Tie-Downs May Be Illegal
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Tie-downs have been discussed in this space previously. Soon, using this method to tether a dog may be illegal:
“…If this law passes you are still allowed to tie your dog up, as long as you stay near them and keep a very close eye. What you can’t do is tie your dog up and leave them all alone.”
link: New Law Might Make Tethering Your Dog Illegal
This would be welcomed legislation that would be in the best interests of dogs. Kudos to Miami-Dade County.
Catherine Forsythe
Tags: dogs, security, legislation, miami-dade county
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Margery
November 30th, 2007
at 11:42am
I applaud Animal Services for proposing a law against chaining dogs. Tethering is inhumane and makes dogs aggressive.
In 1996, The United States Department of Agriculture said, “Our experience in enforcing the Animal Welfare Act has led us to conclude that continuous confinement of dogs by a tether is inhumane.”
A 1994 study by the Centers for Disease Control found that chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite.
And the American Veterinary Medical Association said in 2003, “Never tether or chain your dog because this can contribute to aggressive behavior.”
Many animal protection groups, including the Humane Society of the United States, oppose chaining. Everyone should read the information on the following websites:
Humane Society of the United States:
www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/animal_abuse_and_neglect/the_facts_about_chaining_or_tethering_dogs.html
Dogs Deserve Better:
www.dogsdeservebetter.org/home.html
Sled Dog Action Coalition:
www.helpsleddogs.org/remarks-abuseinkennels.htm#chaining