Animal Services Officers Enforcing Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs Law; No Unattended Outdoor Tethering of Dogs during Extreme Cold Weather
Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 02/12/2015 06:36 PM EST
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For Immediate Release: February 12, 2015
Animal Services Officers Enforcing Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs Law; No Unattended Outdoor Tethering of Dogs during Extreme Cold Weather
Due to the extremely cold temperatures expected tonight through Monday, February 16, Montgomery County Animal Services Division (ASD) Interim Director Donald Johnson is announcing enforcement of Executive Regulation 10-10AM, Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs. A portion of the regulation states: “a person must not tether a dog under circumstances that endanger its health, safety, or well-being including: unattended tethering of the dog during a weather emergency.”
The regulation is enforced during periods of high heat and humidity, and during conditions of extreme cold, wind, and heavy snow, which can all be damaging to dogs and other animals. The penalty for violation is a $500 fine.
Montgomery County Police Animal Services officers remind residents to be particularly careful with all pets during this period of cold weather. The best advice is to bring pets indoors. Even animals that are accustomed to living outdoors can be susceptible to the dangers of cold weather. Livestock should have a place to get out of the wind; dry bedding should be provided to protect them from frostbite.
ASD Officers will be on-call, patrolling neighborhoods and responding to any animal-related emergencies. Anyone who sees an animal left outside that appears to be in danger, call the Animal Services Division immediately at 301-279-8000.
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Media Contact: Lucille Baur, 240-777-6507
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