New legislation being considered

[caseysmom]

This sounds like a good idea to me...

http://www.kcra.com/news/9309072/detail.html

[shihtzulover850]

yeah it does! I hope is goes through!

[sammy101]

i hope it goes through and other cities and states will follow.

[Lady's Human]

Define "chained".

Depending on the definition, I would be in violation, even though Lady has a huge area to run.

[lizbud]

Define "chained".

Depending on the definition, I would be in violation, even though Lady has a huge area to run.

LH, I don't know that there CAN be a "lot" of definitions for chained.
I mean chained is chained. If it's not an all day tie out, I think they would
take that into consideration.

I do hope they pass the legislation. Some cities already have it now.

[caseysmom]

Bryanna...this is California...so don't hold your breath about Tennesse...I imagine it is more common in more rural places.

Ladyshuman, I am sure your setup is safe and humane...we all know you, this would hopefully be to help with abuse issues that would not pertain to you.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Bryanna...this is California...so don't hold your breath about Tennesse...I imagine it is more common in more rural places.

I see at least 3 dogs a day, (counting Roxy) chained up here. There's a dog down the road who I've never seen get human contact except being yelled at.. Roxy's been in the laundry room alot more lately! It's an improvement *sigh* Sorry for getting off topic

[Kfamr]

LH, the artical states what "chained" means..

chaining of dogs to a stationary object, such as a tree or fence, as a primary means of confinement.

That's what ticks me off the most. Chaining "your dog" to 'live' it's 'life' on a chain is a form of cruelty, IMO. Chaining your dog up on a cool fall day for a few hours at a time is fine, IMO.


It seems "alright" to everyday people in most states to chain a bigger dog up outside while a little fru-fru gets the comfort of heat and AC. Something like this would prohibit that and hopefully force people to give these dogs a good life.

[lute]

It seems "alright" to everyday people in most states to chain a bigger dog up outside while a little fru-fru gets the comfort of heat and AC. Something like this would prohibit that and hopefully force people to give these dogs a good life.

i agree! it pissed me off to see all these small dogs getting treated like royalty when the big dogs are being treated like dirt! literally!

i know plenty of peple where this kind of abuse is acceptable:

my friend keeps her 4 chihuahuas inside while her lab stays outside.
another friend has a dachshund as a "lap dog" but keeps her boxer outside.
my broher's girlfriend keeps her 3 small dogs inside while her shepherd mix is outside.
my grandparents keep their shih tzu indoors, but they think it's stupid that i keep a sibe and a great dane in the house.

[zoomer]

That sounds like an awesome idea! I sure hope it works out.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Hope it gets passed! (Maybe it will spread to TN, and Roxy can end her chain-free life!)

[allmypets615]

When my brothers and I were little we had a dog that lived outside 24/7. He was chained up during the night even though we had a fenced in yard. We used to let him off the chain and play with him all the time. Its the people who leave the dog out the all the time,(as a yard decoration) and have little to do with it...these are the people who we want stopped.
After I moved out, I always had my dog in the house with me. I never leave them unattended when they are out side (even to pee). I am always afraid something might happen to them if I am not there.
Missy

[caseysmom]

Bryanna, I know you do the best you can for Roxy and we are all proud of you for that.

and just for the record and I have said it before, my little fufu dog does a heck of a lot more damage than my big mutt.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Bryanna, I know you do the best you can for Roxy and we are all proud of you for that.

and just for the record and I have said it before, my little fufu dog does a heck of a lot more damage than my big mutt.

Thanks .
Lily's done alot more damage than Roxy has to.. Lily's the one who tears everything up in a million pieces (towels, toilet paper, etc.) When the worst Roxy has done is poop in the house ( )

[Lady's Human]

Here is my problem with the legislation:

Animal abuse laws cover animal abuse in a broad fashion. Is the Animal Control officer feels the animal is being abused FOR ANY REASON then he/she can do something about it. With the language of the law, it would open doors that don't need to be opened.