In an effort to insure an atmosphere conducive to academic pursuits and to comply with existing state and local laws, the following animal policy shall be in effect:
Service animals, as provided for under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and comfort, emotional support and companionship animals, as provided for under the Fair Housing Act in the Residence Halls only, are excluded from the provision of this policy. (See Service and Assistance Animal Policy or Residence Hall Policies)
- Animals are not permitted in any buildings at any time.
- Animals are permitted on campus grounds if they are restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length and accompanied by persons of adequate age and discretion who properly controls their actions.
- An owner or harborer of an animal shall not permit the animal to be a public nuisance by allowing the animal to consistently bark or howl, cause personal injury or damage personal or College property.
- An owner or harborer of an animal is not permitted to leave the animal unattended on campus property.
- The owner or harborer of an animal is required to pick up after their animal or may be subject to state and local laws.
Persons found to be in violation of this policy may face Student Conduct, Human Resource and/ or Town Court action.
Any animal found on campus in violation of this policy shall be subject to immediate transfer to the Potsdam Animal Shelter where the owner may claim the animal after payment of any custodial fee.