Chained or penned dogs?
- Thread starter ITS ME
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Good idea, but I dont know if it will be effective. 
TurboK9
New Member
If people would listen it would be great. Problem is, they don't listen. :shrug:
I admire the effort but fear it is futile. It's no different than trying to get pet owners to be responsible and train their dogs and keep them under control.
:shrug:
TurboK9
New Member
The 24/7 is 'implied'.
Which is part of the problem. There is a HUGE difference between putting the dog out on a chain or cable to poo/pee/play for a few minutes, pen as well, and simply leaving them all the time... but people don't make the distinction when it counts.
Heck a good cable or tie out can be better than a fence for some dogs... help keep 'em safe.
:shrug:
ciwmj
New Member
It seems that most people don't bother to find out the regulations for dogs when they move to a new area. In St.Marys Co. an owner is required to have their dogs leashed,chained,of confined to a fencd area. They may not let them run free. With the area traffic as it is ,anyone letting their dog run free doesn't care about the animal. And when it comes to agressive animals that are running free,it is NOT against the law to destroy them.
TurboK9
New Member
A dog chained/penned 24/7 may be miserable, but is only a danger to those who approach.
Perhaps a review of priorities is in order. :shrug:
Personally, I don't see much difference between chaining/penning and leaving out in a fenced yard 24/7 anyway...
Or for that matter, letting it live in the house and never ever actually doing anything with it...
dawn
Well-Known Member
Could you get it when you drive by? :shrug:
I’ve seriously thought about getting the dog. They had another dog and it finally grew old and died. I was relieved. Then 2 weeks later they had a puppy chained to the same tree. Its now about 8 months old…and has a life time of being miserable…in the cold/rain/snow and the heat.
TurboK9
New Member
Nobody would blame you for doing something about it... but before you do anything drastic, I'd call A/C, you don't want the shriff showing up at your door if you take it...
A/C wouldn't be able to do anything...the family isn't breaking the law. The animal has a crate, and a bowl, and shade....(from the tree that he is chained to) legally they aren't doing anything wrong. I just feel sorry for the animal. No human contact and not able to play....its just sad.
TurboK9
New Member
NOT sufficient. Is this saint mary's county?
Shelter must be weatherproof.... crates are not. Bedding must be dry... not in a crate it isn't, if it's raining. Shelter must have a door flap. Shelter must be elevated at least two inches off the ground.
And more, much more.
I'd drop it right in the round file. 