Service Animals
Please note, gentles with service animals are not required to camp with Disability Camping.
- The SCA abides by all national, state, and local regulations regarding service animals.
Pets are not permitted on-site.
A doctor's letter does not turn an animal into a service animal.
Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA or the PHRA.
- You must bring your service animal with you to Troll when you check-in.
Please consider filling out a Service animal Information form online. The information requested at check-in is designed to help us make the experience as smooth and safe as possible for you and your animal.
- Each service animal must be accompanied by a certificate of Rabies vaccination.
- The handler is responsible for the care and supervision of his or her service animal.
Service animals must be housebroken.
Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered.
In the case (and only in the case) that these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the handler's disability prevents using these devices, the handler must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
At Pennsic, pet owners MUST clean up all dog waste and properly dispose of it in a waste receptacle regardless of where the dog defecates (including in the weeds or bushes).
If a service animal behaves in an unacceptable manner or is perceived to not be in control, and the handler does not immediately control the animal, the handler may be required to immediately remove the animal from the site. (A list of local kennels will be provided upon request, but this is only a list of available facilities, and Coopers Lake / Pennsic staff are not making recommendations for any of these establishments.)
Unacceptable behavior of service animals includes, but is not restricted to, the following:
- Uncontrolled barking, jumping on, or charging at other people or other service animals.
- Turning away from the handler, when the animal's behavior poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
- Service animal growling at other patrons or staff,
- Defecation or urination onto the privately-owned property (tents, camp gear, etc.) or in the food court or other public or private establishments within Pennsic.
Pennsic and Coopers Lake are not responsible for the behavior or needs of any service animal, nor required to provide services for your service animal. Please anticipate all your service animal's needs including water bowl and water, poop bags, as well as all other needs such as medication and hygiene. If you have any questions about local services in the surrounding community or have an immediate need while at Pennsic, please feel free to ask and we will assist as we can.
When using the dog run please be cognizant of other animals that may be there prior to your arrival. This is not a public dog park! You may need to wait your turn. Even at or in the dog run the owner/handler is still responsible for their dog's behaviors, and the dog is still required to be in total control by its owner/handler at all times. As always, pick up after your dog and properly dispose of all waste.
If you have any questions in reference to this policy, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator.