pet policy.

GRAVITATE COWORKING PET POLICY

Gravitate intends to offer the privilege of being a pet-friendly workplace to our members. Any member bringing a dog (hereafter “Dog Owners”) or a cat (hereafter “Cat Owners”) to Gravitate shall be respectfully attentive to other members who may be uncomfortable or distracted by the pet’s behavior and proactively address distractions as well as be open to other members suggestions on how to improve distractions.


At all times, Dog Owners and Cat Owners shall:

  • Have a current release of liability with Gravitate

  • Be 100% responsible, 100% of the time, for your pet’s well-being, behavior, and biological needs. Biological needs including scooping, bagging, cleaning, and sanitizing as needed to maintain the workplace in its proper condition.

  • Be responsible for cleaning up all of your pet’s waste inside (such as accidents) and outside of the building. Waste should be disposed of properly in a trash receptacle outside of the building.

  • Cat Owners shall maintain a litter box that is cleaned each day. Litter box shall be maintained in an inconspicuous place, either covered or away from internal and external windows.

  • Immediately take your pet home at any time if your pet’s behavior or health makes it a distraction, danger, or nuisance to any members or guests in the workspace.

  • Maintain an Office Membership. Anytime your pet is in the workspace you must keep it in your office with the door closed or a pet gate in place so that your pet remains in your office.

  • Be with your pet at all times while the pet is in the workspace. Pets are not to be left unattended in offices if you are out of the workspace or attending an event or meeting elsewhere in the workspace.

  • Dog Owners shall maintain a homeowners OR renters insurance policy that does NOT exclude dog bites or have specific breed exclusions. This is to protect Gravitate, our members and guests, and you. A copy of this insurance policy needs to be on-file with Gravitate prior to your dog entering the workspace.

All dogs MUST be:

  • At least 9 months old

  • Owned and housed by the Dog Owner for at least 30 days

  • Current on vaccinations including Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DDTP) and Rabies, at all times. Current vaccination records must be provided to Gravitate.

  • Currently licensed with the City, County or other government entity where you reside. Current license must be provided to Gravitate.

  • Parasite-free (fleas, ticks, etc.)

  • Spayed or neutered

  • Have completed an organized puppy training class. Proof of class completion must be provided to Gravitate.

  • Show no aggression towards humans. Show no aggression towards other animals.

  • Potty-trained and of good hygiene (e.g., no foul, unpleasant or strong odors).

  • Positively attended to 100% of the time

  • Covered under the owner’s homeowners OR renter’s insurance, which must cover dog bites and have no breed exclusions.

  • Kept in the office of the Dog Owner at all times other than on entry/exit of the building.

  • On leash at all times when outside of the Dog Owner’s office.

All cats MUST be:

  • At least 6 months old

  • Owned and housed by the Cat owners for at least 30 days

  • Current on vaccinations including Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP) and Rabies, at all times. Current vaccination records must be provided to Gravitate.

  • Currently licensed with the City, County or other government entity where you reside. Current license must be provided to Gravitate.

  • Parasite-free

  • Spayed or neutered

  • Show no aggression towards humans

  • Show no aggression towards other animals

  • Potty-trained and of good hygiene (e.g., no foul, unpleasant or strong odors).

  • Positively attended to 100% of the time

  • Kept in the office of the Cat Owner at all times other than on entry/exit of the building.

  • In an enclosed carrier at all times when outside of the Cat Owner’s office.

  • Not taken into coworking areas.

NO pet shall:

  • Exhibit aggressive behavior

  • Exhibit hyperactive behavior

  • Be disruptive to other members and/or inhibit work productivity

  • No dog shall bark excessively

  • Sit, scratch, or otherwise damage any furniture owned by Gravitate

  • No dog shall be allowed off leash in any area of Gravitate other than the Dog Owner’s office.

  • No cat shall be allowed in any coworking areas.

  • Be allowed in the kitchen or any area where food is being prepared or consumed.

  • Be allowed in any meeting room at any time regardless of the Dog or Cat Owner’s presence.

Zero Tolerance Policy

  • No one is perfect, but we expect your pet to be. The privilege of bringing your pet to Gravitate can be revoked at any time at the discretion of Gravitate staff and for any single incident. Remedial measures may be agreed to between Gravitate and the Pet Owner if the privilege is revoked.

  • Dogs don’t tend to bark, whine, scratch, jump, or bite just once, and so all incidents, even first-time incidents, will be treated as repeat problems.

  • The workplace is not a training ground for you and your pet to work on behavioral issues.

Gravitate’s Coworking Dog

  • Gravitate has a coworking dog named Hercules. Hercules is permitted to be in the open coworking area off leash with the intent that he provides enjoyment to Gravitate members and guests. Hercules has achieved a certificate as an American Kennel Club Community Canine and American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen.

Special Pet Visits

  • Gravitate may organize special pet visits in the workspace on occasion. These may include opportunities for members to do a “show and tell” with a pet, “puppy party” fundraisers for the Animal Rescue League or other similar activities.

Adopted 5/15/2019

Updated 5/21/2019