Bexley, Ohio

618.05 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS GENERALLY.

(5)   No person shall allow an animal to be tethered outdoors:

A.   Unattended between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

B.   If a heat or cold advisory or a severe weather warning has been issued by a local or state authority or the national weather service for the area in which the animal is kept or harbored;

C.   With a pinch, prong, or choke-type collar;

D.   With a tow chain, log chain, padlock chain, or any type of tether unsuitable for the animal’s size and weight;

E.   With a tether that is entangled or does not allow free movement of the animal for the full length of the tether;

F.   In a manner that will allow it to reach within the property of another person, a public walkway, or a road;

G.   In a manner that could allow it to become entangled with a fence or other tethered animals;

H.   For a period of time exceeding 60 minutes; or

I.   With the use of a muzzle.