The number of pets combined is limited to two per home.

All pets must be approved prior to residing in Lewis-McChord Family Housing.

• Lewis-McChord requires that all pet owners register their pets within 5 days of arrival.
• Within 2 weeks of acquiring your pet you must supply Agent with a tag number, which will verify the proper rabies inoculation. Tag numbers can be obtained from the vet services available through McChord.
• Pet privileges may be revoked if pet damages the home.
• Residents who receive a violation will be fined $100 for unauthorized pets.
• Residents who receive a second unauthorized pet violation will permanently lose pet privileges.

• The number of pets combined allowed without a deposit is two per home. Additional pets, up to four, will be allowed with the payment of a $250 security deposit for each additional pet over two. No additional pets will occupy Resident’s home other than the pet(s) described in the Pet Agreement, unless approved in writing by Agent, which approval may be withheld in Agent’s absolute discretion.
• Pets allowed include dogs (except those determined, in Agent’s sole discretion, to be dangerous or potentially dangerous), domestic cats (to be kept indoors only), small caged animals, birds and tropical and/or goldfish. Residents may not board in privatized housing any dog of a breed (including a mixed breed) that is deemed “aggressive or potentially aggressive” unless the dog is a certified military working dog that is being boarded by it’s handler/trainer. For purposes of this policy, aggressive or potentially aggressive breeds of dogs are defined as Pit Bulls (American Staffordshire Bull Terriers or English Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Rottweilers, Doberman Pinchers, Chows and wolf hybrids. Exotic animals such as, but not limited to, reptiles, rodents (other than hamsters and guinea pigs), hedgehogs, skunks, rats, raccoons, squirrels, potbellied pigs, ocelots, coatimundis, ferrets, monkeys, snakes, prairie dogs, minks and farm animals are not allowed.
• You may be required to obtain additional insurance due to your pet as set forth in the Pet Agreement.
• Breeding of animals for any purpose in the Residence or anywhere on the Premises of Lewis-McChord Family Housing is prohibited.
• You must keep all pets and animals currently licensed and tagged and current with all inoculations required by a government authority.
• Pet(s) and animal(s) approved by Agent must be kept inside the Residence at all times except when on a leash and accompanied by an adult or when securely confined in your fenced backyard, provided the fence is approved by the Agent and is of adequate size and strength to restrain the animal. A pet must also be chained if the animal is able to scale the fence. See below for allowable pet house information.
• Pets are not to be tied up and left unattended if there is no fence.
• Any damage, including personal injury, caused by your pet or animal to the Residence or anywhere on the Premises of Lewis-McChord Family Housing, to persons or the property of others is your responsibility.
• You agree to indemnify and hold Agent harmless from and against any and all damages, claims, causes of action, liabilities, injuries suffered by persons, or damage to property of any kind, whatsoever, which arise out of, or are caused by your pet(s) and any errors, omissions, or negligence in the supervision of your pet(s); including without limitation, injuries caused by any pet bites and diseases caused or carried by the pet(s).
• Fish tanks shall not exceed 40 gallons and must be properly supported.
• Sponsor will ensure that animals are not tortured, tormented, or deprived of shelter, sanitary conditions, nourishment and protection from the weather. See below for allowable pet houses. Pets will not be abandoned at any time.
• If animals are in an unhealthy environment, Agent reserves the right to remove the animal, with the concurrence of animal control. Any charges resulting from this will be the resident’s responsibility.
• If your pet or animal becomes annoying, bothersome or in any way a nuisance, threat to other residents, occupants, guests or to the operation of Lewis-McChord Family Housing, then upon notice from Agent, you agree to remove the pet or animal from the Premises and the Lewis-McChord Family Housing. Examples of this behavior are: (1) unprovoked barking, growling or snarling at people approaching the animal (2) aggressively running along fence lines when people are present (3) biting or scratching people (4) escaping confinement or restriction to chase people.
• If you, the other Occupants in your residence, or any of your guests violate pet or animal restrictions (with or without your knowledge) you will be subject to charges, damages, eviction and other remedies provided in the Occupancy Agreement and/or this Handbook.
• If you retain a pet or animal in the Premises at any time during your occupancy agreement term (with or without Agent’s consent), Agent reserves the right to charge you for defleaing, deodorizing and/or enzyme shampooing the Premises as necessary at Agent’s discretion.
• Military police may pick up and impound any animal(s) that are found or reported running loose, left chained or left unsupervised outside of a fenced area. Notification is not guaranteed.
• Pet droppings are odorous, unsightly, and a nuisance. More importantly, they can be a health hazard, especially for children. Therefore, pets must be kept under control so they do not defecate on parade fields, playgrounds, troop formation areas, sidewalks/walkways, common areas, miniature playgrounds of the housing areas, and neighbors’ yards. You will immediately clean up droppings when your pet defecates outside of your residence yard.
• Droppings in your residence, including your yard, will be removed daily.
• Pet owners are responsible for disposing of their pet’s waste, whether the pet is on a leash or in a fenced area. A pet owner who does not properly dispose of his/her pet’s waste will be subject to a fine of $25 for each offense plus $5 per day that the violation persists.
• Damaged lawns, shrubs, etc., by pets are required to be repaired/replaced by occupants, as necessary.
• Pets will not be left in or out of housing during the absence of Residents for more than 24 hours.
• Pet sitting services by Residents are limited to 7 day’s duration.
• It is your responsibility, when terminating housing at Lewis-McChord Family Housing, to make provisions to care for pets if you do not plan on taking the pet with you. Every effort should be made to find a home for the animal or put it up for adoption.

