Below are the requirements for all requests for the short-term presence of animals:
1. Any animal brought to campus for the purpose of a therapy campus event must be
appropriately certified as determined by Risk Management
2. The animal provider must meet the insurance and hold harmless requirements set
forth by Risk Management (see below).
3. If it is not feasible to have visits take place in an open air setting, visits should occur in areas that will minimize contact with people not participating in the event.
4. The host must have a written plan documenting the purpose, date, duration, and
proposed location for the visit, as well as the plan for addressing the operational and
safety items
Therapy Pet Insurance Requirements
| Coverage Type | Minimum Limit | |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial General Liability | ||
| Each Occurrence | $1,000,000 | |
| Medical Expense (any 1 person) | $5,000 | |
| General Aggregate | $2,000,000 | |
Request for Approval of Therapy Animal Program
Reach out to Risk Management for additional information riskmgt@uwm.edu