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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

New Law Limits Dog Tethering To 30 Minutes In Freezing Temperatures


A new portion of Pennsylvania’s Libre’s Law mandates that pet owners cannot leave animals outside in freezing temperatures without adequate shelter for more than 30 minutes.

Area shelters are doing their best to warn citizens of the changes as temperatures begin to drop. Violations could result in fines and even jail time.

Possible penalties include fines ranging from $50 to $750, and up to 90 days in jail for minor offenses. More serious cases involving neglect and abuse could result in dog owners paying fines up to $15,000 and spending seven years in prison for a third-degree felony.

To read more on this story, click here: New Law Limits Dog Tethering To 30 Minutes In Freezing Temperatures


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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Dogs Are No Longer Allowed to be Tied Up for Hours on End in Springfield, Missouri


Dogs are no longer allowed to be tied up for hours on end in Springfield, Missouri. The city council unanimously voted to pass a bill that targets owners who leave their dogs tethered on chains.

City Council is enacting an ordinance to limit the tethering of dogs to temporary periods not to exceed 30 minutes. When dogs are tied up, dogs must be on a non-choke type collar.

The proposal comes at a time when many humane societies are spreading awareness that tethering pets is not only harmful to the animals but potentially dangerous for people as well.

Tethered dogs become bored, anxious and anti-social and this can cause a dog to negatively act out. It also gives rise to a higher chance of a dog lashing out and biting someone.

Dog owners who break the law could face fines.

Certain exceptions were highlighted in the bill and apply in circumstances where:

Tethering shall be allowed on rare occasions when it is necessary for the dog owner of a custodian to complete a temporary task that requires the dog to be physically restrained for a reasonable amount of time.

Tethering shall be allowed for short periods of time for the dog to relieve himself.

During the time the dog is tethered, he must be provided with adequate shelter and water.

When riding outside the passenger compartment of a vehicle in transit or when tied to a legally parked vehicle, the dog must be secured by a non choke collar or body harness.

The complete wording of the bill can be read HERE. 


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