Rules on Animals in the Terminal

Sarasota/Manatee
June 11, 2019
For Immediate Release
 
SRQ Updates Rules on Animals in the Terminal

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, operator of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) has updated existing regulations regarding animals using the terminal facility.  The new regulations do not affect trained service animals, which are always welcome at any time.  Other non-service animals including pets, emotional support, and comfort animals must adhere to the policy.  The updated rules can be summarized as follows:
 
  1. Non-service animals will not be allowed in the terminal building unless traveling with their owner. 
  2. Non-service animals must be kept in an animal carrier while inside the terminal.  If no carrier is available, the animal must be carried.  If the animal is too large to fit in a carrier or be carried, the animal must be kept on a non-retractable leash extending no longer than 3 ft. from the owner. 
  3. All animals must be housebroken.  The owner is responsible for cleaning up and reporting any mess left by the animal. 
  4. All animals must be under the control of the owner.  If an animal’s behavior poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others, the owner will be required to remove the animal from the premises. 
“With the substantial growth we have seen recently, it has become necessary to update our new rules and regulations to ensure the safety and health of all passengers and animals that use our facility.  Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in pets, emotional support animals, and comfort animals using our facility.  This has resulted in frequent sanitation issues and some threatening behavior problems.  To maintain a clean and safe environment for our customers, we will begin educating the public on our updated regulations and increasing enforcement,” said Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. 
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Contact:
Fredrick J. Piccolo, President, CEO
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Tel. (941) 359-2770, extension 4200