Waukegan, Illinois

Sec. 4-24. – Tethering.

(a) Conduct prohibited. No person shall chain or tether a dog or cat to a stationary object, unless the dog or cat is in visual range of the responsible party and the responsible party is outside with the dog or cat. No person may be a responsible party if the person is not at least 18 years of age.

(b) In order to protect the health and safety of an animal, an animal control officer or law enforcement officer, who has reason to believe that this section is being violated, shall have the authority to obtain the necessary legal process to allow him or her to enter or to cause to have entered such building or premises to take possession and remove such animal. Any animal removed shall be taken immediately to the animal impounding facility and/or brought to a licensed veterinarian for evaluation, if necessary. Unless the owner is present, a prominent written notice shall be left, advising that the animal has been removed and impounded in accordance with city ordinances, and that the animal is in the custody of the city police animal control.