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Good News for Fort Worth Dogs: Tethering Now Illegal

The inhumane practice of tethering an unattended dog is now illegal in Fort Worth (Texas).

The ban is similar to one already passed in Irving and Austin and another being discussed in Dallas. Dogs can't be tied to a stationary object or a trolley system, according to the new ordinance.

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An offense would be a Class C misdemeanor, similar to a traffic ticket, and subject to a fine of up to $2,000. The new ordinance is tougher than a 2007 state law that Fort Worth officials said was confusing and difficult to enforce. That state law included time and weather conditions for the prohibition against tethering.


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Deemed Newsworthy by Frank on January 22, 2008 at 07:02:41 PM
File Under: Animal Law
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