coe-staff: ATTN: UNATTENDED/UNLEASHED DOMESTIC ANIMALS

[Jerry Rosiek]

Russ, 

 

For the record I strongly support Melissa’s concern.  For her sake.  And for
others who are frightened of dogs.  My 5 year old daughter has been accosted
by large undisciplined bounding dogs on three occasions on campus.  I like
dogs.  Especially well-mannered ones.  However, the local ethos of treating
dogs like persons and rationalizing unrestricted movement with phrases
like—“Oh she won’t hurt anyone, she is just being friendly” –ignores the
necessity of getting consent before invading someone’s body space.   Dogs
that are unable to control their enthusiasm should not be unleashed or
unattended in public spaces, in my opinion.  For this reason I would like to
see leash requirements on campus more consistently  respected and enforced.


 

Jerry

 

 

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[mailto:coe-staff-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu] On Behalf Of Melissa Mitchell
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 9:51 AM
To: coe-staff at lists.uoregon.edu
Subject: Re: coe-staff: ATTN: UNATTENDED/UNLEASHED DOMESTIC ANIMALS

 

Dear Russ,
Thank you for this reminder of policy. As a staff member who utilizes a
service dog in the performance of my duties on campus unattended and or off
leash dogs have a continue to present a safety risk to myself and my service
dog, Shilo. A dog tied up near an an entrance or walk way is a obstruction
in our path. Often there is no safe way around dog, so we must wait until
someone comes along to block the animal from making any contact with us.
This, you may imagine, takes a long time and so us down in the performance
of our work. Off leash dogs have rushed Shilo and I on several occasions on
campus. Every time this happens I fear for my and my dog's safety. We are
very vulnerable, because we have limited ability to fend off an off leash
dog, and what may start off as an at best tense encounter could quickly turn
in to Shilo and I being trapped in the middle of a dog fight.
Thank you everyone for taking a minute to read this message and consider
what is best for everyone including your beloved dogs.
Melissa Mitchell
CSB 6-3591
On 7/6/2012 7:19 AM, Russ Crummett wrote:

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

UNATTENDED/UNLEASHED DOMESTIC ANIMALS

 

 

 

Policy:    Unattended or unleashed domestic animals are not permitted on
College of Education grounds or in College buildings.  

 

Purpose:  To protect people and animals in and around the College of
Education.  

Each person in the College of Education community is asked to be mindful of
the potential dangers that unattended and unleashed animals on University
property present.  The potential problem for students using vision guide
animals is evident.  Further, unattended animals can also pose a threat to
others, including children who are sometimes in the College of Education
complex.  Even the most docile, obedient and affectionate animal can react
aggressively if frightened or surprised, especially when leashed to an
object and unable to escape for its own protection.  

 

 

Reference:   UO Policy on Animal Control.  (OAR 571-050-0025) 

(1) To protect public health and safety, the University does not permit
animals in its buildings.

(2) Unattended or unleashed domestic animals are not permitted on the
property of the University.

(3) Exceptions:

(a) Dogs trained to assist the handicapped;

(b) Dogs authorized by permit issued by the Office of Public Safety;

(c) Animals used for authorized research projects or experiments;

(d) Residents of the University's East Campus Housing only may keep
authorized pets within their rented property.

(4) The Office of Public Safety will call a control agency to remove and
impound unattended or at-large animals.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.065 & ORS 352.010
Hist.: UOO 3-1980, f. & cert. ef. 4-7-80

 

 

Procedure:            The College of Education’s procedure for addressing
the presence of an unattended or unleashed domestic animal is:

 

·      Students, staff and faculty who see an unattended or unleashed
domestic animal in or on College of Education property, including dogs tied
to objects such as benches or railings, are asked to immediately inform the
COE Facilities Manager. 

 

·      The COE Facilities Manager (or designee) will immediately inform the
UO Department of Public Safety of the animal’s description and exact
location so that DPS can call Lane County Animal Control to remove the
animal.  DPS will not impound the animal.  Only Lane County Animal Control
will remove the animal.

 

·      After contacting DPS, the Facilities Manager (or designee) will
retain a brief written report of the incident for future reference.  This
report needs to include:

 

ü  time and date of call to DPS;

ü  description and location of animal; 

ü  identity of animal’s owner, if known; and

ü  other pertinent information, including a description of any incident that
occurred associated with the animal and the identity of any people involved
(if known).  

 

 

 

 

This policy may be found on COE public doc’s under COE Building policies.

 

Russ Crummett

Complex Facilities Manager

Office of the Dean

College of Education

 

 






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