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[violaine]

An alternative to a down payment in fencingDurham NC anti-tethering law in affect January 1st 2010
Posted by scottccf on December 10, 2009

Effective Jaunary 1st, 2010, Durham county’s anti-tethering law goes into affect. This law states a dog can not be tied to any chain or runner and left unattended in the county of Durham. Violations can range from a $50.00 civil fine to being tried criminally. Below is a news release from the Durham County’s website:

Starting January 1, 2010 Durham County, citizens will no longer be able to tie their dog outside with any type of chain or runner. After January 1, 2010 if your dog is tied out and left unattended, it could result in fines anywhere from a $50 civil penalty to taking the dog owner to court and filing criminal charges.

This new anti-tethering ordinance has been enacted to protect the dogs and the citizens of Durham. Dogs left tied out can be at risk of many things, such as accidental choking or injuries from being entangled. Improper tie outs can result in dogs breaking the tie out and becoming a nuisance or danger to neighbors and other animals, getting lost, injured or even killed. Lack of human contact when dogs are tied out can lead to loneliness for the dog and even dog aggression.

For you as a dog owner it means you will need to provide some other way of keeping your dog on your property. We hope you will choose to bring your pet inside, but we realize this may not be the best solution for your family. If you must keep your dog outside you will be required to have a fence. The minimum requirements for the fence are:

•100 square feet for a dog under 20 pounds (10 x10 pen)
•200 square feet for a dog over 20 pounds (10 x 20 pen)
These dimensions are for each dog so for example if you have 2 dogs less than 20 pounds you will need twice the square footage. You also have the option of having an underground fence system professionally installed.

Animal Control strives to help the citizens of Durham County with their animal concerns. If you have any questions regarding this new anti-tethering Ordinance please call us at 919 560-0630.

[Semantics]

Originally Posted by violaine

An alternative to a down payment in fencingDurham NC anti-tethering law in affect January 1st 2010
Posted by scottccf on December 10, 2009

Effective Jaunary 1st, 2010, Durham county’s anti-tethering law goes into affect. This law states a dog can not be tied to any chain or runner and left unattended in the county of Durham. Violations can range from a $50.00 civil fine to being tried criminally. Below is a news release from the Durham County’s website:

Starting January 1, 2010 Durham County, citizens will no longer be able to tie their dog outside with any type of chain or runner. After January 1, 2010 if your dog is tied out and left unattended, it could result in fines anywhere from a $50 civil penalty to taking the dog owner to court and filing criminal charges.

This new anti-tethering ordinance has been enacted to protect the dogs and the citizens of Durham. Dogs left tied out can be at risk of many things, such as accidental choking or injuries from being entangled. Improper tie outs can result in dogs breaking the tie out and becoming a nuisance or danger to neighbors and other animals, getting lost, injured or even killed. Lack of human contact when dogs are tied out can lead to loneliness for the dog and even dog aggression.

For you as a dog owner it means you will need to provide some other way of keeping your dog on your property. We hope you will choose to bring your pet inside, but we realize this may not be the best solution for your family. If you must keep your dog outside you will be required to have a fence. The minimum requirements for the fence are:

•100 square feet for a dog under 20 pounds (10 x10 pen)
•200 square feet for a dog over 20 pounds (10 x 20 pen)
These dimensions are for each dog so for example if you have 2 dogs less than 20 pounds you will need twice the square footage. You also have the option of having an underground fence system professionally installed.

Animal Control strives to help the citizens of Durham County with their animal concerns. If you have any questions regarding this new anti-tethering Ordinance please call us at 919 560-0630.

That's great.

We have had anti-tethering laws here for years but unfortunately they aren't enforced very well and the penalties aren't strict enough, so most people don't care.

Having the legislation itself is important, however, because now it is easier to expand on them. We have a few things in the works here that will make the laws more enforceable and stiffen the penalties.

Progress! Thanks for sharing, Violaine.

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[violaine]

my committee have recently launched a pet food bank in addition to the ongoing work we do in the community for outside dogs who are chained/tethered. today, the amount of dog food collected amounted to around three hundred pounds, and so i thought of a neighbouring county humane society director. she wants to model a committee like ours helping outside dogs, in her own community. in turn, she is assisting us [best she can] with steps their HS have taken to get an ordinance through in favour of the well-being for tethered dogs. we are still going in that direction, but it's been difficult- our county commissioners unfortunately are not at all like hers. i feel like this is the armpit of the usa in areas pertaining to an absence of reasonable steps being taken into the 21st century for the interest of animals across the board!

