Fargo, North Dakota

12-0115. – Chains, kennels, tethers, and tie outs.

Chains, tethers, or tie outs must be at least three times the length of the animal secured to it and may not exceed ten pounds in total weight. Such chains, tethers or tie outs must be of durable material, that is strong enough to hold the animal being chained, tethered or tied-out. Any animal secured with a tie out must be so secured in an area that does not allow the animal to become tangled around objects and, thus, preventing the animal from having access to water and shelter. Chains, tethers and tie outs must be placed in such a location as to preclude or prevent the animal secured from reaching a public sidewalk, street or alley. The chain, tether or tie out must not allow the secured animal access to any neighboring property unless written permission has been obtained from the property owner. Animals restrained by a chain, tether, or other tie out device, shall not be secured to any stationary object for more than two consecutive hours, with at least a two-hour rest or relief period between each chaining, and no more than four two-hour chaining periods in a twenty-four hour period. Kennels and pulley/cable run systems shall be exempt from the two-hour restriction provided that:

A. The length of the pulley system is at least twelve feet and the attached tether has a swivel at both ends;

B. The height of the pulley system is mounted at least seven feet above the ground;

C. The space provided inside the kennel is at least thirty-two square feet;

D. The kennel floor is made of solid material, such as cement, brick, durable plastic or other suitable material, not including, however, wood ;

E. The animal or animals so confined or secured to a kennel or pulley system are not confined in it, or to it, for more than ten consecutive hours in a twenty-four hour period.