At unSCruz, we are committed to creating an environment that is safe, welcoming, and accessible to all participants, including those with disabilities who rely on service dogs. This policy is consistent with federal and California law and explains how service dogs are welcomed at the event and the responsibilities of their handlers.

Only Service Dogs are allowed at unSCruz. No other pets or animals of any sort will be allowed entry. Under federal and California law, a service dog is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Emotional support, therapy, or comfort animals are not considered service animals under the law and are not permitted at unSCruz. Misrepresenting a pet as a service animal is a misdemeanor under Penal Code § 365.7 (fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months jail) in California.

1. Keep Service Dogs restrained at all times.
2. All service dogs must comply with City of San Benito laws regarding vaccination, licensing, and leash/restraint. These rules apply to all dogs, including service dogs, under local law).
   • Under San Benito County ordinance, any dog older than 4 months must be currently vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
   • Under San Benito County rules, when off the owner’s property, no dog is allowed to “run at large”; dogs must be restrained (e.g. leash, no longer than 8 feet) unless otherwise permitted. 
   • All dogs over 4 months must be licensed, and licensing is contingent on valid rabies vaccination for the entire license period.
   • License tags issued with the license must be attached to the dog’s collar, per local laws. 
3. Service dogs must be trained to perform specific tasks for their handler and must be under control at all times.
4. The handler is responsible for the care, supervision, and control of the service dog at all times (including feeding, bathroom breaks, cleaning up after, etc.).
5. Any dogs showing disruptive, aggressive, or unsafe behavior may result in removal from the event.
6. Do not allow your service dog to eat or consume any human food while attending the event.
7. Do not leave dog food on the ground. Please remove all traces of dog food when you leave (LNT).
8. Owners must clean up any dog droppings made by their service dogs. Bag all droppings and remove them with your other refuse. This is part of the LNT policy.
9. Do not allow your service dog to dig holes.
10. Do not brush or otherwise groom service dogs inside the event.
11. If any participant of unSCruz complains about your dog, you must notify staff right away for immediate resolution.
12. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE EVENT SITE HAS AN ABUNDANCE OF FOXTAILS!