IA State Pet Policy

Iowa State University

Department of Residence

Pet Policy for Hall Directors

Hall Directors will be permitted to own, and have live in their apartment, fish in an aquarium and a limit of two (2) "caged" (birds, hamsters, etc.) pets OR one (1) cat OR one (1) dog. The pet must be approved by the Associate Director for Residence Life or her designee PRIOR to being allowed in the apartment.

1. A $200.00 refundable deposit will be paid to the Department of Residence seven (7) days prior to purchasing a pet. This deposit will be used to cover possible damage to Department property caused by the pet. There will be an initial apartment condition inventory completed by the hall director and checked by the Associate Director PRIOR to the pet's presence. At the time the staff member moves out of his/her apartment, or no longer owns the pet(s), the Associate Director will tour the apartment and determine if damage to Department property can be attributed to the pet(s). If damages are more than $200, the staff member will be charged and be required to make full payment within fourteen (14) days. If the damage is less than $200, the staff member will receive the remaining balance of his/her deposit within fourteen (14) days. The Associate Director for Residence Life maintains the right to conduct apartment inspections biannually.

2. Only dog breeds listed on the approved breed chart will be approved for ownership. Mixed breeds may be approved; contact the Associate Director for Residence Life PRIOR to purchase.

3. The dog or cat must be maintained under a standard measure of restraint (leash or carrier) when out of the residence hall apartment.

4. The animal must have all required vaccinations up to date and a copy must be on file with the Associate Director for Residence Life.

5. It is strongly encouraged to take dogs through obediance training (available through Ames Kennel club).

6. The animal must be licensed and a copy of the license must be on file with the Associate Director for Residence Life.

7. The animal's feces must be disposed of properly. It is the owner's responsibility to shovel feces from University grounds, dispose of it in a plastic bag, and then place that bag in the garbage bins outside. Clean up must occur IMMEDIATELY.

8. All pets must be kept out of student living areas and other areas commonly utilized by students including lounges, study areas, elevators, dens, computer rooms, post offices, etc. Pets are only permitted in the hallways if: a)they are being transported to the owner's apartment; b) they are being transported outside from the owner's apartment and c) the shortest route from outside to the apartment is utilized.

9. Pets which constitute a nuisance to other residents, as determined by the Associate Director for Residence Life, must be removed within seven (7) days of notification by the Associate Director for Residence Life. The Associate Director's decision is final.

10. All liability for the actions of the animal (bites, scratches, etc.) is the responsibility of the owner.

11. The owner will take all reasonable precautions to protect the property of the University and the residents.

12. All pets will be spayed and neutered at the appropriate age. A copy of the vet report will be on file in the Associate Director's Office.

13. Cats will be declawed (front paws) at the appropriate age. A copy of the vet report will be on file in the Associate Director's Office.

14. In the event pets would no longer be permitted by the Department of Residence, those pet owners may file a request to the Associate Director for Residence Life to have their previously owned pet(s) "grandfathered."

15. I agree to abide by the conditions of the pet ownership as stated in this policy.

Name: ______________________________ Date: _______________

11/97

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