NYC law bans long tethering of dogs
The New York City Council has approved a bill making it illegal for dogs to be tethered outside for more than three hours in a 12-hour period. (Jan. 17, 2011) Credit: AP
The New York City Council has approved a bill making it illegal for dogs to be tethered outside for more than three hours in a 12-hour period.
The Council voted 41-7 on Tuesday in favor of the measure. First-time violators will be given a written warning or a fine of up to $250 if the animal is injured. Repeat offenders could be fined $500 and get up to three months in jail.
The lawmakers also approved a bill that raises license fees for dogs that haven’t been neutered from $11.50 to $34.
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