HELENA HIGHLANDERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
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SERVICE ANIMALS / PET POLICY

NO PETS ALLOWED

This includes on the event property, in vehicles, or in the camping area.
If your animal does not meet the definition of a service animal (below),  or does not remain in control, you will be asked to remove the animal from the event/property immediately.

SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED

Service Animals @ ADA.gov
Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.  The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.

Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are considered pets,
nd do not meet the definition of a service animal under the ADA.


The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices. In that case, the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal. In the event your service animal needs to be unrestricted while performing their service, you will need to restrict them as described once the service is complete.

Under control includes the service animal is not allowed to bark repeatedly.

MCA 49-4-214

Montana MCA - Right To Be Accompanied By Service Animal

  • (4) For the purposes of this section, a service animal in training shall wear a leash, collar, cape, harness, or backpack that identifies in writing that the animal is a service animal in training. The written identification for service animals in training must be visible and legible from a distance of at least 20 feet.
  • (5) If a person has a service animal that provides assistance and the person wishes to access the places and accommodations mentioned in 49-4-211 accompanied by the animal in its capacity as a service animal:
    • (a) the animal must be under the handler's control as required under 28 CFR 35.136 that is in effect as of October 1, 2019; and
    • (b) the person may be asked by a representative of the place or accommodation:
      • (i) whether the animal is a service animal that is required because of a disability; and
      • (ii) to describe the work or task the animal is trained to perform.
  • (6) (a) If the animal described in subsection (5) is not under the handler's control and the handler has not taken effective action to control the animal or the animal is not housebroken, the handler may be asked to remove the animal from the place or accommodation.
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        • When & Where?
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  • 2025 Highland Gathering
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    • Service Animal/Pet Policy
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      • 2025 Food Vendor Application
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