- The handler / partner is responsible for ensuring that the service animal does not interfere with the routine activities and daily operations of the dining commons or cause difficulties for customers or staff. Sensitivity to individuals with allergies and to those who fear animals is important.
- The handler / partner may not use cups, bowls, or plates from the dining commons to feed the service animal.
- The handler / partner is financially and legally responsible for the actions of the service animal such as bodily injury or property damage. University Dining Services shall have the right to bill the handler / partner’s account for necessary repair and/or replacement costs.
- Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Service Animals in Training must be registered with UGA Accessibility and Testing, but Service Animals that have been trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities are not required to register.
- If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Chad Jordan, UGA Environmental Safety Specialist, at cjordan@esd.uga.edu or (706) 542-9373. If you have any immediate concern about your experience in one of our facilities, please ask for the manager on duty.
Handler / Partner Responsibilities
07.09.2024