Animals on Campus

If an animal appears to be a danger, is injured or may be injured, call the Sonoma State Police Department at (707) 664-4444.

If an animal is posing a threat to people or animals, dial 9-1-1.

Policy

The University recognizes that individuals may bring their Domestic, Service, or Assistive Animals to campus and that Wild or Feral Animals may use campus grounds as their habitat. This policy is intended to prioritize the safety and health of students, employees and visitors, and animals as it relates to animals on University property.

Animals may not enter any non-residential campus building with the exception of Service Animals and other exceptions as set forth herein.

Dogs must be under control while on any campus grounds, restrained by a leash that does not exceed six (6) feet in length and in the possession of the animal's handler.

For the full policy, please refer to Sonoma State’s Animals on Campus Policy.

Area of Responsibility	Responsible Party	Additional Information
Enforcement	Sonoma State Police Department (707) 664-4444 Sonoma County Animal Services (707) 565-7100	Sonoma State Police Department responsibilities include: Issuing citations, giving warnings and writing reports as they relate to current law and criminal acts involving animals Investigating reports of animal bites in collaboration with Sonoma County Animal Services Collaborating with EH&S, Facilities and other campus departments, state and county agencies to evaluate public health situations
Euthanasia	Sonoma State Police Department (707) 664-4444 Sonoma County Animal Services (707) 565-7100	Sonoma State Police Department will dispatch animals that are injured and suffering when it is reasonable to do so.
Service Animals	Sonoma State Disability Services for Students (707) 664-3330 Sonoma State Human Resources (707) 664-3100	DSS will have a procedure for the management and support of service animals for students. Human Resources will be responsible for the management and approval of service animals for employees.
Injured Wildlife	Sonoma State Police Department (707) 664-4444 Injured Adult Deer California Fish and Wildlife (888) 334-2258 Injured or Orphaned Fawn Fawn Rescue (707) 931-4550 Injured or Orphaned Bird Bird Rescue Center (707) 523-2473 All other wildlife Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue (707) 526-9453	Sonoma State Police Department will respond to reports of injured wildlife. Sonoma State Police Department may refer situations involving wildlife to California Fish and Wildlife, Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue or other resources.
Deceased Animal	Facilities Management (707) 664-2317 Sonoma State Police Department (707) 664-4444 Animal Abatement Services (707) 228-2868 Rohnert Park City Limits (707) 584-1582	If you observe a deceased animal on campus, please contact Facilities Management. If it is outside of business hours (8AM-5PM: Monday through Friday), please contact Sonoma State Police Department.
Mountain Lion Sightings	Sonoma State Police Department (707) 664-4444 Living with Lions (707) 721-6560	Sonoma State Police Department will work with local resources to ensure the safety of the Seawolf Community and the safety of the mountain lion. If you see a mountain lion: Stay Calm Do not approach the lion Do not run from the lion Do not crouch down or bend over Stand tall, wave your arms and be loud