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Pets
or Prisoners?
by Angel Humane Investigator
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Every day animals are kept in small spaces, tethered or chained to an area where
they rarely received adequate care or attention from their owners. They are
often forced to eat, sleep, and defecate in the same area they live. Animal
control and humane agencies receive countless calls from concerned citizens
about animals in these cruel situations. Sadly, in many communities it is not
against the law to confine, tether or chain your animal for long periods of time
as long as they have food, water, and shelter.
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These helpless animals suffer not
just from the psychological issues such as neurosis, and depression but can
often become aggressive and potentially dangerous.
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In addition, dogs that are chained
or tethered can become injured or even strangled. Collars that are heavy or too
tight can become easily embedded in their necks.
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They become “part of the scenery”
and are easily ignored by their owners, often resulting in lack of attention,
grooming, and veterinary care. They are easy targets for harassment, teasing and
attack from other animals.
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Tethering a dog for long periods of time is considered INHUMANE and DANGEROUS
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If an animal
must be housed outside at certain times and a fence or trolley system
isn’t possible, a suitable pen with adequate space and comfortable shelter
is a safe alternative.
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If your dog
must be tethered make sure he or she is properly fitted with a nylon collar
and has enough room to move freely, to avoid strangulation and injury from
becoming tangled up with other objects.
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Never tether your dog for long
periods of time, and NEVER in a natural disaster such as flooding, fires,
tornadoes or hurricanes or blizzards.
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Be
observant. If you see a dog who is consistently without food or water,
or is sick, injured, or too skinny, report it to you local animal control
agency right away. (The easiest way to find yours is through
www.pets911.com) Even if no laws are being broken,
they may be able to persuade or educate the dog owner to improve the
situation.
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