A violation of the rules and regulations set forth in this Pet Agreement may result in Lessor’s requirement that the pet or pets be removed from the Residence or, in Lessor’s discretion, Lessor’s engagement of animal control officials to physically remove the pet or pets from the Residence.

• “Potentially dangerous” and “dangerous” dogs or other animals are not allowed on the Premises, including inside of residences.
• A ”potentially dangerous dog” is defined as any dog that, when provoked: (a) inflicts bites on a human or a domestic animal either on public or private property; (b) chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack; or (c) any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury, or otherwise to threaten the safety of humans or domestic animals.
• “Dangerous dog” is defined as any dog that: (a) has inflicted severe injury on a human being without provocation on public or private property, (b) has killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner’s property, or (c) has been previously found to be potentially dangerous, the owner having received notice of such and the dog again aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
• “Severe injury” is defined as any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery.
• For clarification, a dog is not considered dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time of the injury, was committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the Premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.

• If your pet exhibits behavior of a “potentially dangerous” animal by complaint of the Military Police/Security Forces, Agent, the RCO, or local animal control authority, you will be given a written notice with a date by which the pet must be removed from the Premises. Failure to comply may result in termination of the Agreement after a review by the RCO.
• If your pet exhibits behavior of a “potentially dangerous” animal by complaint of any other source, an investigation will be conducted by Agent and RCO. You will be given written notice of Agent’s intent to conduct such an investigation. You as well as the complainant will be given an opportunity to meet with the person(s) conducting the investigation. If results of the investigation determine the animal is potentially dangerous, at Agent’s discretion, you will be given written notice with a date by which the animal must be removed from the Premises. Failure to comply may result in termination of the Agreement.
• Agent has a “no-tolerance” policy for “dangerous” dogs or other animals. In the event of a severe injury, military law applies (AR40-905, Chapter 4, Paragraph 4-1 and FL Reg. 210-1, Chapter 7, Section Xll). This means that within three (3) working days of receipt of a report to Agent of a severe injury, Agent and RCO will conduct an investigation. You will be given written notice of our intent to conduct such an investigation. You, as well as the complainant, will be given an opportunity to meet with the person(s) conducting the investigation. If it is determined the injury is a result of an unprovoked attack, the pet must be immediately removed and will not be allowed in Lewis-McChord Family Housing. Costs relative to confiscation, quarantine and destruction are at the expense of Resident.
• Please be aware that any injured person has the right to bring legal action against you. As a pet owner, you are personally liable for any claim made against you by an injured person. If you desire insurance protection over and above the minimum limits of the renter’s insurance policy provided by Agent, you may purchase additional coverage at your expense.

