Animals on Campus

This policy is intended to control the nuisance and potential health and safety hazard created by domestic animals (e.g. dogs, cats, livestock) and wild animals (e.g. raccoons, skunks, opossums) on campus. Dogs, except for service dogs used by individuals with disabilities, and dogs registered by faculty and staff with the Facilities Manager, are not permitted on College property, in College buildings, or at College sponsored events. RVCC adheres to the ADA guidelines pertaining to service animals on our campuses. Please refer to the following link for details: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm. Animals should not be left unattended in vehicles. Pet owners must clean up after their animals.