Effective August 14, 2026

Policy Statement: Employees may bring pets to campus with prior approval from their direct supervisor, provided the pet does not create a safety risk, nuisance, health concern, or disruption to University operations.

Approval to bring a pet to campus is a privilege, not a right, and may be denied or revoked at any time based on operational needs, workplace disruptions, health or safety concerns, or the needs of other employees.

Pet owners are responsible for maintaining control of their pets at all times and for ensuring their pets are healthy, well-behaved, appropriately vaccinated, and house-trained, when applicable.

The pet owner assumes full responsibility for cleaning up after the pet, any damage caused to University or personal property, and any injury or harm caused by the pet while on University property. Spalding University assumes no responsibility or liability for pets brought to campus.

Process including Exception:

Employees requesting to bring a pet to campus shall:

1. Obtain approval from their direct supervisor before bringing the pet to campus.
2. Discuss the presence of the pet with colleagues whose workspaces may be affected.
3. Ensure the pet remains under the owner's direct supervision and control at all times.
4. Keep pets on a leash while outdoors and ensure they are not tethered to University property.
5. Confine pets to the employee's assigned office or workspace when indoors and minimize disruption to others.
6. Immediately clean and properly dispose of any pet waste.

Pets are prohibited in areas where health, safety, sanitation, instructional, research, or operational concerns exist, including but not limited to:

• Clinical training and simulation spaces
• Science and computer laboratories
• Research facilities
• Archival storage areas
• Admissions Office
• Food preparation, serving, and dining areas
• Athletic and recreational facilities
• Classrooms during scheduled instructional activities
• Any location where a legitimate health, allergy, accessibility, or safety concern has been identified

The University reserves the right to designate additional restricted areas at any time.

Employees may be required to immediately remove a pet from campus if the pet creates a disruption, displays aggressive behavior, causes property damage, creates health or sanitation concerns, or otherwise violates this policy.

Review and Approval Authority: Direct Managers and Human Resources