Yes! With the exception of service animals and animals that are part of a contracted event, animals are not allowed in the HBGCC. Pets are not permitted. For contracted events that include live animals, several policies must be followed to ensure the safety of the animals, public and staff: • Animals must be confined to a specific area by means of a pen, stall, fence, cage, collar or harness. • Animals must be attended to and held in such a manner that they do not present a danger to the public or themselves. Hoofed animals have a tendency to slip on smooth concrete; therefore, rubber matting or some type of bedding material must be used. All bedding material is subject to fire marshal approval. HBGCC's carpet must be protected when animals are brought into the building. If an animal soils the carpet, a cleaning fee will be charged to licensee's account.- • An animal handler must remain with the animal(s) the entire time the animal(s) is in the HBGCC. Service Animals A service animal is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not considered service animals. Individuals with disabilities may bring service animals in all areas of the HBGCC where members of the public, program participants, customers, patrons or invitees are allowed. A service animal can be excluded from the HBGCC if its presence interferes with legitimate safety requirements of the HBGCC. A service animal must have a harness, leash or other tether or be under the handler's control through voice commands, hand signals or other effective means.
