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In consideration of personal safety, as well as sanitation, privately owned animals are not permitted in the buildings, except for seeing eye or leader dogs for the visually or hearing impaired. Any privately owned animal on campus must be leashed and accompanied at all times. Persons violating this policy will be requested to immediately leave campus. Animals found unattended may be impounded by University Police and turned over to the Animal Control Officer. If a wild animal (bat, raccoon or other) is found inside a building, make every attempt to isolate the animal by closing doors and keeping people away.
- If you are able to isolate the animal and it is not harming anyone, call Facilities at 792-7456 and Environmental Health & Safety at 792-7101.
- If you are unable to isolate the animal, call University Police at (111).
- If an animal has bitten, scratched or had direct contact with a person, call University Police immediately at (111). *Facilities and Environmental Health & Safety are only available Monday – Friday (8am – 4pm)
Be aware that any physical contact (bite, scratch, etc.) with an unknown animal is a serious issue and should be reported to a medical professional immediately.
Signs of Rabies
The first sign of rabies is often a marked change in the disposition or behavior of the animal. The animal may be excitable, delirious, run wildly and attack viciously. The animal may at times be docile, seek solitude, become stuporous, and maintain a fixed glassy stare. Some other noted changes include unnaturally withdrawn, snaps at anything, spitting, choking, staggering, frothing, or convulsing.
Suspect Animals
Suspect rabid animals include: (1) any bat or raccoon; (2) skunks, foxes or other wild animals showing signs of rabies; (3) domestic animals such as dogs, cats, or livestock showing signs of rabies. NOTE: squirrels, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chipmunks, rats, mice, moles and other small wild animals are rarely infected with rabies. However, bites sustained from any of these animals must be reported to the Oneida County Health Department.
Handling Animals
If the animal is not threatening to people or pets, leave it alone. Avoid unnecessary exposure. If any animal is threatening, call University Police, extension (111).
If the animal dies or is destroyed and has had no contact with people or pets, it should be buried three feet deep or deeper, at least 100 feet away from any water supply or carefully double bagged and land filled.
If you must handle a dead animal, use a shovel and wear heavy rubber gloves. Avoid rubbing your eyes or face.
For additional information, refer to Emergency Guidelines - Possible Bioterrorism.