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Lasting Fire Damage Scars Some of SoCal's Most Scenic Parks

When the Paramount movie ranch and Western Town burned in a wildfire that swept through Southern California, one woman lost more than a local historic site.

Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel invited more than 500 people to her 1990 wedding at the Paramount Ranch. Her stuntmen friends provided the entertainment for her guests by falling off buildings and staging elaborate gunfights.

“The only thing that is left there is the little church,” Erskine-Hellrigel, the president and executive director of the Santa Clarita-based Community Hiking Club, said. “It was just the most magnificent place to have a wedding or an event. And it breaks my heart that it’s now gone. All those memories up in smoke."

Paramount Ranch was just one of many recreation areas destroyed by two wildfires that swept Southern California throughout November 2018. It’s been three months since wildfires in the area were contained, but the state’s cleanup process is still in early stages. Many residents are concerned about the lasting damage to their national and state parks, as park officials estimate it could take 10 to 20 years for the land to fully recover.

The Woolsey Fire spread across nearly 97,000 acres throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties. It claimed three lives, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s website, destroyed 1,500 structures and damaged more than 340. The Hill Fire burned through an additional 4,500 acres in Ventura County but left behind little structural damage compared to the Woolsey Fire.

The Woolsey Fire also heavily impacted state and national parks, many of which neighbor cities like Thousand Oaks, Malibu and Santa Monica.

“Over 85 percent of what we call the national recreational area has burned,” said William Vanderberg, the vice chair of the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of the Sierra Club’s Angeles Chapter.

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area falls under the National Park Service’s jurisdiction. Paramount Ranch, Rancho Sierra Vista, Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyon, the Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center and the Sandstone Peak trail have all reopened, but many other NPS parks remain closed.

The National Parks Service did not respond to several requests for comment.

Of the Santa Monica Mountains State Parks land, 55 percent was damaged, with the Leo Carrillo and Malibu Creek parks being the hardest hit, according to California State Parks officials.

Much of Leo Carrillo’s campground, trail and day-use areas remain closed as the state parks department works to clean debris and rebuild burned structures. Malibu Creek’s campground also remains closed. The park also lost employee residences as well as some historical sites like the home of one of the state’s pioneer homesteaders, Pedro Sepulveda. Point Mugu State Park and the other state parks have been completely reopened to the public.

“State Parks really want to thank the firefighters and law enforcement and first responders who really worked day in and day out and who still continue to work for the state parks and for the surrounding communities,” Craig Sap, the state parks’ district superintendent, said. “We’re pushing as quickly as possible to have these facilities and particularly the Davis campground areas opened as quickly as possible.”

Sap said not only did the parks suffer damage, but the organization’s facilities, support buildings, maintenance yard, office buildings and restroom facilities were also impacted.

Local residents are reeling over how the damage done by the fires will affect their outdoor spaces.

Vanderberg with the Sierra Club described a hike in Will Rogers State Historic Park in Los Angeles that goes down a canyon called Rustic Canyon. The remains of an old vacation home called the Murphy Ranch and a colony where people once lived lies at the bottom of the canyon. Vanderberg said local folklore claims that leading up to World War II, the abandoned ranch was once home to Nazi sympathizers who wanted to create their own colony in the canyon.

“It’s just fascinating to see all these old artifacts and ruins from almost 100 years ago,” Vanderberg said. “Hiking anywhere in the Santa Monicas is an experience that I really have enjoyed over the years, and I’m a little bit dismayed to know that for a while now it’s not going to be the same and I’m not sure that in my lifetime it will ever be the same.”

It could be months or even years before evidence of the fires disappears.

Vanderberg said that volunteer organizations, the National Park Service and the state’s Department of Parks and Recreations began the cleanup process in the beginning of December by beginning to walk the trails to assess the damage and hazards. This included clearing fallen tree limbs, removing trees that may fall in the future and moving dirt to prevent erosion.

Sap, the state parks official, warned that rainstorms could still have massive effects on the recovering parks.

Vandenberg added that the firefighters had already done some of the work of clearing trails so that their trucks could enter. But Vanderberg noted that it might take several months or even years to recreate all the trails that once crisscrossed the parks.

One such case is the Backbone Trail. Vanderberg said the trail contains nearly 70 miles of trail in an urban area that stretch the length of the Santa Monica Mountains. It offers everything from ocean views to stops at the Hollywood sign. Vanderberg said it had been officially completed and dedicated as a National Recreation Trail just two years ago.

“It’s the combination of 40 years of effort in acquiring property, in building these trails that connect the entire trail system,” Vanderberg said. “And people have been really drawn to it this past year or two as word has gotten out that it had been completed, well that’s going to be significantly impacted for a long time."

Santa Monica Mountain Trails Council President Ruth Gerson said three of the trail’s major bridges have been destroyed. Gerson rode the length of the Backbone Trail on horseback two years ago when she was 83 years old.

“So that’s going to be a high priority to get those repaired,” Gerson said. “There’s a lot of areas that can be ridden where you don't have to worry about any of the bridges that are destroyed.”

Sap said that although he has an overall budget of $10 million for his district, the district will require more funding from the state Parks and Recreation Department and the federal government.

“This is a FEMA-declared event,” Sap said. “So the hope is that a portion of the cost will be offset with funding from FEMA.”

While recovery efforts keep most of part of the state parks closed, Will Rogers and the Topanga park northwest of it remain completely open to public use.

Steve Iland, who plans the hikes for the Community Hiking Club in Santa Clarita, fears that because so many parks remain closed either partially or completely, more people will crowd to a select few parks.

Iland said even if some of the burned areas were to reopen, they might not be much use to hikers. He said the section of Malibu Creek State Park where “M.A.S.H,” the 1970s Vietnam War-inspired television show was filmed, once contained exotic trees and plenty of shade before the fire. Most of that shade is gone now.

“The whole idea of hiking is to get out into areas that are lush, that are maybe shaded because of the amount of heat and sun in Southern California, you obviously want to be in areas that have got some shade,” Iland said. “Tramping through gray ash is not what hiking’s all about.”

”For the general public who wants to go to the woods and escape, the woods are gone,” Vanderberg said.

Kate Van Waes, the executive director of an advocacy group for hikers called American Hiking, believes the loss of scenery could affect visitation to the parks.

“People end up being disappointed in the views that they see or they don’t want to go visit the place because they’re worried because it’s been ‘ruined,’” Van Waes said. “So it can affect visitorship and that can affect the local economy because fewer people are going to go hike on those trails and visit these scenic areas because of what the wildfire has done to them.”

But the scorched earth hasn’t stopped Gerson, the Santa Monica Mountain Trails Council president, from visiting Paramount Ranch, which has been reopened. She decided to stay in her home near the park, despite a mandatory evacuation, to watch over the 25 horses that evacuated neighbors and friends entrusted her.

Gerson prefers to go with her horse to Malibu Creek State Park, which remains partially closed, but she’s settled for Paramount Ranch.

“In places like Paramount Ranch, the grass is already coming up and is green already,” Gerson said. “People will come use the trails once it’s green.”

