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Animals On-Site Policy

  1. General Guidelines:

    • Our organization is an animal-friendly community, and employees or congregants may occasionally bring friendly pets to church when prior notice has been given and arrangements have been made with church staff.

    • Rental tenants, including preschools, may have classroom pets under their supervision.

    • Foothills retains the right to deem any animal unsuitable for being on site for any reason at any time. 

  2. Aggressive Behavior:

    • Any animal with a history of aggressive behavior, including biting or causing harm, is not permitted on-site.

    • If an animal exhibits aggressive behavior while on-site, it must be removed immediately, and a review will be conducted to determine if the animal can return.

  3. Leashing and Supervision:

    • All dogs must be leashed in open and common spaces, both indoors and outdoors.

    • Dogs may be unleashed only within closed spaces that are under the direct control of the owner or responsible party.

    • Rental tenants may choose to have their pets unleashed in their closed spaces, but they are solely responsible for their pets' behavior and any incidents that may occur.

    • Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up any disturbances or waste produced by their pet while on the premises. 

  4. Responsibility and Liability:

    • Owners are responsible for the behavior and well-being of their animals at all times.

    • Any incidents involving animals, such as bites or aggressive behavior, must be reported immediately to the appropriate authority within the organization.

    • Rental tenants are responsible for ensuring that their animals do not pose a risk to other individuals and must adhere to this policy.

    • Any pet allowed on the premises should be fully up to date on required vaccines.

  5. Incident Response:

    • In the event of an incident involving an animal, such as a bite, the animal must be removed from the premises immediately.

    • A review will be conducted to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action, including whether the animal can return to the site.

Enforcement: Non-compliance with this policy will result in appropriate actions, which may include restricting the presence of the animal on-site, disciplinary measures for employees, or termination of rental agreements for tenants. The safety and well-being of all individuals on-site are of utmost importance, and strict adherence to this policy is required to maintain a safe and harmonious environment.

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