Fairhope, Alabama
May 12, 2003
It shall be an unlawful act if any person violates any provision of this ordinance and it shall constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
October 16, 2007
This ordinance prohibits dogs from being chained to a fixed point. Under this ordinance, dogs are allowed to be confined by a trolley system, provided the owner is on the premises.
Jonesboro, Arkansas
March 17, 2009
This ordinance prohibits dogs who weigh more than 20 pounds from being tethered to stationary objects. Adult dogs weighing less than 20 pounds may be tethered for no more than two hours at a time.
Little Rock, Arkansas
October 7, 2003
Tethering dogs to any stationary object or point is prohibited.
Maumelle, Arkansas
June 6, 2005
This ordinance prohibits the chaining/tethering of unattended dogs.
Miami, Florida
May 8, 2008
This ordinance prohibits the chaining/tethering of unattended dogs. When tethered, the responsible party must be outside with the dog. The tether must be five times the length of the dog, be connected to a buckle collar or harness, be on a swivel, and weigh no more than one eighth the dog’s weight. Pulley/trolley systems must be at least 15 feet in length.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
October 7, 2008
(effective April 7, 2008)
Tethering is banned unless the responsible party is located outside with the dog and certain other conditions are met.
Okaloosa County, Florida
November 11, 1992
Tethering dogs and cats is prohibited
Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
November 7, 2007
This ordinance prohibits the chaining/tethering of dogs to stationary objects.
Chatham County, Georgia
August 12, 2005
This ordinance prohibits the tethering of dogs and cats to any object, stationary or otherwise, in unincorporated areas of the county.
DeKalb County, Georgia
July 12, 2005
This ordinance prohibits the tethering of dogs to stationary objects. Dogs may be restrained by a running cable or trolley system for a limited amount of time, provided that the system meets certain conditions.
Carthage, Missouri
December 8, 1992
Tethering dogs is prohibited.
Asheville, North Carolina
September 22, 2009
This ordinance prohibits animals from being unattended and restrained by tether in any manner that prevents them from having access to food, water or shelter.
Cumberland County, North Carolina
February 2, 2009
This ordinance prohibits the chaining of dogs outdoors except under certain circumstances, such as if tethering is necessary for the dog's safety and a guardian remains with the dog while he or she is tethered.
Clayton, North Carolina
August 4, 2008
(effective October 4, 2008)
Tethering is banned. No animal shall be tied, chained, fastened, or otherwise tethered to any stationary or inanimate object.
Durham County, North Carolina
September 8, 2008
(effective January 1, 2010)
Tethering is prohibited except when on an attended leash.
New Hanover, North Carolina
1978
Chaining or tethering dogs is prohibited. A chain or rope is not to be used in place of a leash when walking dogs.
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
June 13, 2006
This ordinance prohibits the tethering of dogs.
Lawton, Oklahoma
This ordinance specifies that a dog may not be chained in his or her own yard.
Big Spring, Texas
July 13, 2004
This ordinance prohibits dogs from being chained or tethered to any inanimate object. Dogs may only be kept on a tether held in the guardian’s hand, such as a leash.
Dallas, Texas
July 1, 2008
Tethering is not allowed unless the dog is in the immediate possession of the owner.
Electra, Texas
June 11, 1996
Tethering is prohibited, but dogs may be controlled by the hand-held use of a rope, leash, or chain.
Fort Worth, Texas
January 22, 2008
This ordinance prohibits the chaining/tethering of unattended dogs. An offense under this Section is a Class C misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to $2,000.
Georgetown, Texas
June 24, 2008
(effective December 24, 2008)
Irving, Texas
November 1, 2007
Dogs cannot be tethered and left alone for any period of time.
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