Control of Animals on University Property
The presence of animals on University
property has had, in many cases, an adverse effect on the
normal functions of the University by causing bodily harm
to individuals, unsanitary conditions in University
buildings and facilities, and nuisances. In an attempt to
control this situation, the following policy is in effect
at Penn State University.
Animals
No person owning or having under
his/her control any animal, shall permit such
animal to be brought upon the property of the
Pennsylvania State University without having a
leash or lead suitably attached to the animal and
held by the person responsible, except in
designated hunting areas.
No person shall tether an animal
to any fence, tree, shrub, post or other object
located upon the lands of the Pennsylvania State
University, not designed for the purpose of
securing animals.
No person shall bring any animal
into any University building or permit any animal
on any public transportation facility. The
foregoing shall not apply to seeing eye dogs,
authorized animal research conducted by a
University department, an animal hospital or
shelter designed and constructed to house
animals, nor to police K-9 animals.
Sanctions
A person having an animal in a
building or on the property in violation of these
regulations and who refuses to comply with the
regulations upon the request of a responsible
person is subject to arrest for trespass if
he/she fails to depart the property.
A person who allows an animal to
run at large upon the property in violation of
the "PA Dog Law" is subject to arrest
for such violation.
An animal tethered upon the
property of the University in violation of these
regulations will be impounded by University
Police and released to the Humane Society or Animal Control
Officer. The owner will be responsible for any costs incurred.
