Download a Printable Version of Policy This policy applies to the use of Service Animals, Support Animals, and Pets on University-owned or -controlled property by faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This policy does not apply to the use of animals for sponsored and unsponsored research and academic activities See University Policy β Animal Care and Use , animals used by law enforcement on campus, or animals used for the University mascot.
Employees needing to use a Service Animal or Support Animal in the course and scope of their employment should follow the process under University Policy Accommodating Disabilities in the Work Environment for requesting a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. Students needing to use a Support Animal in academics or housing should contact the Educational Access Center to request an accommodation see University Policy β Equal Access for Students with Disabilities.
To establish policy that guides how the University supports the use of Service Animals, Support Animals, and Pets on campus. The University is committed to making reasonable modifications to its rules, policies, and practices as required by law to afford people with disabilities an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. Possession of any animal on campus, including but not limited to domestic pets, wildlife, livestock, wild animals, exotic animals, vicious animals, and insects must be in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Boise City Code Title 5 Chapter 1 should be consulted before bringing any animal on campus. All animals must be attended to and restrained at all times. Any animal kept for ordinary use and companionship.
Service and Support Animals are not considered Pets. Any dog, or in some circumstances a miniature horse, that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. The provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship does not constitute work or tasks for the purpose of this definition.
