Pets make our lives better in so many ways. Pets are also a responsibility, and their presence at our facility presents challenges for people for various reasons that we must respect. Unitarian Universalism is an inclusive faith, and the presence of pets excludes the interests of those who have allergies, fears, or phobias surrounding animals. There are also legal and safety considerations for limiting pets. This Community, including the facilities, is designed for people. Therefore, with the exception of service animals, no pets are allowed in the property at 234 North Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina 28211.
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are companion animals who help their owners cope with the challenges associated with emotional and mental health conditions (such as depression and anxiety) by providing comfort with their presence. Unlike service animals, emotional support animals are not expected to perform specific tasks related to their owner’s condition, nor must they adhere to any behavior standards or training.
ESAs are not allowed without prior approval. ESA approvals are given on a case-by-case basis. With this in mind, persons who wish to attend services and events at the UUCC with their ESAs are considered a unique situation and may be considered as an exception to the service animal policy. If you are the owner of an ESA or the caretaker of an owner of an ESA, you may call (704) 366-8623 or email uucc@uuccharlotte.org to request an in-person appointment to discuss an exception to the service animal policy.
The full Pet Policy can be found here: https://uuccharlotte.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UUCC-Pet-Policy-Adopted-January-2024.pdf