Monday, September 15, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 3
Adam Thompson, Wichita senior, studies while his dog Ezra enjoys the weather last Thursday. Many people bring dogs onto campus despite the law that states that it is illegal to leave dogs unattended. Photo by Holly Groshong/KANSAN
Disregarding the law in the dog days of fall
Maŋy students still leave pets alone on campus
By Emily C. Forsyth Kansan staff writer
Despite a law explicitly stating that it is illegal to leave dogs unattended on campus, a number of University of Kansas students continue to bring canine companions to school.
City ordinance #3-202, called "Dog at Large," states that any dogs on public grounds must be under the care and control of their owners, said Sgt. Chris Keary of the KU police department.
"It is against the law to have a dog loose on campus or anywhere in Lawrence unless the owner is with the dog and the dog is under their control," he said.
Keary said his department sporadically dealt with complaints but that problems arose particularly during warmer weather.
Jacob Medow, Chicago junior, said he brought his dog, Harvest, to campus so the dog could get some exercise and enjoy the weather.
"I don't like leaving her in the house all day," he said. "I'd rather have her sit outside than sit inside."
Medow leaves his dog tied to a tree while he attends classes but said he only brought her when temperatures were cool and when he wouldn't be in class for more than an hour at a time. Medow said he didn't worry about Harvest's safety because she was wary of strangers.
"People that are sketchy — he'll bark at them, even if they're friends of mine," he said.
"She has dog friends on campus," she said. "And if we can hang out on campus, she can play with the other dogs."
Brecca Ulanoff, Detroit senior,
brings her dog, Lily, to campus once
or twice a week so the dog can interact
with other dogs.
Ulanoff said she thought some people acted irresponsibly by not bringing water for their dogs or by tying them up in the sun.
"People give looks of scorn, but I don't get insulted because I know I act responsibly." Ulanoff said. Keary said although it was against the law for dogs to be tied up and left alone, police usually didn't intervene unless there was a noise complaint, the dog was snapping at passers-by
or the dog was causing other problems.
After being notified of a problem dog, KU police go to the scene and evaluate the situation. If the dog cannot be restrained, the officer notifies the Animal Control office of the Lawrence police department. Animal Control transports the dog to the Lawrence Humane Society, where it is held pending notification of the owner.
When an unattended dog is brought into the Humane Society, the owner has three days to claim it, said Monica Franz, interim shelter manager at the Lawrence Humane Society. The owner is required to present proof of up-to-date rabies vaccinations and is given a citation and a fine for "Dog at Large," she said.
"Our view on it is if they chain their animal up on campus, they cannot be aware of what's happening to their animal," she said. "It can be teased. It can be stolen very easily."
Keary said that unaccompanied animals did not belong on campus.
"We do recommend that people leave their dogs at home because that is the safest place for them," he said. "Campus is an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people and can be very upsetting to a dog."
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New KU students must provide medical documentation of 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunizations by Thursday September 18. If you have not-your Spring 1998 "Permit to Enroll" will be on hold.
If you have not submitted proof of the required MMR immunization please bring documentation to MMR Immunizations, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for the MMR at Watkins Health Center.
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No MMR = No Enrollment
New KU students must provide medical documentation of 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunizations by Thursday September 18. If you have not—your Spring 1998 "Permit to Enroll" will be on hold.
If you have not submitted proof of the required MMR immunization please bring documentation to MMR Immunizations, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for the MMR at Watkins Health Center.
If you have not complied you will not be allowed to enroll for Spring 1998. Questions? O 864-9533
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