Safety Policies and Procedures Manual
Chapter 6: Public Health and Environmental Quality
Animal Control
SPPM 6.28
For more information contact:
Environmental Health and Safety
509-335-3041
Facilities Services
509-335-9000
Public Safety
509-335-8548
Overview
This section (SPPM 6.28) provides information and resources regarding the control of animals on property owned or controlled by WSU.
Applicability
Animals covered by this section (SPPM 6.28) include wild animals (e.g., feral cats or dogs; coyotes) or domesticated animals not owned by the University or under its care, custody, or control.
Pests
Control of animals that are considered to be pests (e.g., mice; rats; birds; wild bats) is covered under SPPM 6.30: Pest Control. Further information regarding bird and bat waste exposure control is provided in SPPM 6.35.
Loose Animals
Wild and domesticated animals not owned by the University or under its care, custody, or control that are running loose on University property are subject to impound by local authorities in accordance with the municipal or county ordinances that apply to each campus. (WAC 504-36-020(6))
Do not approach wild animals. If the animal does not present an anticipated hazard, leave it alone. If the wild animal might present a hazard to students, faculty, staff, or visitors, contact the office identified under Assistance below.
See WAC 504-36-020 for further requirements regarding the control of animals and pets on University owned or controlled property.
Assistance
Departments are to contact the campus or station public safety office to report a loose wild or domesticated animal and request assistance.
Whitman County
University departments in Whitman County must contact the applicable office as specified in Appendix 1: Animal Control Call List–Whitman County to report loose wild or domesticated animals and request assistance.
WSU Spokane
WSU Spokane departments contact Campus Safety and Security; telephone 509-358-7995.
WSU Tri-Cities
WSU Tri-Cities departments contact Campus Security; telephone 509-372-7698.
WSU Vancouver
WSU Vancouver departments contact WSUV Public Safety; telephone 360-546-9001.
WSU Everett
WSU Everett departments contact campus Facilities; telephone 425-404-1566.
Service and Support animals
See Executive Policy Manual EP39 for policy and requirements regarding service and support animals on University owned or controlled property.
Appendix 1: Animal Control Call List–Whitman County
Note: Housing and Dining Services units call 509-335-1541 for all wild or domesticated animals.
|
Animal |
Inside Building |
Inside Building |
Outside Building |
Outside Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cats (assess for rabies) |
Pullman Animal Control Campus Veterinarian Public Safety Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
Pullman Animal Control Public Safety |
Pullman Animal Control Campus Veterinarian Public Safety Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
Pullman Animal Control Public Safety |
|
Dogs (assess for rabies) |
Pullman Animal Control Campus Veterinarian Public Safety Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
Pullman Animal Control Public Safety |
Pullman Animal Control Campus Veterinarian Public Safety Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
Pullman Animal Control Public Safety |
|
Squirrels and other wild animals For bats, see SPPM 6.30. |
Public Safety Facilities Services Environmental Health & Safety Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
Public Safety Facilities Services Environmental Health & Safety Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
Veterinary Teaching Hospital 509-335-0711 |
N/A |
|
Other domesticated animals (e.g., ferrets, pigs, reptiles, etc.) |
Public Safety Facilities Services Environmental Health & Safety Veterinary Teaching Hospital |
Public Safety Facilities Services Environmental Health & Safety |
Veterinary Teaching Hospital 509-335-0711 |
N/A |
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Revisions: Nov. 2021 (Rev. 132); Oct. 2020 – new policy (Rev. 126).