Pets

Many FreeWheelers have pets they bring to rallies. As a chapter of RVing Women (RVW), we adhere to the RVW Pet Policy, which you can read below.

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RVW Pet Policy

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for pet owners to travel with their pets
while maintaining a safe environment.

Policy: An RVW member is totally responsible for the behavior of her pet at an
RVW event. Examples – loud barking, accidents, or damages. She must insure that her
pet is not a danger to people or to other animals and that it is not disrupting activities or
annoying others in the group.

The following rules apply at all RVW events:

  • A pet must be leashed or caged whenever it is out of the member?’s rig.
  • Pets are never allowed to be present at scheduled rally meetings, campfires, or when food is being served. This applies to activities officially listed on the rally/event (national or chapter) schedule. (This rule does not apply to service animals. Refer to Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA on line at www.ADA.gov)
  • This pet policy does not apply to members? informal gatherings, campfires or food activities.
  • The RVW member is responsible for knowing and following all rules regarding pets established by the hosting park or campground.

Procedure: Chapter officers or rally planners should insure that all members are aware of the RVW policy on pets by, for example, publishing the rules as part of the chapter newsletter, including them as part of the information about a specific rally, or by reviewing the rules at the beginning of a rally.


Adopted 01.28.05
Reviewed 01.12.07
Revised 9.25.12
Revised 10.23.12
Compliance formatted 2.28.18, 2023
PET POLICY