
|Articles|September 1, 2010
Lawmakers crack down on dog restraints
Tethering or restraining dogs in an inhumane fasion will soon become a crime in Louisiana.
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BATON ROUGE — Tethering or restraining dogs in an inhumane fashion will soon become a crime in Louisiana with the passage of House Bill 219. The bill makes it illegal to tie, tether or restrain a dog in any way that conflicts with its welfare, unless the restraint is being used as part of an accepted veterinary practice. HB 219 was signed into law July 6 and took effect Aug. 15.
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