Erskine-Hellrigel, the hiking club president, said that people should be on the lookout for other examples of California’s “really interesting” fire ecology. She described how oak trees that are burned down to the ground will stump sprout, meaning it will grow back with multiple trunks fused together. The “magnificent trees” with two, five or eight different trunks are often evidence of a past fire.

Erskine-Hellrigel also said there will be Poodle Dog bushes after the land recovers, and they’ll last for about eight years.

“A lot of people are attracted to it because it has these spikes and these beautiful purple flowers,” Erskine-Hellrigel said. “They have no idea that it can be as dangerous as poison oak. You get this rash if you touch it.”

Sap said that visitors tend to flock to parks to take pictures of the wildflowers and plants that emerge like phoenixes from the fire. He also said the California Department of Parks and Recreation learned a valuable lesson from the 2013 Spring Fire, which burned more than 80 percent of Point Mugu State Park. Despite wildfire and flooding damage, people stormed the park when it reopened after a month.

“I think we’re going to see a similar situation here, you multiply that one park times three, the big parks within the Los Angeles district and the Malibu sector primarily, that people really want to get out there and recreate,” Sap said.

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When traveling with pets, there are a few places you can go to or through that make for a comfortable travel experience both for you and for your pets. Airports are improving the amenities available for your pets when you travel that include parks, animal “relief” areas and more. We have compiled a list of airport amenities to help you plan for your next trip.

Pet Relief Areas at U.S. Airports

LAX Airport Pet Relief Area

Since May 2009 the Department of Transportation (DOT) has required all airlines to make sure there are service animal relief areas (SARAs) at airports, and escorts to those relief areas, for any passenger traveling with a service animal. As a result, airports everywhere have created and expanded animal relief areas that are open to all pets as well as service animals. Most animal and pet relief areas are located outside the airport terminals.

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As of August 2016 federal regulation requires airports that service more than 10,000 passengers a year to establish at least one service animal relief area (SARA) inside each terminal. Although the requirement was designed to accommodate passengers traveling with service animals, pet owners and handlers working with law enforcement dogs also stand to benefit. Specially constructed facilities range from small, utilitarian spaces in obscure areas to entire rooms with finish materials that match nearby human restrooms. The areas must also be wheelchair-accessible and close to airline gates so service animals can access them regardless of whether they’re departing or arriving.

ALABAMA

Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): has an indoor post-security Service Animal Relief area located on Concourse C and complements the outdoor pre-security area already in place. The area is furnished with an ornamental fire hydrant, artificial turf, specifically designed for pet use, a convenient spray hose and waste bags to ease cleanup for owners. The room is also equipped with a sink for pet owner hand washing use The outdoor pet relief area is located on the lower level, exit through Door 4L, then turn right to find the grass area facing the FAA control tower.

Huntsville: Huntsville International Airport (HSV) features their first designated Pet Park provides a convenient place where passengers traveling with animals can give them a restroom break. The Pet Park is located outside just west of the terminal building and encompasses a fence-enclosed area with grass, bench, and a pet waste disposal system. Passengers are encouraged to allow their pets to utilize the pet relief area before going through the security checkpoint; however, for those passengers that are passed security checkpoint but need to let their pets to use the pet relief area, an airline attendant may escort the passenger and pet to and from the area.

ALASKA

Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) There are outdoor pet relief areas at both terminals. Signs providing directions to these areas can be found on the curbside adjacent the baggage claim doors. Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) There is a grassy area outside the terminal, across the roadway in the “rock garden” area.

Juneau: Juneau International Airport (JNU) A pet relief area is located in front of the north end of the terminal. Please use the bags provided to clean up after your pet.

ARIZONA

Phoenix: Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Sky Harbor has nine areas for pets to stretch their legs, drink water and take potty breaks (mitts for cleaning up provided). The Pet Patch is located just east of Terminal 2. The Paw Pad in Terminal 3 – Level 1 is now found outside of the terminal on the West End. It is part of a new West Plaza area that provides an outdoor space featuring native Arizona plants and a pet relief area. The Bone Yard is on the west side of Terminal 4 – Level 1 just outside of baggage claim.

There are also animal relief areas located near the PHX Sky TrainÂ® stations: The East Economy Park & Bark is located near the East Economy parking garages, and The Park ‘n Play is located on the northwest corner of the 44th Street PHX Sky TrainÂ® Station. Sky Harbor has Animal Relief Areas post-security in all three terminals: Terminal 2 on the lower level near the Family Restroom; Terminal 3 on the concourse; Terminal 4 in the D1-D8 gates concourse near the Family Restroom and the B1-B14 gates concourse near the restrooms at Gate B2.

Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TIA) Tucson International Airport’s animal relief areas are located outside the east and west sides of the Baggage Claim, lower level. Use the exit doors toward the parking lot nearest baggage carousels 1 and 7. Plastic bags and a container for disposal of solid waste are provided. Beyond the TSA Checkpoints, animal relief facilities are provided inside the restrooms on both concourses.

ARKANSAS

Bentonville: Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) There is a pet relief area outside the terminal, across from the main entrance. Little Rock: Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) Pet Relief Area is now open in the concourse near the concourse exit across from the TSA Checkpoint. There is also a pet relief area outside at the end of the covered walkway as you exit the terminal into the West Short-term Parking lot area. Pet waste pickup bags and a trash receptacle are available.

CALIFORNIA

Burbank: Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) Hollywood Burbank Airport has a pet relief area outside next to Terminal B. Also; there is an indoor pet relief area at Gate A4. The pet relief area has artificial turf covering absorbent material on top of a metal base that can be rinsed often.

Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) Fresno Yosemite International Airport has a service animal relief area located post security on the first floor next to Starbucks.

Long Beach: Long Beach Airport (LGB) Long Beach Airport has two grassy pet relief areas, located pre-security on the north and south sides of the terminal. The relief area on the north side is equipped with pet waste pickup bags and a trash receptacle. Both relief areas have fire hydrants and white picket fences.

Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) There are eight indoor animal-relief stations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The seven new stations — plus an existing one in the Tom Bradley International Terminal — are located beyond federal passenger security screening checkpoints in all the terminals. In addition to the eight indoor stations, there are three outdoor stations located on the Lower/Arrivals Level. This brings the total number of service-animal/pet relief stations at LAX to 11, more than any other U.S. airport. The three stations outside on the lower level (arrivals) are located between Terminals 1 and 2; between Terminals 5 and 6 (across the street in front of the parking structure); and at the east end of Terminal 7/8. Each relief station has a box containing bags for easy disposal of waste. LAX Animal

Relief Areas Oakland: Oakland International Airport (OAK) Three animal relief areas are located just outside the terminals: Terminal 1 â€” Between terminal and the Executive/Manager Parking Lot and adjacent to Terminal One on Airport Dr.; Between Terminals 1 and 2 â€” along the Hourly Parking Lot fence; and Terminal 2 (Southwest Airlines) â€” outside near the Southwest Airlines Baggage Claim adjacent to the Airport Media parking Lot Airport Dr.

