Tethering/Chaining

Suffolk, Virginia

June 5, 2013

Dogs may not be tethered while unattended.

Sec. 10-42 Unattended tethering of dogs prohibited
It shall be unlawful to tether any unattended dog whether or not the dog has been provided adequate space. A violation of this section shall be punishable as a class 4 misdemeanor.

This ordinance shall be effective September 1, 2013.

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