Cameron, Missouri

Sec. 5-105. – Tethering.

(a) Animal cannot be tethered unless an adult is home.

(b) Animal cannot be tethered between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

(c) Animal must be attached to tether by a leather or nylon collar or harness.

(d) Collar must be circumference of animal’s neck plus one (1) inch.

(e) No choke or pinch collars.

(f) Tether must be designed for animals—no log chains.

(g) Tether cannot weigh more than 1/8 of the animal’s weight.

(h) Tether must be at least twelve (12) feet long.

(i) Tether must be unbroken and free of tangles.

(j) Tethered animals must be placed where the animal cannot be in danger of being strangled or hung.

(k) Placement of a tethered animal must be in an area free of debris and obstacles.

(l) Tethered animal must be able to reach water, shelter and dry ground.

(m) Tethered animal must not be out in extreme weather such as extreme heat greater than ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit, freezing temperatures of thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit or less, tornados, hail or rain.

(n) Each tethered animal must be tethered in separate areas so as not to become entangled.

(o) Any tethered animal shall not be allowed to reach within six (6) feet of:

(1) Public right-of-ways;

(2) Public access to the structure;

a. Sidewalk to the structure;

b. Any door that may be accessed by the public or emergency services;

(3) Neighboring property lines.