[key]

I have been catching up on this animal rescue thread. Thank you for starting it.

I spend half the year out in rural New Mexico working with the Humane Society there rescuing homeless dogs and cats. We are a very small organization with no facilities, so we take each rescue/stray into our homes until we can find them a way home or out. It truly is the best alternative for the animals (having a home, rather than being in a crowded loud kennel) but it does take an extra toll on us.

Happy to read about the anti-tethering laws in your area. We are far from there, but headed that direction hopefully. I have been searching, but cannot find the non-profit that I am sure exists that actually provides the kennels for people. Do you know the name of it?

But I did find this site:

http://www.unchainyourdog.org/Laws.htm

[Softly]

not sure if this belongs here.

but I got a cat yeterday. adopted from the spca she is between 2-4 yrs old, they couldn't tell. she is a tortie.

anyway she has been sneezing since we brought her home. and Daddy has a cat and I don't want him to get sick so for now we put her in our extra bedroom with her litter, food and comfy bed. I called the spca and they said keep the cats apart for a bit and they are giving us some medicine for the sneezing.

do you think the other cat is going to get sick??
I feel horrible...

[violaine]

softly, congratulations on your new family member

here are some links for you. i would keep the cats, food/water bowls, et c. separated until the symptoms of the respiratory distressed kitty subside.

http://www.vetinfo.com/causes-cat-cold-infections.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/cencyclopedia/ceindex.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/guide-feline-vaccinations.html

Age Vaccine(s)
6 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
9 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
12 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
15 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
Rabies
Adult Cats Booster annually for all but rabies.
Rabies booster at one year, then every three years .
Avoid vaccinating pregnant females

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Softly

not sure if this belongs here.

but I got a cat yeterday. adopted from the spca she is between 2-4 yrs old, they couldn't tell. she is a tortie.

anyway she has been sneezing since we brought her home. and Daddy has a cat and I don't want him to get sick so for now we put her in our extra bedroom with her litter, food and comfy bed. I called the spca and they said keep the cats apart for a bit and they are giving us some medicine for the sneezing.

do you think the other cat is going to get sick??
I feel horrible...

some cats have respiratory problems and allergies. I have a cat that sneezes often and running nose. have the cat checked and if not temp or infection it could just be allergies. I've started giving the cats (I use to just give the dogs) cod liver oil and I also use that natural flea stuff in water around here (ashley's green products) which has vinegar and garlic in it. This has helped quite a bit but it still happens and I have to clean his eyes a lot.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by violaine

softly, congratulations on your new family member

here are some links for you. i would keep the cats, food/water bowls, et c. separated until the symptoms of the respiratory distressed kitty subside.

http://www.vetinfo.com/causes-cat-cold-infections.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/cencyclopedia/ceindex.html

http://www.vetinfo.com/guide-feline-vaccinations.html

Age Vaccine(s)
6 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
9 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
12 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
15 Weeks
Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Rhinotrachetis
Calcivirus
Chlamydia
Leukemia
Rabies
Adult Cats Booster annually for all but rabies.
Rabies booster at one year, then every three years .
Avoid vaccinating pregnant females

This is simply an alternative. Before going hog wild on vaccinations and supporting the pharmaceutical companies that have no interest in your pets welfare, please read:

http://www.healthyhappydogs.com/VaccinationDanger

I do understand that some things are necessary but I also think prevention is the key to good health. I am required to vaccinate my dogs ONCE rabies and I worm them myself but not as often as recommended. I have a pet pig and if I followed normal vet suggestions I would be giving her vaccinations all the time including monthly (or more often depending where you live) worm med that would actually shorten her life. I don't. I focus on food, lots of clean water, herbs and good care- clean stall, brushing etc. Once a year I might take a poop sample to a vet to look at. I've had blood drawn a few times and shes always checked out wonderfully.

I have older dogs that are breeds that they claim should die sooner. Their slower but I swear they act like pups sometimes.