• Upon receipt of valid report or a complaint that a pet has caused injury, is causing a nuisance, or is a potential danger, Agent will prepare a letter of warning stating that subsequent violations may result in removal of the pet from Lewis-McChord Family Housing or possible termination of the Agreement and Resident’s eviction from the Premises.
• If the injury or complaint is serious, Agent may demand immediate removal of the pet.
• Permanent revocation of the privilege of having pets or termination of housing may result from a serious offense or from repeated offenses.

• You may build pet houses on the Premises only with Agent’s prior approval. All construction and maintenance of pet houses are at your own expense. A request in writing with a drawing showing location, size, type of materials, and method of construction must be submitted to Agent for approval prior to construction and/or installation of any pet house.
• Approval from Agent will be based on the following specifications:
  
  
  • Size shall not to exceed 8 sq. ft. of floor space with a maximum height of 3’- 0” above the ground, unless special approval is obtained from Agent.
  • Construction shall consist of good quality lumber, metal or composition material and be fabricated in good workmanlike manner. All roofs shall have adequate slope. Use of shipping boxes, crates, etc., will not be permitted.
  • The exterior finish shall consist of a neatly applied paint or siding of a color compatible with adjacent structures.
• Pet houses shall be located in an isolated area at the rear of your residence and an adequate distance from neighbors’ yards, which shall be determined by Agent at its sole discretion. Pet houses will be relocated by Agent as necessary to prevent damage to lawns.
• Pet houses and fences must be maintained as a good appearing structure, and you must replace or repair damaged or deteriorated components as they become evident.
• Use of tarps and other temporary materials for weather protection is prohibited.
• You are responsible for the repair and/or replacement of any damaged lawns, shrubs, etc. caused by your pet.
• Storage units, carports, or garages are not considered acceptable housing for your pet.

Dog doors are not authorized in any Equity owned doors or screen doors. Residents may install a dog door, in their own door or screen door, following these guidelines:

• All requests must be made in writing and delivered to your Neighborhood Manager for approval.
• Written approval must be received from your Neighborhood Manager prior to installation.
• A standard white door will be purchased at Resident’s expense; a dog door can then be installed in the door you purchased.
  
  
  • Some doors can be purchased that have existing dog doors in them or your dog door must be a commercially purchased dog door.
  • Door needs to be a solid white door, no decorative/glass doors.
  • Please ensure that hinges are located in the correct spot on door, hinges on door casing should not be moved.
    
    
    • Most door frames on post/base are metal and moving the hinges would cause damage that you, the resident, would be liable for.
  • Holes cut in the screen door or ‘homemade’ doors will not be approved.
• A screen door, that closely matches your Equity supplied screen door, will be purchased at Resident’s expense; a dog door can then be installed in the door you purchased.
  
  
  • Some screen doors can be purchased that have existing dog doors in them or your dog door must be a commercially purchased dog door.
  • Holes cut in the screen door or ‘homemade’ doors will not be approved.
• The Equity provided door and/or screen door must be removed and stored at Resident’s home.
• Upon move out, Equity’s door and/or screen door will be reinstalled by resident prior to final inspection.

• Dog doors are only allowed in the rear of the residence and must lead into a fully fenced and secured back yard.
• Acceptable dog doors are at the sole discretion of Management and will be removed immediately if Management deems necessary.
• Dog doors installed in any Equity door will be removed immediately and resident will be charged full replacement cost for the damaged door.
• Resident will be held liable for any and all damages resulting from the removal and/or reinstallation of Equity’s doors and screen doors.
• If you have any questions and would like to speak to one of the General Maintenance Directors prior to installation, please call 912-3500.

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