8.09 Animal Control

For health and safety reasons, pets, including but not limited to cats and dogs, are not permitted in university buildings. Service animals and experimental and instructional animals are exceptions. Consistent with Iowa law, animals found within university facilities and not part of a university-sponsored program or project may be impounded. If impoundment is necessary, the owner of the animal or its claimant will be personally responsible for all costs associated with reclaiming the animal.

Pets can be permitted in outdoor areas when properly controlled if their presence does not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of individuals on the campus. Any pets brought on campus must be properly licensed and vaccinated according to Iowa law, and tags must be attached to the collar of the pet.