If you don't have the experience or ability to study and research then perhaps find vets that subscribe to natural remedies and will work with you on a program to keep them safe.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Inuus

I use Taste Of The Wild as well. Works much better for my dog. her coat is so much softer, she sheds less and umm not to be gross but she poops less and more firm. Seems like its easier for her to digest

Oh wow I missed this. I remember when Gouda got sick. How is Gouda now?

TOW is a great food. Will it stay this way as they grow? who knows. I also swear by Cod Liver oil and buy a gallon at amazon Cal Vet for 20 bucks. Over all the decrease in shedding is amazing.

The feed store here that sells it always thanks me for sending them customers to buy it, however they have yet to give me any discounts knowing I also rescue animals and feed animals that aren't mine. I've decided to contact them and see what is involved in becoming a distributor and I'd also like to offer free seminars at the local churches on animal care.

I am a firm believer in food for healing people and animals. You probably get sick of me saying it.

[key]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Goldie!



Found her a block from the highway, and see dogs along highways pretty regularly (as I drive long distances). One of these days I may start a "found on the highway rescue." So far, the ones I have been able get to, I have been able to get to the ACC of the area. But I wonder if that was the best thing to do, you know?

[Semantics]

Originally Posted by key

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Goldie!

What a sweet girl.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by key

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Goldie!



Found her a block from the highway, and see dogs along highways pretty regularly (as I drive long distances). One of these days I may start a "found on the highway rescue." So far, the ones I have been able get to, I have been able to get to the ACC of the area. But I wonder if that was the best thing to do, you know?

she's so pretty!

I know what you mean about rescuing. We rescued a bunch of feral cats and took them to get fixed and the SPCA said they weren't taking cats. The HS here is NOT a no kill shelter. We found homes for some but opted to let them remain wild.

Sometimes I'll see a stray and he/she is just free, roaming around, maybe a little hungry and cold but free.

Sometimes I wish I could fence in my 30 acres and take a bunch of them. Id make them huts and tents, let them run in the woods. Its expensive to care and feed animals.

With the economy some of the shelters that normally get donations are suffering. Especially around here.

[violaine]

goldie is so lovely! she looks very happy

sachita, i totally agree with you on using the list as a guide, and doing vaccine & pet food research - thank you. i, too, prefer vets who have a holistic approach treating the whole animal, instead of the ones who simply nod their head and write down furiously [selling unnecessary] treatment plans.

http://www.holisticvetlist.com/

[key]

Originally Posted by Sachita

she's so pretty!

I know what you mean about rescuing. We rescued a bunch of feral cats and took them to get fixed and the SPCA said they weren't taking cats. The HS here is NOT a no kill shelter. We found homes for some but opted to let them remain wild.

Sometimes I'll see a stray and he/she is just free, roaming around, maybe a little hungry and cold but free.

Sometimes I wish I could fence in my 30 acres and take a bunch of them. Id make them huts and tents, let them run in the woods. Its expensive to care and feed animals.

With the economy some of the shelters that normally get donations are suffering. Especially around here.

The Bob Barker Foundation http://www.djtfoundation.org/ recently stopped funding spay/neuter programs for feral cats. They said they just could not see any real progress made, the cats just reproduce too quickly.

Have you seen this website? http://www.thedogisland.com/

I did not find out for years that this site was fake!!! But what do think about this idea? Rabbits and dogs running free (yes, the dogs eat the rabbits)...The dogs are S/Ned the rabbits are not.....sorry bunny
people.

[WolfyOne]

Originally Posted by Sachita

she's so pretty!

I know what you mean about rescuing. We rescued a bunch of feral cats and took them to get fixed and the SPCA said they weren't taking cats. The HS here is NOT a no kill shelter. We found homes for some but opted to let them remain wild.

Sometimes I'll see a stray and he/she is just free, roaming around, maybe a little hungry and cold but free.

Sometimes I wish I could fence in my 30 acres and take a bunch of them. Id make them huts and tents, let them run in the woods. Its expensive to care and feed animals.

With the economy some of the shelters that normally get donations are suffering. Especially around here.

We still have 13 of the ferals we rescued from our old town and found homes for 11. One had to be put down after we'd had her for over 2 years. We had fixed all of them, even the ones we gave away. I'd do it again in a heart beat if it meant saving a life. My rescues will never go to a shelter.