On that Friday, it will no longer be legal to "tether" a dog outside unattended.
The ordinance states:
Section 34-205(b) of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to add the following new
subparagraphs:
(5) It shall be unlawful for the owner, custodian, or harborer of any dog to restrain or anchor such animal by means of a
tether. Notwithstanding the prior sentence, a dog may be temporarily restrained by means of a tether while the dog is
attended by its owner, custodian, or harborer.
(6) Any tether used to temporarily confine a dog while attended by its owner, custodian, or harborer as provided in
subsection (5'), above, must be attached to a properly fitted collar or harness and shall not be wrapped directly around
the dog's neck. Such tethers shall not be excessively heavy or weighted so as to inhibit the dog's movement.
Fulton County Animal Services has tips:
Bring your dog inside. This is the best way for your dog to join the family. Fulton County Animal Services along with Dogs Deserve Better can teach how to walk him and show you how to teach him what is okay and is not okay.
Spay and neuter. Fulton County Animal Services is glad to fix your pets for free! A neutered male is less likely to try to escape a fence or 'mark' in the home. A spayed female dog will not go into heat so she will not roam looking for a mate.
Install a fence. A fence gives your dog limited freedom and makes house training easier with quick access to the outdoors.
For information, check out the Fulton County Animal Services at http://www.fultonanimalservices.com/