Ontario: Ontario International Airport (ONT) Animal relief areas are conveniently located outside, at the east end of each terminal. Relief areas are provided with fresh water, disposable bags and trash cans for convenient clean-up after your service animal relieves itself. Service animal relief areas are also located on the departure level of each terminal.

Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) Palm Springs International Airport has two animal relief areas – one is just outside the main lobby, and the other is inside the terminal. Inside: When facing the Sonny Bono concourse, proceed to the left of the escalators and elevator to the Terminal Courtyard which is located beyond the Security Checkpoint and includes a playground and pet area.

Redding: Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) Pet/animal relief areas are located at the south end of the terminal or across the street from the terminal. (two locations).

Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF) Sacramento International Airport has a pet relief area located at each terminal. The Terminal, A pet relief area, is located in the grassy area outside the east end of the building. Exit the building, turn left and look for the signs. The Terminal B pet relief area is located in the grass patio area on the south end of the terminal on the first level, baggage claim. A second pet relief area is located by the northeast corner of the Hourly B parking lot. These areas have bags to aid the disposal of pet waste.

San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) San Diego International has several dedicated locations (fire hydrant, water fountain and artificial turf included) that are meant for use by your furry friend. Eight of the areas are located outside the terminals, and one is post-security in Terminal 2 West between Gates 46 and 47. One is located outside between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. At the Commuter Terminal, go to the west end; the area is located outside the terminal entrance. The indoor, post-security animal relief area in Terminal 2 West is next to the human bathrooms between Gates 46 and 47. The amenities include fake grass, a red fire hydrant, poop bags, and even sinks for the humans to wash their hands.

San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) SFO Animal Relief Areas provide essential elements for animals in transit, such as drinking areas with bowls and garbage areas with mutt mitt dispensers. Situated in fully fenced and landscaped areas with accessibility for the disabled, Animal Relief Areas are available 24 hours a day. Painted paw-prints on the Arrivals Level terminal curbside walkways lead the way to outdoor locations in Terminal 1, Courtyard 2, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level; Terminal 1, Post-Security Boarding Area C, Near Gate 43; Terminal 2, Courtyard 3, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level; Terminal 3, Courtyard 4, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level; and Terminal 3, Post-Security Boarding Area F at the entrance to Gates 80-90. Map to SFO Animal Relief Areas

San Jose: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Animal relief areas are located outside north of ticketing area of both Terminal A and Terminal B and post-security in the passenger walkway between Gates 16 and 17. San Luis Obispo: San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SPB) There is a pet relief area located after security in the outdoor courtyard.

Santa Ana: John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA) Animal Relief Areas can be found on the Arrival (lower) Level outside of Terminal A near the entrance to Parking Structure A1, outside of Terminal C near the entrance to Parking Structure C and on the secure side of the Terminal near Gates 12 and 13.

Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) The pet relief area is located in the center of the Short-Term Parking Lot. Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) Contact the District Office at (805) 922-1726 or the Airport Police for instructions.

Santa Rosa: Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) A Pet Relief Area is located just across the street from the terminal near the parking kiosk The fenced area is stocked with plastic hand covers, a disposal container, running water, and lots of fresh air.

COLORADO

Denver: Denver International Airport (DIA) Denver International Airport offers pet relief areas on each of DENâ€™s concourses, in addition to Jeppesen Terminal. The new indoor pet relief rooms provide service animals and pet-companions with a comfortable and welcoming area to take care of business before or after a flight. The pet relief rooms are conveniently located post-security in the centers of concourses A, B and C. Also, there is a pre-security, outdoor pet relief area, located just outside door 200 on the west side of the Jeppesen Terminal. Paradise 4 Paws, a premium resort for dogs and cats, is now open at 24735 E. 75th Ave., located at the WorldPort facility just east of the Pikes Peak shuttle lot along 75th Avenue. Paradise 4 Paws is the only on-airport pet boarding facility, featuring more than 25,000 square feet of space dedicated to 24-hour service that includes day and overnight pet stays.

Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs Airport (COS) There is a pet relief area located on the upper level out the west entrance doors.

CONNECTICUT

Windsor Locks: Bradley International Airport (BDL) Animal relief areas are located on the lower level, at both ends of the terminal building, adjacent to Doors 1 and 6. Both areas are equipped with clean-up baggies and animal waste garbage cans. Look for the green-colored paw prints on the sidewalk directing customers to the relief areas.

FLORIDA

Eglin Air Force Base: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is located within Eglin Air Force Base, near Valparaiso and Fort Walton Beach in Okaloosa County, Florida. There is a convenient pet relief area between the parking lot and the terminal where you can bring your pet before and after flights. â€œBark Parkâ€ serves passengersâ€™ pets, as well as working animals including law enforcement K-9 units, therapy dogs and dogs that assist their ADA wards.

Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport offers four outdoor Pet Relief Areas located on the lower level, outside of each baggage claim area. Complimentary waste disposal bags are provided. An indoor Service Animal Relief Area (SARA) is located in Terminal 1.

Fort Myers: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) At Southwest Florida International Airport, Animal Relief Areas are located in the grassy area at both ends of the terminal building on the lower level, adjacent to Doors 1 and 6, near the gazebo and loading dock, or across the street from baggage claim on the lower level near the parking garage. Please see the Arrivals & Baggage Claim Directory. All pet owners should use the animal relief areas before going through security screening checkpoints due to the lack of pet relief areas inside the concourses. Disposable bags and trash cans are available for your use. For service animal needs inside the concourses, please contact your airline for assistance.

Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) A pet walk area is located on the east side of the commercial terminal (exit ticketing and turn left.) The area is past the dumpsters and along the runway fence line.

Jacksonville: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) Jacksonville International Airport has an inside pet and service animal relief area for four-legged travelers. The animal relief area is located post-security between concourses A and C; the roughly 22â€™ x 36â€™ area includes an 8â€™ wide entrance corridor, a mock front porch area with seating, handwashing sink, pick-up bag dispenser, and waste receptacle. There is also an outdoor pet relief area located outside baggage claim on the south side of the terminal near bag belt 8.

Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA) Miami International Airport has animal relief areas both inside and outside the airport. The relief areas are enclosed units, which include synthetic grass, a fire hydrant, disposable bags, and sinks. There are four indoor restroom spaces located beyond the security checkpoints specifically designed and reserved for animals: North Terminal (D) near gate D34; Concourse F near gate F7; Concourse G near gate G5; Concourse J behind gate J3. In addition, there are 3 areas outside close to parking that are reserved for animals: An open area west of the North (Dolphin) garage and near North Terminal (D), across from Door 5 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals; A fenced area west of the South Short Term Parking lot and Central Terminal (F) across from Door 15 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals; and a fenced area south of the South (Flamingo) garage and near South Terminal (J), across from Door 28 on Level 1 Baggage Claim/Arrivals.

Orlando: Orlando International Airport (MCO) Pet/service Animal Relief Areas are available on Level 2 of both terminals. The â€œAâ€ side area is located at the far East end of the building (to the right as you exit the building). The â€œBâ€ side area is located at the far West end of the building (to the right as you exit the building). Pets which are shipped rather than carried onboard the aircraft by a passenger are generally handled through the cargo facility for the airline, not in the passenger terminal, so please contact your airline or cargo handling company directly for details of where to drop-off/pick up your pet.

