Chanute, Kansas

6.04.145 – Tethering of animals.

It shall be unlawful to continuously tether an animal for more than 1 continuous hour, except that tethering of the same animal may resume after a hiatus of 3 continuous hours, for up to 3 hours total time on tether per day.

1. For the purpose of tethering an animal, a chain, leash, rope, or tether shall be at least 10 feet in length, and not less than 3 times the length of the animal from tip of nose to base of tail.

2. A chain, leash, rope, collaring device, tether, or any assembly or attachments thereto used to tether an animal shall not weigh more than ⅛ of the animal’s body weight, or due to weight, inhibit the free movement of the animal within the area tethered.

3. Animals shall be tethered in such a manner as to prevent injury, strangulation, or entanglement on fences, trees, or other man made or natural obstacles.

4. It is unlawful to attach chains or other tether restraint implements directly to an animal without the proper use of a collar, harness, or other device designed for that purpose and made from a material that prevents injury to the animal. Use of a choke or pinch type collar for tethering is prohibited.
   
5. Continuous tethering of an animal may be permitted by the animal control officer for a limited period of time during special circumstances such as repair or replacement of a fence, or temporary custody of an animal.