Evansville, Indiana

6.05.060 Requirements for custodians of animals.

Any person having custody of an animal, as owner or otherwise, shall provide such animal with necessary and adequate care, food, drink, space, shelter, and protection from the elements, as set forth below:

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(D) Primary Enclosures. All gates and doors to the exterior of the primary enclosure shall have tumbler-type locks. Such locks shall mean a key or combination-type lock.

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(3) No dog or cat shall have a tether as its primary security device or as its primary enclosure. The supervised temporary tethering of a dog or cat is permitted for no longer than one hour at a time. If temporary tethers are used as a restraint, the tethers used shall be so placed or attached that they cannot become entangled with the tethering of other animals or any other objects. Such tethering shall be of a type commonly used for the size dog or cat by means of a well-fitted collar. No animal shall be hitched, tied or fastened by any rope, chain or cord that is directly attached to the animal’s neck. Animals that must be tied, hitched, or fastened to restrain them must wear a properly fitted collar or harness. The tying device shall be attached to the animal’s collar or harness. Such chain, rope, or cord shall be at least 10 feet long and have swivels at both ends. Animals may be tethered to a cable run only with the custodian present in the same yard with the animal. Any tether must have swivels on both ends. The tether must be attached to a properly fitting collar or harness.