Panama City: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has completed a project to install a Service Animal/Pet Relief Area at ECP. The area is located outside the terminal building on the north end near the ground transportation area. The area is fully fence enclosed, includes waste disposal unit, a fire hydrant, an automatic water dish, bench, and is ADA Accessible.

Sarasota: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) SRQ has a service animal/pet relief area located post security on the main concourse near Gate B2. Also, there are two animal relief areas just outside the terminal. One is located just east of the terminal near ticketing, and the other is located at the west end of the terminal near the taxis. Each area is conveniently equipped with a fire hydrant and waste disposal bags.

Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) Relief areas for pets/service animals around the Main Terminal are located in the grassy areas across the vehicle drives of the arrival (baggage claim) and departure (ticketing) areas. Animal relief areas are also available after the security screening checkpoints. Please contact your airline for further information and access.

West Palm Beach: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Two pet relief areas can be found outside the secure area, on the East and West ends of the terminal, outdoors on Level One (Baggage Claim Level). Both areas are fenced, shaded and provide a nice woodchip and grassy area for traveling pets to run, romp and find relief before or after their flight. Complimentary waste bags are available for convenience.

GEORGIA

Atlanta: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) To accommodate passenger pets and guide dogs, the Airport provides indoor Service Animal Relief Areas (SARAs) located in every concourse near Gates T7, A10, B33, C19, E14, F7 as well as D-Midpoint. Also, thereâ€™s a 1,000-square-foot dog park in the Ground Transportation area on Domestic Terminal South, outside of doors W1 and W2. The fully fenced-in park offers biodegradable bags along with benches. An additional pet relief area is located on the arrivals level of the International Terminal, right outside of door A1.

Savannah: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) Service animal/pet relief areas are located outside each end of baggage claim before entering the rental car lots on level 1.

HAWAII

Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has a fully fenced in grassy area under palm trees between the International and Overseas Public Parking structures where service animals, pets in transit and working airport animals can take a potty break. The airport provides fresh water, plastic bags and a trash receptacle for handlers/owners. The areas are partially enclosed with a low fence and are identified by signs. While the area is fully enclosed, the airport requires all animals to remain leashed and under the direct control of its owner/handler. HNL has opened two additional Service and Transit Animal Relief Stations in the Sterile area. They are located at the inter-island terminal ground level, in the C.B. Lansing Garden and the Overseas Terminal Central Concourse ground level in the Hawaiian Garden.

Kahului: Kahului Airport (OGG) The pet relief area is located outside of Checkpoint 2, outside of security. This is a grassy area surrounded by a white picket fence.

Kailua-Kona: Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) A pet relief area is located across the street from the Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center on the north side of the old car rental facility.

Lanai City: Lanai Airport (LNY) LNY has a grassy area under open skies, on the North side of the main terminal, where service animals, pets in transit, and working airport animals can take a potty break.

IDAHO

Boise: Boise Airport (BOI) An animal relief area is located pre-security outside the west exit from baggage claim on the first floor. Plastic bags and a container for disposal of solid waste are provided.

ILLINOIS

Bloomington: Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) CIRA has designated the grassy area west of the employee parking lot next to the west end of the terminal building as the pet relief area.

Chicago: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Midway Airport has an indoor service animal/pet relief room located past the security checkpoint on the â€˜Aâ€™ Concourse across from Gate A-5. The 2-foot by 4-foot pet relief area is complete with artificial grass covering, little fire hydrant and automatic flushing system to wash away liquid waste into a drain. The room also has a mounted shower head with a hose to spray down the area, and a sink for passengers. Also, there is an animal relief area curbside, on the lower level. It is a gated area designated for service animal relief and is accessible at all times. All animals must be accompanied and leashed by the owner.

Chicago: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) There is an Indoor Animal Relief Area in the Terminal 3 Rotunda (below the Yoga Room). This two-by-four-foot indoor pet relief area opened in 2015 and came complete with green artificial turf, mini fire hydrants, doggie waste bags, and a hose. It also has a sprinkler system to help drain liquid waste. The room is also wheelchair accessible. All animals must be accompanied and leashed by the owner. Also, animal relief areas are located on the lower levels of Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5. Terminal 1 – Take the elevator located between Door 1C and 1B to Baggage Claim (lower level), exit Door 1A. The SARA will be toward the left. Terminal 2 – Take the elevator located between Door 2E and 2D to Baggage Claim (lower level), exit Door 2E. The SARA will be toward the right. Terminal 3 (use Terminal 2 area) – Take the elevator located between Door 3A and 3D to Baggage Claim (lower level), exit Door 3A. The SARA will be toward the left. Terminal 5 – Take the elevator located between Door 5C and 5B to Baggage Claim (lower level), exit Door 5B. The SARA will be toward the left.

INDIANA

Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authorityâ€™s Pet Relief Area is located on the secure side of the terminal building at Gates 1-4. The area is handicap accessible and features some amenities including; a fire hydrant, moisture wicking, and absorbing grass turf, plastic bags for solid waste, dedicated faucet with a sprayer to wash down the artificial grass area after use, trash can, and a lavatory area for owner handwashing. While the Pet Relief area was designed with service animals in mind, all pets traveling through the airport are welcome to have access.

Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND) There are pet/animal relief areas outside in the grassy areas outside of the lower level of the terminal. Animal relief areas are also available after the security screening checkpoints â€” please contact your airline for further information and access. In these cases, an airline employee will escort the animals to a designated area on the ramp.

South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN) South Bend International Airport has a Pet Relief Area, located post-security near Gate 4. A shaded patch of artificial grass, the Pet Relief Area, allows traveling pets the opportunity to relieve themselves while getting some fresh air. Pets are to remain leashed at all times when in the Pet Relief Area.

IOWA

Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) An animal relief area is located across the street from the terminal, next to the airport parking garage. The small fenced area is complete with a fake fire hydrant.

KANSAS

Wichita: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) There are now two service animal areas at ICT. A new private room complete with a sink and self-draining â€œPorch Pottyâ€ is open to the public. This new room is located on the concourse, post-security, across from Gate 1. There is a sign above the entrance for easy spotting. There is also a relief area for animals available for use on the non-secure side of the terminal. This fenced area is accessible from the front sidewalk or by exiting the terminal through the double doors past the baggage claim carousels. Use of these areas is permitted for service animals as well as pets traveling with their owners.

KENTUCKY

Hebron: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) The indoor animal relief area is centrally located on Concourse A, near gate A18. The outdoor relief area is located on the Baggage Claim level near the Ground Transportation Center. Customers using the outdoor location will be required to return through the Security Checkpoint before departing on a flight.

Louisville: Louisville International Airport (SDF) There are two Pet Relief Areas in the terminal: Landside — Outside the east doors on the lower level baggage claim area; and Airside — In the stairwell next to the elevator in the rotunda.

