Tethering/Chaining
Columbus, Indiana
6.08.100 General animal care.
Every owner of an animal within the city shall see that their animal:
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B. Is not tethered or left unattended between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. If chained or tied outside, that animal shall have available at all times a chain, leash, or lead approved by Animal Care Services, not less than ten feet or two and one-half lengths of the animal, whichever is the greater. However, this chain, leash or lead cannot allow the animal to enter onto or into another person’s property or onto or into the public right-of-way;
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H. Is not chained or tethered in a regular or continuous manner, as determined by the Animal Care Services Department.
I. Is not restrained by the neck with the use of a rope, wire, chain or other metal collar.