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| ANTI - TETHERING LAW FOR DOGS |
provider writes, "Did You Know? The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the existing County Ordinance on tethering animals. As of September 1, 2003, it is unlawful to chain or tether your dog outdoors between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (County Ordinance 2003-029).
When Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control receives complaints about dogs tied up outdoors, officials
will respond and issue a violation (warning) during the first visit. It is important that residents calling in a
complaint be very specific about the address and identification of the animal(s) being tied up during the
specified times."
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Animals that are sufficiently housed in kennel runs or fenced yards and have adequate shelter, food, and fresh
water are not considered tethered outdoors.
Penalties for tethering violations:
1st Offense Written Warning
2nd Offense $ 91 Fine
3rd Offense $166 Fine
4th Offense Mandatory Court Appearance & up to $500 Fine
Why Dogs Should not be Tethered or
Chained Outdoors:
Exposure to cold or extremely hot weather
Tendency to become tangled in tether/chain
Becomes aggressive towards humans and other animals
Mental stress
No companionship; poor socialization
Health deterioration: internal/external parasites
Tendency to become territorial
Can develop storm phobia
Being teased and tormented
Skin problems from constant exposure to humidity and rain
Collar not usually checked and becomes embedded around neck
Sun burn and at risk for heat stroke
Increased exposure to rabid wild animals
Attack from free roaming animals
To report a tethered dog, call 561-233-1200, ext. 0. Pahokee/Belle Glade residents call 924-5656. Boca
and Delray residents call 276-1344, ext. 0.
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Posted on Nov 10, 2006 07:49am.
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