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Posted: March 24, 2009

Chapel Hill passes dog tethering ordinance

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Chapel Hill, N.C. — The Chapel Hill Town Council passed an ordinance Monday regulating the unattended restraint or tethering of dogs, officials said.

The ordinance, which takes effect in 15 months, makes it illegal for a dog to be tethered for more than three hours total during a 24-hour period.

The measure is similar to ones in Orange and Durham counties.

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Granted I don't know how a dog thinks or feels. But I think as long as the tether is a decent length, a dog will generally be happier outside all day than cooped up in the house. There are more sights and smells and interaction with nature. Not to mention that he doesn't have to hold his bladder. This is hardly abuse.
readme
March 24, 2009 4:44 p.m.
"So who's going to have the time to sit and watch and time how long a dog is tied out?"

I will.
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March 24, 2009 4:17 p.m.
when will this go into effect in Wayne Co!?!?!?!
BeachBum08
March 24, 2009 2:54 p.m.
Only in Chapel Hill...
Click to view my profile Coach K is still GREAT
March 24, 2009 2:42 p.m.
"What a complete joke. Government run amok. I suppose it's more humane to leave the dog in the house all day." Yes, it IS more humane to leave the dog in the house all day. What is your point?
mocena
March 24, 2009 2:16 p.m.
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