Tethering Ordinance Takes Hold In Berkeley

New rules on how to shelter and tether your dog will better protect against animal cruelty, said supporters advocating for the ordinance.

Berkeley Township approved its amendments to the animal control ordinance, voting last month, after animal rights advocates contacted the township urging it to protect animals from being left outside for long hours in extreme temperatures. Besides limiting the amount of time an animal can be tethered over a 24-hour period, it also outlines what kind of tether can be used and mandates provisions for adequate food, water and shelter.

Though it was under consideration last year, the ordinance was being reviewed by the council’s legislative committee and never made it to a final vote, which lead to supporters such as Louise O’Brien and other animal rights activists to ask the council to again look at the changes and vote to amend the ordinance. The council did, introducing it at its early January meeting and voting to approve it at its last meeting.
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