LOUSIANA

New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Armstrong International offers a Service Animal Relief Area in front of the east and west sides of the Short Term Parking Garage. Exit through Baggage Claim near Bag Belts 12-14 or near Bag Belt 1 and walk across. Map to Service Animal Relief Area

MAINE

Bangor: Bangor International Airport (BGR) Bangor International Airport (BGR) offers an indoor post-security Service Animal Relief area located on the second floor of the Peter R. Dâ€™Erico terminal. The area is furnished with a fire hydrant and artificial turf, a spray hose and waste bags for clean-up, a sink for handwashing and bench seating. Our outdoor pet relief area may be found at the southeast corner of the terminal and also provides waste disposal bags. This grassy area may be reached by exiting the lower terminal and turning right. The pet area is just beyond the short sidewalk/gravel area by the fence.

Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM) There is a pet relief area post-security at Portland International Jetport (PWM) across from Gate 4. Also, Portland International Jetport has created a designated animal relief area with bags, receptacle, signs, etc. just outside the doors to the left of the Information Booth near Baggage Claim. It’s across the street between the parking garage and road in an open grassy area, no fencing.

MARYLAND

Baltimore: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore/Washington International Airport offers two pet relief areas post-security. One is located at the beginning of Concourse C and the other in the connector between concourses D and E, just beyond the Concourse D/E Security Checkpoint. Pre-security: one Pet Relief Area is located at the end of Concourse E near the International Terminal, adjacent to the light rail station. The second Pet Relief Area is located in front of the Hourly Garage. Seating is available in all pet relief areas. Owners are asked to clean up after their animals using the waste disposal bags and receptacles provided.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) There is a pet-relief area located in Terminal E post-security near Gate E7. In addition, animal relief areas are located outside the lower level at all terminals — Terminal A – just before the Silverline stop; Terminal B (two locations) – after the US Shuttle entry, just prior to the start of the u-turn and just past the Silverline stop; Terminal C – in nook between the United baggage area entry and door entry to JetBlue baggage belt 3; Terminal E – across from taxi pool stand prior to covered walkway leading to hallway to Terminal C.

MICHIGAN

Detroit: Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) Animal Relief Areas are available at each terminal. The McNamara Terminal has two Animal Relief Areas. One is pre-security outside the International Arrivals area (Lower Level). Upon exiting the International Arrivals area, turn right, proceed down the sidewalk, and turn right. The other is within the terminal, post-security adjacent to Gate A-34. Look for the sign, â€œService Animal/Pet Relief Areaâ€. The North Terminal also has both pre-security and post-security locations. The pre-security Animal Relief Areas are located on grassy areas at each end of the Departures Level (Upper Level) curb. Exit the ticket lobby at either end exit doors and proceed to the designated grassy area. The other location is within the terminal, post-security across the concourse from Gate D-16. Look for the sign, a Service Animal Relief Area. All locations provide plastic bags and a container for the disposal of solid waste. If you require assistance, contact your airline to arrange for escort assistance to the animal relief areas.

Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) The designated Animal Relief Area is a small, fenced, park-like, wheelchair-accessible area provided for the needs of both assistance animal and owner with natural ground cover and surroundings. Mutt Mitts, trash receptacles, and benches are provided for their human counterparts. The Animal Relief Area is located at the west end of the terminal curb front. GFIA customers with pets are free to access the designated Animal Relief Area.

MINNESOTA

Saint Paul: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport maintains pet and service animal relief areas at both terminals. There are two Terminal 1-Lindbergh locations. Outside the secure area, the pet relief area is located outside Door 1 on the Baggage Claim Level. Follow the signs to your left. The area is fenced on three sides and has a woodchip base. There is another pet relief area available inside the secure area of Terminal 1. It’s located near the entrance to Concourse E in the Airport Mall and features faux grass, a fire hydrant, and a sink. At Terminal 2-Humphrey travelers should use the grassy area just outside and to the right of Door 8 on Level 1 near Baggage Claim. Passengers traveling with a service animal can request an escort from their airline or Travelers Assistance to the pet relief area. Terminal 2 recently opened an addition which includes an indoor pet area inside security across from Gate H 10.

MISSOURI

Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) There are outdoor animal relief areas at each end of Terminals B and C. These are grassy, pre-security areas with signs marking the space. Plastic bags and trash cans are available to help keep the area clean. There is also one animal relief area post-security inside a departure lounge in Terminal C. Passengers with animals flying on Allegiant, American, Frontier, and Spirit have access to this room. This oversized space features a large basin with artificial grass and a water spray nozzle to wash down the area. There are also plastic bags and supplies to clean up any solid waste.

Springfield: Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) The Pet Relief Area is a gated grassy area located in front of the terminal. A trash receptacle is nearby, and waste bags are provided.

St. Louis: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) Lambert-St. Louis International Airport offers six relief areas for service animals and traveling pets. There are indoor Service Animal Relief Areas (SARA) in each of the airports concourses: in Concourse C (near gate C24); Concourse A (near gate A16); in Terminal 2 near gate E4; and Terminal 2 near gate E40. Each of the indoor sections features a 100 sq. Ft. wheelchair accessible space that includes a low profile tub covered with artificial turf and a decorative fire hydrant. Outdoor pet relief areas are located: T1 Exterior near Exit 6; and T2 Exterior near Exit 15.

MONTANA

Billings: Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) Billings Logan Airport has completed its first post-security Service Animal Relief Area, or SARA. Also, there are two designated pet relief areas located outside of the Terminal Building to the east and west.

Helena: Helena Regional Airport (HLN) A Pet Relief Area is available near the Short Term Parking Lot east of the Terminal â€” the area is marked with a sign.

Missoula: Missoula International Airport (MSO) A grassed-in Service, Animal Relief Area, is available in front of the main passenger terminal just outside baggage claim. The area is marked with a sign, and a pet waste bag dispenser and receptacle are available.

NEBRASKA

Grand Island: Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) The pet and animal relief area is adjacent to the main door and is identified by signs. There is no pet relief area beyond the security checkpoint at the airport.

Omaha: Omaha Airport Authority (OMA) There are two animal relief areas at the Eppely Airfield Terminal, located outside near Doors 1 and 5. There are no pet relief areas available inside the terminal.

NEVADA

Las Vegas: McCarran International Airport (LAS) McCarran International Airport has indoor post-security and outdoor designated enclosed areas where travelers flying with pets and service animals can take their animals to relieve themselves. Indoor post-security locations: Terminal 1 A/B/C Gates; Terminal 1 D Gates; Terminal 3. There are three designated, enclosed pet relief areas outside its ticketing lobbies. One is on the north side of Baggage Claim, just across from north Ticketing at Terminal 1. The second is located near Terminal 1â€™s south Ticketing lobby, while the third is outside the Terminal 2 Ticketing Lobby. McCarran has only two terminals, so anyone who goes to Ticketing is near one of these three pet relief areas, no matter which carrier they fly. All three of these areas are before the security checkpoints. There is a short chain link fence around the perimeters, along with pea gravel and dog waste bag dispensers.

