Tethering/Chaining

Madison, Georgia

Sec. 14-113. – Adequate housing.

It shall be unlawful to keep any domestic animal except as follows:

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(4) It shall be unlawful for any owner to chain, tie, fasten or otherwise tether the animal to dog houses, trees, fences, vehicles or other stationary objects as a means of confinement except that the animal may be temporarily confined by a tether while directly attended by its owner.

Sec. 14-114. – Confinement.

(a) Owners shall confine dog(s) within an adequate fence or enclosure or in a house, garage or other building, adequate to prevent the dog from running at large. Dogs may be tethered only temporarily and only while directly attended by their owner.

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