A tethering amendment to the Orange County Animal Ordinance, which restricts the tethering of dogs to a maximum of three hours within a 24-hour period, becomes effective Thursday, Nov. 19. During the first six months of the amendment's enforcement, only warning notices will be issued for tethering violations.
The amendment was approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners at its Nov. 18, 2008, meeting. The amendment includes numerous exemptions to the limitations, including dogs that are within the visual field of a responsible party and those accompanying people in camping or other recreational areas.
The amendment also included 12 months of public outreach and education between Nov. 18, 2008, and Nov. 18 of this year.
The ordinance change is based upon a report and recommendations by the Tethering Committee, appointed by the commissioners, working in conjunction with the Animal Services Advisory Board, along with public input.
The ordinance only applies to the unincorporated parts of the county and Hillsborough. Chapel Hill has adopted its own tethering amendment, which differs from the County's and becomes effective in March 2010.
For more information on Orange County's amendment, including a full list of changes and exemptions, visit the Animal Services Web site at www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices or call Animal Services at 942-7387.
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