New Laws for Land O' Lakes Dog Owners
It’s no longer legal to leave an unattended dog chained up in Pasco County.
Land O’ Lakes dog owners have some new rules to follow. The Pasco County Commission approved changes to its animal ordinance yesterday, Feb. 19, that outlaw tethering dogs on chains unless they’re under direct human supervision. The law does not pertain to dogs on leashes out for walks. The new tethering law is just one of several changes made to the ordinance during Tuesday’s meeting. Other changes include new restrictions for kennels and other rules that are meant to help ensure animals are properly cared for. The tethering rules make it mandatory for a person to be physically outside with a dog while it is on a chain. They also require that a person have visual contact with the dog. The rules also require a two-point restraint or a …
Liz Lynch
9:26 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
This has been a long time coming! Dogs in the back of trucks should of NEVER been legal! I hope they get the selling of pups at the flea market outlawed, nothing bothers me more than seeing those poor things in the summer heat. While they are at it ban the sale of them on the SIDE OF THE ROAD. I have seen that a few times also!!!! more ›