Prattville, Alabama

Sec. 10-43. – Dog tethering.

(b) Chaining/tethering dogs.

(1) Direct point chaining or tethering of dogs to any stationary object is prohibited.

(2) Permitted restraint methods include the following: a trolley system with swivels on both ends, affixed to a nonabrasive comfortably fitted collar or harness. The tether of the trolley is to be not less than ten feet and not more than 12 feet. This means of restraint cannot be utilized by the owners between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. In enforcing this section, any duly authorized officer or agent of the municipality shall use reasonable discretion in carrying out the duties and requirements of this section.

(3) No person owning or keeping a dog shall subject the dog to cruel conditions at any time. Cruel conditions are defined as, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a. Filthy and dirty confinement conditions, including but not limited to exposure to excessive animal waste, garbage, dirty water, noxious odors, dangerous objects that could injure or kill the dog upon contact, or other circumstances that could cause harm to the dog’s physical health.

b. Taunting, prodding, hitting, harassing, threatening or otherwise harming a tethered or confined dog.

c. Subjecting the dog to dangerous conditions, including extreme temperatures or attack by other animals.