Reno: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RTIA) Reno-Tahoe International Airport has opened an indoor pet relief area, conveniently located post-security on the second floor of the terminal building, across from McDonald’s. Also, the airport has two outdoor dog parks to serve their four-legged passengers. Gate K-9 Bark Park is fully fenced, with ADA accessibility, running water, mutt mitts to clean up after dogs, a fire hydrant and a canopy for inclement weather. The original Gate K-9 Bark Park is located north of Baggage Claim. Exit Door D by ground transportation and follow the sidewalk paw prints to the Bark Park. A second dog park is located south of the terminal building, just outside of the Southwest Airlines Ticket Counter.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) has a service animal relief area located in the secure area of the airport (post-security), near Gate 4 on the ground level. The area is equipped with synthetic grass, a wash down hose and drainage to accommodate service animal needs. There is also a pet relief area on the public side of the airport located at the north end of the terminal building.

NEW JERSEY

Newark: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) For those traveling with furry friends, each terminal is equipped with a designated area outside of the arrivals level for pets to take a potty break. Plastic bags and trash cans are provided for owners to clean up after their pups. Animal relief areas located pre-security: Terminal A: A Courtyard, Outside West side; Terminal B: Immigration- South Side of Immigration Hall; and Terminal C: C Courtyard, Outside East end. Service animal/pet relief areas located post-security: Terminal B: FIS – South Side of the FIS Hall; Gate 57; Gate 65; Near Delta Lounge, Gates 40-47. Terminal C: near gate 131.

NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) Animal relief areas are located outside of the baggage claim level on both the east and west ends of the building. As part of the Terminal Improvement Project, an indoor relief area will be built near gate A7 and is expected to be complete in 2018.

NEW YORK

Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) A pre-security pet relief area is located: Lower level arrivals/baggage claim. Exit right out of the terminal. The area has posted signs. Post-security, pet relief area, is found: ask your airline for assistance.

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 1 All passenger terminals at the Port Authorityâ€™s airports provide these areas to conform with the federal Air Carrier Access Act, which mandates such areas for service animals who travel with air passengers. Signs featuring the international symbol for pet relief designate the areas. JFK Terminal 1 has a pet relief area pre-security outside at the arrivals area, east end.

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 2 JFK Terminal 2 offers a service animal/pet relief area post-security near Gate C60. Also, there is a pet relief area pre-security outside at the arrivals area, west end.

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4 JFKIAT JFK Terminal 4 is the only non-airline, privately-operated terminal at JFK. Inside Terminal 4 is a 70-square-foot pet bathroom, complete with green turf and a red fire hydrant. The room is marked with a paw print. The specially-designed room for Fido also comes with dog waste bags and a hose to clean the area. Location: Terminal 4 Concourse B between Gate B31 and B33 (post-security). Amenities: Artificial grass with built-in drainage, replica fire hydrant, wash sink, bag dispenser, and waste receptacle. There is also a pre-security outdoor pet relief area located outside of the arrivals hall at Terminal 4.

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 JFK Terminal 5 has a pet relief area pre-security at the arrivals area, north end. Also, there is a pet relief area post-security at Gate 28.

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) JetBlue Airlines “Wooftop” Terminal 5

JetBlue has opened 4,000 square foot outdoor garden patio thatâ€™s now open to all passengers and their pets. Located after security at Terminal 5, the large terrace features tables and chairs with seating for up to 50. One corner is designated as a pet relief area — a “wooftop.” The green space is located across from gate 28 in the terminalâ€™s newest concourse, “T5i.” Both family and pet-friendly, the 4,046-square-foot T5 Rooftop is open to all passengers who have passed through security, regardless of their status with the airline.

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 7 Service Animal/Pet Relief Area Post-Security: Behind Hudson News near Gates 9 & 10. Service Animal/Pet Relief Area Pre-Security: Outside, Arrivals Area, West End.

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 8 JFK Terminal 8 has a service animal/pet relief area located post-security at Gate 38. Also, American Airlines has installed a Pet Relief Area at the terminal’s departures level, middle island. The area is 30 feet by 50 feet enclosure, including a 1,000-square-foot patch of natural grass. It has a five-foot-wide entrance gate, a walkway, and two benches. A “Mutt Mitt” dispenser is provided, together with a trash barrel at the gate for waste disposal. A bright red fire hydrant stands at the far end of the grassy area. From Baggage Claim, exit the terminal near the Travelers Aid desk. Cross the roadway and follow the red parking sign. The green area is to the right from ticket counters, exit through Doorway F. Cross inner roadway to the center island. The area is to the right.

New York: The Ark at JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport) The ARK at JFK provides pre- and post-travel animal care and veterinary services for pets, horses, birds, livestock and exotic animals competently and compassionately. The ARK provides an efficient, safe and low-stress environment for both human and animal clients. Located off of the runway at JFK International Airport in Cargo Area D, The ARK provides 24/7 access to and from a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility, enabling the safe handling and efficient delivery of horses, pets, birds and livestock by air.

New York: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Pet relief areas are located pre-security outside the arrivals area of each terminal: TA – Marine Air Terminal; TB – arrivals near taxi stand; TC – arrivals, east side of the terminal; TD – arrivals, west side of the terminal.

New Windsor: Stewart International Airport (SWF) A service animal/pet relief area is located outside from baggage claim, north end of the terminal.

Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) A pet relief area is located just outside the terminal to the left as you are facing the terminal.

Rochester: Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) There are designated pet relief areas located outside the lower east and west end of the baggage claim/arrivals roadway. At the end of October 2018 ROC will have a pet relief area post-security on Concourse A.

Ronkonkoma: Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) Long Island MacArthur Airport offers two pet relief areas just outside the airport terminal. One area is located just across from the AutoPlane building outside of the Veterans Memorial Concourse. The second is located just outside of baggage claim. To find the pet relief area go to the west end of the baggage claim area and use the door to the left of the car rental desks.

Syracuse: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) Syracuse Hancock International Airport has a post-security pet relief room located in Terminal A, just past the security checkpoint. Also, the airport has outdoor pet relief areas situated at the entrance and exit of the parking garage.

NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) At Charlotte Douglas International Airport pet relief areas are located inside the terminal (post-security) on the A/B Connector (near Checkpoint A) and Concourse D between Coca-Cola 600 Cafe and Original Rum Bar and Grill. Also, pet relief areas are located outside the terminal (pre-security) at the ends (west and east) on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level.

Fletcher: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) There are two designated Animal Relief Areas at Asheville Regional Airport They are located landside on the North end of the terminal, in the grassy area adjacent to the edge of the building, and post-security. If you have gone through security screening, and your pet (traveling in a pet carrier on the plane with you) needs to go out again, you will need to either exit the secure area, use the pet relief area, and then go through security screening again, or ask an airline representative for assistance in accessing the safe pet relief area.

Greensboro: Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) Piedmont Triad International Airport has four pet relief stations: two pre-security on the lower level and two past security (one per concourse). Pet relief areas outside on the ground level, on either end of the terminal building, are located below Gate 26 and Gate 45.

Morrisville: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Designated Service Animal Relief Areas (SARAs) are located outside Terminals 1 and 2. RDU customers with pets are free to access these designated animal relief areas. Terminal 1: Curbside, between Baggage Claim 3 and the taxi staging area. Terminal 2: Curbside, lower level-baggage claim, just north of the taxi staging area.

