Pet Owners Tethering Dogs for Over 8 Hours Outlawed as ‘Passive Abuse’ in Birmingham

Pet Owners Tethering Dogs for Over 8 Hours Outlawed as ‘Passive Abuse’ in Birmingham
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Birmingham City Council is cracking down on animal rights abusers with a new law that makes it illegal to tether any animal to a chain, or a fixed point, for longer than eight hours.

The law, approved on July 21, punishes first offenders with a fine of $150. Second and third offenses, committed within 12 months of the first, will incur fines of $250 and $400 respectively.