(a) It is unlawful to attach chains ot other tethers, restraints or implements directly to a dog or cat without the proper use of a collar, harness, or other device designed for the purpose and designed to prevent injury to the animal.
(b) No person shall;
(1) Except as provided in subsection (b)(2), tether a dog or cat for more than two continuous hours; provided that tethering of the same dog or cat may resume after a hiatus of three continuous hours; and provided further that the tethering of the same dog or cat shall not be tethered more than three times in a 24-hour period; or
(2) When the outside temperature is equal to or greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit or equal or less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit, tether a dog or cat for more than one continuous hour; provided that tethering of the same dog or cat may resume after a hiatus of three continuous hours; and provided further that the tethering of the same dog or cat is allowed no more than two times in a 24 hour period; or
(3) Use a tethering device, including, but not limited to, chain, leash, rope, collaring device, or any assembly or attachments thereto, the weight of which inhibits the free movement of the animal within the area tethered; provided that for the purpose of the subsection, in no event shall the tethering device, including any assembly or attachments thereto, weight more than 1/8 of the animals body weight; or
(4) Tether a dog or cat in such manner as to cause injury, strangulation, or entanglement of the dog or cat on fences, trees, or other man-made or natural obstacles.
(c) For the purpose of tethering a dog or a cat, the chain, leash, rope, or other tethering device used shall be at least ten feet in length, unless this length allows the dog or cat to be on property other than the owner's property, or results in a violation of subsection (b) (4).
(Ord. 15866. Passed 4-18-23.)