Wilmington: Wilmington International Airport (ILM) Pet relief areas are located outside the airport entrance.

OHIO

Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) The pet relief area is at the north end of baggage claim, nearest to Carousel 1. The door is to the left of the USO. Pet waste pickup bags and a trash receptacle are available. Owners are asked to please clean up after their pets.

Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) The airport has a landscaped pet relief area just outside the southernmost door of the baggage claim area. Service animal owners may seek out an airline gate agent for pet relief assistance beyond security before boarding a flight.

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City: Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) Will Rogers World Airport has two Pet Relief areas. One area is located outdoors just steps from the exit door across from Baggage Claim 1. The area is easily identifiable by the white picket fence. The gate opens to a grassy area where pets can be unleashed. Disposable bags and a trash can are available. The second area is located inside the terminal, past the security checkpoint. It is located in the central concourse area directly across from Cross Grain Brewhouse. Disposal bags, trash can, and a sink are available.

Tulsa: Tulsa International Airport (TUL) A service animal relief area has been designated pre-security just outside of the rental car counters on the upper level.

OREGON

Medford: Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) Dogs for the Deaf helped sponsor an indoor pet relief area at Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. The new area is located on the secure side of the terminal near the north aircraft apron and provides a break for post-screened pets and service animals. Also, a pet relief area is right outside the new terminal (across the street).

Portland: Portland International Airport (PDX) Service animal and pet relief areas are located both pre- and post-security. A post-security pet relief area is located in the Concourse Connector, at the south end closest to gates C1/C2. The pet relief area â€” which includes artificial turf, a red fire hydrant, pet waste bags, sink and a bench â€” was designed for service animals but is open to anyone traveling through with their pet. Pre-security, find the area outside baggage claim at the north end of the terminal (lower level). Exit the terminal from the corridor adjacent to the Lost and Found office and cross the street to the pet relief area. Animals must be leashed when using the pet relief area, which is well lit and covered with bark dust.

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Seven specially-designed Service Animal Relief Areas (â€œPet Portsâ€) are located in every terminal. There are also animal relief areas located outside the airport on the Departing Flights road and outside the bag claim buildings. The Pet Ports were created to provide appropriate facilities for service animals traveling with passengers as well as pets and Airport security canines. The Pet Port areas vary in size from 250 to 600 square feet. A four-foot high fence with a latching gate contains the areas. The interior has a 4-inch deep mulch surface, a bench, faux fire hydrant, biodegradable pet waste bag dispenser with the receptacle, and a concrete dog paw print.

Some areas contain landscaped beds along the exterior perimeter of the fence and a concrete sidewalk to exit the area. The facilities have been designed to accommodate animals and ensure that the Airport grounds are properly maintained. The Pet Port areas are located: Inside the Terminals: Terminal A-West, near Gate A-16; Terminal A-East, near the bus stop at Gate A-1; Terminal B, near the B side of the A-B walkway; Terminal C, near the C side of the C-D walkway; Terminal D, near the D side of the C/D walkway; Terminal E, at Gate E-1; Terminal F, just beyond the security checkpoint. On the Departures Flights Road: Between Terminals A-West and A-East; Between Terminal B/C ticketing and the Airport Communications Center; After Terminal E; After Terminal F.

On the Arrivals side: Adjacent to Terminal A-East bag claim along the Arrivals Roadway; Adjacent to Terminal B bag claim along the Commercial Vehicle Roadway; Adjacent to Terminal E bag claim along the Commercial Vehicle Roadway.

Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) Pet relief areas are located outside, adjacent to the Landside Baggage Claim area, and inside in Concourse D next to the Post Office.

RHODE ISLAND

Warwick: T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) T.F. Green International Airport has installed a Service Animal Relief Area (SARA). Located post-security in the North Concourse, it is accessible to all passengers traveling with service animals. The area is fully equipped and includes a wash down stall, complete with unique synthetic grass, which covers the flushing system, and a water hose. To maintain cleanliness, specialized floor drains were installed beneath the grass. A sink area with cleaning supplies for handlers completes the area. Also, there are outdoor relief areas located just outside the ground-level terminal exit, towards Garage A.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS) Charleston International Airport has two designated Animal (Pet) Relief Areas located at each end of the terminal building. One area is just outside of the ticketing lobby and the second area is located just outside the baggage claim area of the terminal.

Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) Myrtle Beach International Airport has two pet relief areas. The first pet relief area is located outside of door #6 in the Baggage Claim Area. The second pet relief area is located inside the airport terminal, on the departure level adjacent the entrance to Concourse B.

SOUTH DAKOTA

Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) RAP has a designated pet relief area located outside the terminal, not far from the far east Departure doors. An airline representative or Skycap will accommodate travelers needing wheelchair assistance to the designated area. There is no pet relief area in the secured area.

TENNESSEE

Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TSY) McGhee Tyson Airport has a designated animal relief area for service animals that accompany passengers. Directions to the Area: 1. Go to the first floor of the terminal. 2. Exit the Bag Claim #1 (near Delta Air Lines’ Baggage Office) in the direction of the Economy Parking Lot and the Airport Hilton. 3. Take the sidewalk to the end of the glass window wall. 4. Turn right and use the crosswalk across to the designated service animal relief area.

Memphis: Memphis International Airport (MEM) Service animal relief areas inside the terminal are located: Beside B Checkpoint â€” secure side. Gate B11; Gate B30. Pet relief areas outside are located: Baggage Claim/Ground Level â€” grassy area to the left after exiting Concourse A; and Baggage Claim/Ground Level â€” grassy area to the right after exiting Concourse C.

Nashville: Nashville International Airport (BNA) A service animal/pet relief area is located on the north side of the third level, which is the ticketing level, of the terminal.

TEXAS

Abilene: Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) There is a pet relief area located outside the main entrance. From the upper level, main entrance, the grassy area is located on the right.

Austin: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s Dog Walk is landscaped and lighted and includes a pet drinking fountain, dog waste pick-up bag, and trash receptacle. The Dog Walk is located outside the lower level at the far east and west ends of the parking garage. South Terminal: There are multiple grassy areas for pet relief located outside the South Terminal near Short Term parking as well as a pet relief area in the outdoor patio post-security.

Dallas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) There are four designated pet relief areas located inside security: Terminal A – A29; Terminal B – B28; Terminal D – D18; Terminal E – E31. Designated areas for pet relief are also located outside entry doors on the lower level: Terminal A – A8; Terminal C – C2, C39; Terminal D – D15, D29; Terminal E – E2, E38. If you plan on staying overnight at DFW or need overnight care for your pet while you are away Paradise 4 Paws is a premier pet resort for cats and dogs located outside security, near the Airport. Paradise 4 Paws is staffed for 24 hours so that pets can be picked up and dropped off any time, day or night.

