December 28, 2021

New Texas dog law combats cruelty - Chron

It will soon be illegal for Texas dog owners to chain up their pets outside.
It will soon be illegal for Texas dog owners to chain up their pets outside.

Come early January, it will be illegal for Texas dog owners to chain up their pets outside. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law in October to help ensure more humane care for companion animals. Violations are considered a Class C misdemeanors punishable by a fine up to $500, according to the bill.

The Safe Outdoor Dog Act (or Senate Bill No. 5) bans the use of chains for tethering dogs outside and mandates necessities such as shelter, shade, and clean water. Under the new law, dog owners may only use humane tethers such as trolley systems or ziplines and all allowable tethers must be attached to a properly fitting collar or harness.



source: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/new-Texas-dog-law-combats-cruelty-16734883.php

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