||| FROM WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES |||
We are trialing an updated pet policy through February 2026. Dogs on leashes are now allowed in all passenger areas, except onboard food galleys. Other pets must be in a crate or carrier. Service animals are welcome everywhere, as required by law. Livestock must stay in appropriate enclosures at all times.
Based on customer feedback and in line with other transit agencies, during this 6-month trial through February 2026, dogs on leashes are allowed in the passenger cabins of our ferries:
- Big dogs must stay on the floor, not on seats. Small dogs should be on their owner’s lap or in a carrier.
- Owners must control their pets and clean up after them.
- Crews may direct owners to move pets to a motor vehicle or outside deck if needed for safety or bad behavior.
- All other pets must stay in a crate or carrier, except service animals.
This is a trial, and there will be a review in February 2026. Learn more about our current pet policy and the trial policy on our Pets webpage.
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