Dallas: Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) For those traveling with service animals and pets, Pet Relief Maps are provided at every Information Booth. Pet Park is large enough for any animal to stretch, run and relieve themselves. Pet Park is located at the end of the Baggage Claim Hall on the upper level. Additionally, there is a smaller pet relief area located on the lower level; it is across from the taxi stand. There is also an animal relief area inside the secure portion of the terminal. Pet Relief Area map

El Paso: El Paso International Airport (ELP) The outdoor pet relief area is approximately 18×36 feet and is located outside the terminal on the east side of the Short Term parking lot across from the ticketing doors. Exit the terminal on the ground level, cross the street and turn left into the short-term parking lot. The area includes a fenced-in grassy area with a water station, a pet bag/disposal dispenser station. The indoor pet relief area is located at the end of Concourse B in the rotunda, and it has a grass pad, water spray hose for cleanup, a pet bag/disposal dispenser, and a sink with soap, water, and paper towels.

Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Animal relief areas can be found at the following locations: Level 1, near Ground Transportation Zone 4 and Red Garage; and Level 2, near Gate 20.

Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Animal relief areas can be found at the following locations: Terminal A, outside, west side near Hotel Shuttles and Parking Shuttles pick-up; Terminal B, outside, south side near Limousines pick-up; Terminal C, inside (post-security), across from Gate C2; Terminal D, inside (post-security), across from Gate D6; Terminal D, outside, southwest and southeast of terminal entrance; and Terminal E, outside, northwest and northeast of terminal (shared with Terminal D).

Lubbock: Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport has a Service Animal Relief Area (SARA) located across from Gate 9. Also, there is an animal relief area outside on the east end in front of the terminal at the entrance to the Cargo road.

McAllen: McAllen International Airport (MFE) McAllen International Airport has a Service Animal Relief Area (SARA), located post-security.

San Antonio: San Antonio International Airport (SAT) San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has two post security pet relief areas in each terminal’s concourse, near the gates. The pet relief area resembles a bathroom but has multiple drains on the floors, turf grass, an ornamental water hydrant, waste bags, and a sink for handlers to wash up afterward. The areas are specially constructed to accommodate the needs of pets and their people. Also, there is a designated service animal relief area in each terminal. The area in terminal A is located on Level 0 of the Hourly Garage next to the elevator at the terminal entrance. The area in terminal B is located adjacent to the West exit at the Baggage Claim area, near the Ground Transportation Center.

UTAH

Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) SLC International Airport has four animal relief stations located in and around the airport. Two of the stations are located pre-security, while two others are accessible behind the TSA security checkpoints. Animal relief stations are across the street from each terminal in front of the parking garage. Another is located between Terminal Two and the International Terminal. There are grassy areas equipped with waste stations and space to exercise pets and relieve animals. The areas behind security that are designated for animal relief are located on each side of the airportâ€” one in Concourse B and the second near Concourse E. Because these areas are in the secure area of the airport, passengers and their pets must be escorted outside by either an airport or airline employee. Airline employees from nearby gates can assist by opening the door and walking passengers and their pets to the relief area. Passengers can also contact SLC Airport Operations by calling (801) 647-5159 for assistance. Animal Relief Stations Map

VIRGINIA

Arlington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) At Reagan National all four pet relief areas are outdoors on natural grass, near the pre-security side of Terminals A, B and C. All locations at both airports are signed and include supplies for disposal of pet waste. All of the areas are located outdoors on the “street side” of the terminal buildings: Terminal A at two (2) locations, adjacent to Door 1 and Door 5 at either end of the overhang; Terminal B outside the doors opposite of the South Metrorail Station Entrance; and Terminal C across from the North Metrorail Station Entrance.

Dulles: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Dulles provides five pet relief areas, two inside the midfield concourses (post-security) and three outside the main terminal. The indoor locations also feature unique ventilation and flushing/drainage systems to maintain clean facilities. All locations are signed and include supplies for disposal of pet waste. Areas inside the concourses (post-security): Adjacent to Gate A32, next to the Virgin Atlantic Club; Across from Gate D1. Locations outside the Main Terminal (pre-security): Look for Pet Relief Areas on opposite ends of the Main Terminal. Exit the terminal doors near the United Airlines Ticket Counter and turn right, or exit the terminal doors near the Delta Air Lines Ticket Counter and turn left. There is also a relief area outside, adjacent to baggage claim number 1.

Norfolk: Norfolk International Airport (ORF) The pet relief area is located outside the north ticketing lobby, Main Passenger Terminal.

Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC) There are two conveniently located pet relief areas outside. These two lush grassy areas are located between the parking garage and the terminal. Waste bags and trash receptacles are provided, as well as bench seating, in the clean, well-kept area. Signage to these pet areas is located inside the terminal.

Roanoke: Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) There are two areas available for pets to stretch their legs and take potty breaks. Small grass areas with Mutt Mitts (disposable bags) and trash cans are conveniently located outside of each end of the terminal lobby. For service animals, there is a Service Animal Relief Area past the screening checkpoint. If you have a service animal, please ask an airline employee to escort you and your animal to the service relief area.

WASHINGTON

Seattle: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Sea-Tac Airport (SEA) There are three pet relief areas in the secured section of the terminal. These units have pet waste bags, hand sanitizer, a paper towel dispenser and trash for proper disposal. North Satellite pet relief area is located on the STS level of the N Gates near the escalators. South Satellite pet relief area is located on the STS level of the S Gates near the escalators. The concourse B pet relief area is located across from Hudson News, just before the Concourse B exit. There are two locations outside the Main Terminal equipped to serve as “pet potties” for traveling animals. ??One is located outside of Baggage Claim outside of door #26, just past Carousel 16. It is a small sandy area to the left under the stairs. The other Pet Relief Area is located at the south end of the airport near door #00/02 on the baggage claim level past Carousel 1.

Yakima: Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) Yakima Air Terminal has a designated pet relief area next to the cell phone lot. The area is before the screening, but owners and their pets can be escorted there once through security.

WISCONSIN

La Crosse: La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) La Crosse Regional Airport has a designated Animal Relief Area. The pet relief area is a grassy area outdoors located on the north side of the terminal building (near the rental car parking lot, pre-security). The relief area is marked and contains waste bags and a receptacle for your convenience. For post-security pet relief, pee pads are available at airline counters.

Madison: Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) A pet relief area is located at the north end of the terminal near the taxi boarding area.

Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) General Mitchell International Airport provides an indoor Service Animal Relief Area inside the Main Terminal. Located in a separate area adjacent to the Family Restroom in the Concession Mall, the Service Animal Relief Area contains K9Grass. The soft green synthetic grass â€” designed specifically for dogs â€” sits atop an under-grass flushing system that moves water and cleaning solution across a sloped floor. Pet relief areas are also located outside the lower level at both ends of the terminal.

WYOMING

Jackson Hole: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) Two designated pet relief areas are located at JAC. From the ticketing lobby, exit the north doors and turn left. There is a grassy area located on the northern corner of the sidewalk and terminal building. From the baggage claim area, exit the east-facing doors and walk right on the sidewalk until a parking area is reached. There is a grassy area located on the west side of the parking area along the airport perimeter fence. Mutt Mitts and trash receptacles are available in both areas for your convenience.

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