Below are the requirements for all requests for the short-term presence of animals:
- Any animal brought to campus for the purpose of a therapy campus event must be appropriately certified as determined by Risk Management
- The animal provider must meet the insurance and hold harmless requirements set forth by Risk Management (listed below)
- 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
- 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 (PDF)
Reach out to the Risk Management Office at riskmgt@uwm.edu or 414-229-6339 for additional information.