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Director, Campus Security
Craig Schmitzer
970-209-1020
cschmitzer@western.edu

24 Hour Duty Phone:
970-943-8798

Security Guards:
Shawnell Whitaker
Nathan Kubes
Owen King

Please contact guards at: 970-943-3084

Address:
Campus Security
College Center Room 105
Western State College
600 N Adams St.
Gunnison, CO 81231

Phone:
970-943-3084

On Duty Hours

Monday-Friday:
9am-5pm and 5pm-7am

Saturday and Sunday:
5pm-7am

 

Animal Control Regulations

Information about what to do if:

  • My pet is lost.
  • My pet is impounded.
  • My pet bites someone.
  • I find a pet.

Western State College campus falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Gunnison, and as such, is bound by city ordinances pertaining to animal control. Relevant sections and definitions from the applicable ordinances are provided below for your use in providing responsible care for your pet.

Restraint:

No domestic animal shall be permitted in any public place, unless under the control of its owner. Dogs and cats must be kept under restraint at all times; leaving animals tethered does not comply with this provision. Public places include, but are not limited to: public property, parking lots, parks, and schools. Pet owners are responsible for their pets' actions. Animals brought to the Western State College Campus by their owners must comply with these rules and will not be allowed to disrupt classes, to disturb other people or to destroy property.

Adoption:

Any animal not claimed from the City Animal Shelter within three days may be adopted. A $10 adoption fee, license fee (if applicable) and spay/neuter fee is required.

Lost Animals:

Call Gunnison Dispatch at 641-8000 within the City of Gunnison or 349-5231 in Crested Butte immediately upon discovering that your pet is lost. If your pet has been picked up, arrangements can be made for redemption of the animal. If not, someone will be available to aid in identifying your pet and getting it home safely. If your pet has been impounded, you may be responsible for shelter fees and/or court fees. If you find a lost pet, call Dispatch to arrange for placement of the animal in a shelter.

Vaccination:

Vaccination against rabies is required for all dogs and cats six (6) months of age. The vaccination is required every two (2) years and must be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

Licenses:

All dogs and cats are required to be licensed with the City annually. License renewal is set in June so that students don't have to buy two tags. Your pet must wear its license. Fees are $5.00 if your pet is spayed/neutered, $10.00 if not.

Proper Care:

Animals must be properly cared for at all times. This includes proper food, water, shelter, and vet care. Never leave your pet confined to a vehicle, even for short periods.

Animal Bites:

All animal bites occurring within the City must be reported to the Neighborhood Services for the safety of the people involved and for disease control. If an animal is not properly vaccinated, a ten-day quarantine is necessary for observation of possible disease.

Cruelty:

The ordinance defines cruelty' as infliction of pain or death on any animal. It also mandates that nutritious food, water, shade or shelter space. protection from the weather and veterinary care be provided for all animals. Other clauses in the ordinance address abandonment, poisoning, and confinement of animals in vehicles.

Nuisance Laws:

The City of Gunnison enforces nuisance ordinances pertaining to noise, property, damage, excessive number of' animals, excrement and females in season.

Vicious Animal:

Any animal that, without provocation, bites or attacks humans or other animals; approaches any person or other animal in a vicious or terrorizing manner or in apparent attitude of attack, whether or not the attack is consummated, or has acted in a manner that causes or should cause its owner to know' that it is potentially vicious.

FEES & FINES

Shelter Fees:

  • 1st time within any consecutive 12 months
    • $10 Pick Up Fee
    • $ 3 Per Day Board Fee
  • 2nd time within any consecutive 12 months
    • $20 Pick Up Fee
    • $ 6 Per Day Board Fee
  • 3rd time within any consecutive 12 months and subsequent
    • $30 Pick Up Fee
    • $ 9 Per Day Board Fee

Court Fees for At Large & Nuisance Violations:

  • 1st time within any consecutive 12 months
    • $15 Spayed/Neutered
    • $30 If Not Spayed/Neutered
  • 2nd time within any consecutive 12 months
    • $25 Spayed/Neutered
    • $50 If not Spayed/Neutered
  • 3rd time within any consecutive 12 months and subsequent
    • $ 50 Spayed/Neutered
    • $100 If Not Spayed/Neutered

Additional Fees

  • No License: $15.00 fee
  • Vicious Animal: $25.00 to $300.00 fine

PET OWNER RESOURCES

Local:

  • Gunnison City Animal Control - 641-8000
  • Gunnison Animal Lovers* - 641-1173
  • Gunnison County Sheriff's Department - 641-1113
  • Division of Wildlife - 641-0088
  • Tomichi Pet Clinic - 641-2460
  • Gunnison Veterinary Clinic - 641-0460
  • Town & Country Animal Hospital - 641-2215

Regional:

  • Salida Animal Control - 719-539-2814
  • Montrose Animal Control - 970-240-1487
  • Mesa County' Animal Control - 970-244-1892
  • Alamosa Animal Control - 719-589-5807
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