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Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)

PET CONTROL

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Violation of the provisions of installation policy on proper control of pets may cause exclusion of a pet from post, loss of pet ownership privileges, and in extreme cases, loss of on post housing.

Reference: MCOE Regulation 210-5, 40-905 and AR 40-905.

Families are allowed no more than three (3) pets per home unless an exception to policy is approved by the Garrison Commander.

The following pure bred and crosses be-tween the listed dog breeds will not be allowed on the installation, except in Veterinary Services: Pit Bulls and Pit Bull Mixes. No animal shall be allowed to snap, growl, snarl, jump on, or otherwise threaten persons without provocation. Aggressive animals which cause unprovoked harm to any person or animal, or are involved in two provoked bite/scratch incidents may be immediately removed from post by authority of the Installation Veterinarian upon a determination that the animal has created a public health concern. These cases will be forwarded to the Garrison Commander through the Installation Hearing Officer for action pertaining to the exclusion of the pet involved, the loss of pet ownership privileges, and/or the exclusion of the owner from the military reservation.

Wild, exotic, or livestock animals are not allowed in family housing areas, and additional pets are not allowed without permission from the Garrison Commander.

Owners will properly register, immunize, and control their pets. Owners will provide humane care, sanitary facilities, and proper treatment of their pets. Each pet kept outside must have adequate and humane housing for said animal. The area around the pet housing must be kept clean of fecal matter and excess food particles. Overhead cover must be provided to protect the pet from the weather. Owners are responsible for their pet’s feces and will police their lawns and yards, and pick up their pet’s feces when walking them. Pets being walked outside must be on a short leash and at the heel around others. Pets are prohibited from playgrounds, youth sports fields, school grounds, or at any gathering that includes persons other than the owner’s Family and personally invited guests of the owner and his/her Family. The owner must take a pet that bites someone to the installation Veterinarian for examination and quarantine. Owners will prevent pets from being a nuisance, and will not allow their pets to stray. "Pet Owners should always have a container to clean up and dispose of feces in their possession when walking dog(s)."

Removal of dead, decaying animals. All sponsors who live on the installation are responsible for the removal of domestic animals, such as, cats, dogs, or non-domestic animals (such as, squirrels/armadillos) that are dead within their area of police responsibility. If the pet owners are away for extended periods (such as, TDY or deployed) it is the responsibility of the Property Manager for removal of the carcass. The removal of dead animals, both domestic and non-domestic, from common areas will belong to the unit that is responsible for that area. Only deceased domestic animals may be cremated at the installation veterinary clinic, where they will dispose of the carcass for a fee. All non-domestic animals found in common areas or on highways shall be taken to the nearest wood line by the unit responsible for that area.