Tethering-Penning
Bringing Awareness to the Plight of Chained Dogs
Tamira Ci Thayne, co-founder and CEO of Dogs Deserve Better which has pioneered anti-tethering laws for dogs, has now launched Operation Fido's Freedom to convince Pennsylvania legislators to pass anti-tethering legislation.
Connecticut Legislature Strengthens Anti-Chaining Law
Update May 7, 2010: The Connecticut legislature has passed S.B. 274 which improves on the state's current law making it illegal to chain a dog for an "unreasonable period of time." Ct. Stat. 22-350a
SC Bill Would Prevent Local Govts from Passing Strong Anti-Chaining Laws
A South Carolina bill, S.B. 958, that would place some restrictions on tethering animals, has been paid no attention since it was introduced last January, 2009 by state Sens. Jake Knotts, Tom Davis, and Michael Rose.
LA House to Debate Anti-Chaining Bill Today!
Update May 7, 2010: The Louisiana anti-chaining bill, H.B. 219, is scheduled for debate by the House of Representatives on May 10!
Illinois Bill Returned to Rules Committee
Update April 30: This anti-chaining bill passed the Illinois state Senate by a vote of 41-11 but did not pass the Agriculture and Conservation Committee in the House of Representatives and has now been returned to the Rules committee.
NC County Finds Most Abuse/Neglect Because of Chaining
The Forsyth County Animal Control advisory board will recommend restrictions on tethering dogs. Under the current proposal it would be illegal to tether a dog unless the animal "is in the visual range of an owner/custodian and the owner/custodian is with the dog".
MD Senate Rejects Anti-Tethering Bill
Update: Though the Judicial Proceedings Committee favorably reported this bill to limit chaining of dogs, the bill failed in the Senate.
Original report: Maryland has joined a number of states that have pending bills that would limit the number of hours a dog can be chained each day.
HI Legislature Passing Anti-Tethering Bills
Update Mar. 31, 2010: A Hawaii Senate legislative committee has approved the restrictions on tethering in H.B. 2724. The bill has passed the House.
Colorado Sled Dogs Need Your Help!
Under the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture regulations for the state's Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act, "[f]acilities that breed, train or house Alaskan dog breeds or Alaskan breed crosses, specifically for the purpose of pulling dog sleds" can request a waiver of the ban on chaining dogs as a primary means of confinement. 8 CCR 1201-11.12.00.B.1.c(1)-(2)
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