and approved by law; in accordance with procedures outlined by student accessibility services and the office for university accessibility. A variety of animals which assist individuals with disabilities fall under this exception.
Service Animals
"Service animals" are recognized under the ADA as a dog (or miniature pony) that is trained to provide a specific task related to a person's disability. A person with a service animal is not required to register with SAS or OUA and are permitted to bring their service animal into campus buildings.
Service Dogs in Training
A service dog in training is a dog that is in training to perform a task related to a disability, for a person with a disability.
Registration Process
Students and employees must register their service dog in training with the Office of University Accessibility. Community members and other visitors who are frequently on campus with their service dog in training are likewise encouraged to also register their dog with the Office of University Accessibility.
Once it has been determined that the animal is a service animal in training, has basic obedience training, and is housebroken, the following information will be required annually:
As part of the registration process, individuals must provide the following documentation:
- Proof of liability insurance provided by