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Rental Agreement Addendum

Pet Policy

Dogs are welcome at every cabin, and there's no pet fee. Here's what we ask in return.

Effective: August 1, 2026

Applies to: All four cabins (Prairie, Creek, Pine, Rock) at Hugga Retreats, Hocking Hills, Ohio. Covers every booking channel (direct, Airbnb, Vrbo).

Guests who bring a pet agree to the terms below as part of their rental agreement.

1. Allowed Pets

  • Dogs only. No cats, exotic animals, or livestock.
  • Up to 2 dogs per cabin.
  • Up to 75 lbs per dog.
  • Dogs must be at least 6 months old and house-trained.
  • Guests must list every pet (breed, weight, number) at booking. Pets not listed may be refused on arrival.

2. Breeds Not Allowed

Full or mixed breeds of the following are not allowed:

  • Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers
  • Rottweilers
  • Doberman Pinschers
  • Chow Chows
  • Akitas
  • Presa Canarios and Cane Corsos
  • Wolf hybrids

Bite history: A dog that has bitten a person or another animal, or has been declared dangerous or vicious by any authority, is not allowed, whatever its breed.

3. Health & Vaccinations

  • Dogs must have current rabies vaccination as required by Ohio law. Proof must be available on request.
  • Dogs must be free of fleas, ticks, and contagious illness.

4. Conduct on the Property

  • Leash: Dogs must be leashed whenever they are outside the cabin, including on the trails and around the pond. The leash may be no longer than 6 ft.
  • Not left alone: Dogs may not be left unattended outside. Inside, a dog may be left alone only if crated, and for no more than 4 hours.
  • Amenities: Dogs are not allowed in the hot tubs, saunas, cold plunges, or the pond.
  • Furniture: No dogs on beds or upholstered furniture.
  • Waste: Guests must pick up after their dogs right away and throw the waste away.
  • Noise: Guests must keep excessive barking under control out of respect for other cabins.
  • Other guests: Dogs must be kept under control and away from other guests and their pets unless both parties agree.

5. Liability & Damages

  • The guest is fully responsible for their pet. That includes any injury the pet causes to people or other animals, and any damage to the cabin, furnishings, or property.
  • The guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Hugga Retreats, its owners, and its staff from claims, losses, or expenses caused by the guest's pet.
  • There is no pet fee. Hugga may charge the card on file for pet-related damage, extra cleaning, or odor and flea treatment.

6. Enforcement

Hugga may require a pet to be removed from the property, without a refund, if any of the following happens:

  • The pet is a restricted breed or is over the size or number limits.
  • The pet was not disclosed at booking.
  • The pet shows aggressive behavior.
  • The guest breaks these rules.

7. Service Animals

Trained service animals, as defined by the ADA, are allowed in all cabins. The breed, size, and number limits in Sections 1–2 do not apply to them. Service animals must still be leashed or under control, house-trained, and supervised, and the guest is responsible for any damage. Emotional support animals are treated as pets under this policy.

Questions? Email hello@huggaretreats.com or see our FAQ.