With this new ban in place, more doggies will be safe from abuse. it's important to put the well-being of our pets no matter what! Good on Detroit for making such a positive change!
In a city that sees far too many abused dogs, a new ordinance has been passed to provide much greater protection to Detroit dogs who are being neglected outside: they can no longer be chained, they must not be tethered outside for more than three hours, and they must have protection from the elements.
via: Life With Dogs
The new ordinance states that no dog owner shall:
Continuously tether a dog for more than three hours per day.
Tether a dog without access to shade when sunlight is likely to cause overheating or withoutaccess to appropriate shelter for insulation and protection against cold and dampness when the atmospheric temperature falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tether a dog without securing its food and water source to prevent its being tipped over or spilled by the tether.
Tether a dog in an area composed entirely of bare earth subject to becoming wet and muddy in the event of precipitation, and without any dry surface area for cover or protection.
Violators of the law will be fined up to $500, and may have their dog seized after the third offense. The Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society will try to help provide dog houses, fencing, swiveling cables, and no-tip food bowls to people in need.
While this ban will make things a lot better for pups, there is still more to be done to keep them safe. There are, unfortunately, too many dogs that are abused and never get any help. We can do so much to make the world better for them too.
For more on this new ban, be sure to check out Life With Dogs.
