Pets are not allowed aboard Institution research vessels. Pets are not allowed in common use areas including but not limited to conference rooms, rest rooms, the Buttery, the shuttle, and copy rooms. Only clean, trained, well behaved, non aggressive pets are allowed on the premises. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that pets relieve themselves outside, and to clean up after the pet and dispose of the pet's waste properly. All indoor accidents are also the responsibility of the owner and not of the cleaning service.
Pets are to be leashed or in a closed office or cubicle.
A sign must be posted so any visitor will expect a pet in the area. All pets must be healthy and pose no health risk to humans as carriers of active infections, parasites, etc. Owners must comply with all State and Town of Falmouth laws and ordinances governing licensing, vaccinations, and control, and have proof of compliance available at all times. Individuals having a problem with a pet a work must take responsibility for bringing the issue to the attention of the pet owner or the pet owner's supervisor. Pet owners must be respectful and responsive to their co-workers and colleagues by taking responsibility for correcting any such problems.