505.28 TETHERING ANIMALS.

   (a)   No person shall tether an animal outside of a dwelling, without shelter, in any of the following circumstances:

       (1)   For more than eight (8) consecutive hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period with not less than a one (1) hour period between tetherings;

      (2)   If a heat or cold advisory has been issued by a local or state authority or the National Weather Service;

      (3)   If a severe weather warning has been issued by a local or state authority or the National Weather Service;

      (4)   If the tether is less than fifteen (15) feet in length;

      (5)   If the tether allows the animal to touch the adjacent property boundary line fence or cross the property line or cross onto public property;

      (6)   If the tether is attached by means of a pinch-type, prong-type, or choke-type collar or if the collar is unsafe or is not properly fitted;

      (7)   If the animal is not provided with its needs as identified in Section 505.27(c);

   (b)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on the first offense, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on the second offense, and a misdemeanor of the first degree on the third or any subsequent offense. Notwithstanding the foregoing penalties, if an animal becomes sick or injured as a result of a violation of this section, then whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 15-O-49. Passed 6-2-15.)