ORD-2008-102a - Animal Control Ordinance - Tethering of Dogs

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194 Ted>ering Comnnitbee Report RR1Y~M,IVIENDATIONS July 30m, 2007 Tire Orange Comriy Tet~g Committee, on the basis of its charge fivm the BOCC and after extensive rematch and pQblic input, is proposing Ebel these be as meat to the Cotmty's aairnal ordina~e do restrict bat not pr+nhibl~t the tetberring of dogs in Orange County: This and closely related recommendations regarding masters such as the impl.on of a new ordinance are greseated in this seckion. An ordinances amendment is being proposed because there is presently very little regulation of tiethering is Orange County's animal ordinances, regulations which apply is the unincorporated parts of the County and Id'illsborough. A minimwn standaz+d.~ is set out in Section YII in these terms: "If any tmattended animal is ressrained by a chain, leash or similar restraint, it shall be designed and placid to prevent choking or 'strangulation. Such chain or restraint shall not be less than tea (10) feet in length and either oa a swwwel designed to prevent the animal from choking or strauglmg itself; or on a chain rue" a As formulated below, in order to more effectively regalate the practice of tethering in Orange County, the Tethering Committee's specific recommendationsEallinto Erna closely related areas: Linnitstion and Requirements • Tom' should be limited to three !31 homswithin atwenty-four-hour period. and a tethered ~:.:.,.: ;all be keat in accordance with all othcr Laws. inchidmg~bat not limited to :.,~,+P.,ta fur fc~od_ water and shelter. By limiting tethering to three (3) hours per day, such as ordinance would reduce the risk of nonconttoIled contact between dogs and P~P~ which is sometimes responsible for dog attacks and bites, and it could improve or enhance the overall conditions and care of dogs themselves. It should be noted that the Committee is 4 North Csrolioa General Statota (NOGS'~ (sa~ians 14360 farvvercl) peiiaming to deity is animals roaY ePPIY in some cite m bow an animsl is sagged. With only one exoepRion. howevor, it does not make say specific mention of reshaiat ~ bethrtiag. The exczpfion is NCGS 143623 (Restraining dogs in a creel mamrer),'wbich makes it a-Giese 1 misdemeanor Sor someone to "malicioasly resizain a dog using a chsia or wicz grossly m e~ccess of the si~a neoessmy to res[~sia fie dog safiely."