Service Animals Policy

Champlain College Service Animal Policy

A Service Animal is defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as any dog (or in some cases, a miniature horse) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The work or task must be directly related to the person's disability. Service Animals in training who are with a member of the College community who has a disability, and with whom the animal will be working as a Service Animal, are provided the same rights as Service Animals under this policy.

The provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort or companionship does not constitute work or tasks for the purpose of this definition.

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Faculty and staff planning to bring a Service Animal to campus are encouraged to contact the Employment Manager at [phone]. Students planning to bring a Service Animal to campus are encouraged to work closely with the Counseling Center and Accommodation Service (CAS) office. You can reach them by phone at [phone].

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Requirements for Service Animals

The owner of the animal must be in full control of the animal at all times

Animals must be licensed in accordance with city regulations and, if appropriate, must wear a valid vaccination tag.

Service Animals should wear some type of easily recognized identification symbol (i.e., harness or backpack.)

Service Animals typically wear a leather harness, scarf or sign to indicate they are working animals.

The owner is responsible for the appropriate waste clean-up and overall cleanliness of the animal.

The owner is responsible for the management of his or her animal in all College facilities. Disruptive and/or aggressive behavior on the part of the animal my result in the owner being asked to remove the animal from College facilities.

The owner is responsible for any property damage or personal injury caused by the animal.

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Etiquette with Service Animal

Do NOT pet a Service Animal without the permission of the owner; petting may distract the working animal from its task.

Do not feed a Service Animal.

Do not deliberately startle a Service Animal.

Do not separate or attempt to separate an owner from her or his Service Animal.

Allow a Service Animal to accompany the owner at all times and everywhere on campus except where Service Animals are specifically prohibited.

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Contact Information:

Accommodations Office - [phone]

Employment Manager - [phone]

Risk Management - [phone]

Champlain College Service Animal Policy