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Removal of Service Animals or Disapproval/Removal of Esas

The College may remove a service animal or disapprove/remove an ESA in certain situations. Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. The following general standards reflect reasons why an animal may be removed or disapproved:

  1. The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. For example, the animal displays vicious behavior towards others or has a serious illness.
  2. The animal causes or would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others.
  3. The animal poses an undue financial and/or administrative burden.
  4. The animal would fundamentally alter the nature of the College’s educational operations.
  5. The animal is out of control and the handler/owner does not take effective action to control it. If the out of control behavior happens repeatedly, the handler/owner may be prohibited from bringing the animal into College facilities until the handler/owner can demonstrate that he/she has taken significant steps to mitigate the behavior.
  6. The animal is not housebroken.
  7. The handler/owner does not abide by his/her responsibilities under this policy.

When an animal has been properly removed pursuant to this policy, the College will work with the handler/owner to determine reasonable alternative opportunities to participate in the College’s services, programs, and activities without having the animal on the premises.