HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Public Health & Safety CommitteeMiami -Dade Board of County Commissioners' Public Health and
Safety Committee:
Tethering, the act of confining an animal to a fixed location with a
collar and line, is an inappropriate method of confinement for dogs.
As representatives of the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association,
we disavow this practice on the grounds that it is inhumane.
Tethering is not only unsafe for dogs due to collar injuries and
exposure -related illness but has also been shown to increase
aggression in pets maintained under these conditions.
In 1996, The United States Department of Agriculture said, "Our
experience in enforcing the Animal Welfare Act has led us to conclude
that continuous confinement of dogs by a tether is inhumane."
In 2003, The American Veterinary Medical Association said, "Never
tether or chain your dog because this can contribute to aggressive
behavior."
Miami -Dade should enact legislation to reflect the prevailing wisdom
on this issue and the values of its local veterinary community.
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