Ban the Chaining of Dogs in Springfield, Illinois.

  • by: Roger Smith
  • recipient: Mayor Mike Houston, Springfield City Council

FRIENDS DON'T CHAIN FRIENDS!
Dogs are social beings who thrive on interaction with humans and other animals. While people with large parcels of land—and those without fenced-in yards—use tethering as a means of keeping dogs on their property, this type of confinement causes the animals a great deal of physical and psychological pain.

In addition to being deprived of socialization, tethered dogs are often the victims of abuse and neglect, suffering from sporadic feedings, empty water bowls, inadequate veterinary care and exposure to weather extremes. They are forced to eat, sleep, urinate and defecate in the same confined area, which goes against their natural instincts. Tethered dogs also suffer neck injuries from collars that have become embedded into their skin—some even strangle to death when chains become entangled with other objects. Chained in place, they are also helpless to defend themselves against abusive people, stray dogs and wild animals who may invade their space. In addition, unaltered, chained female dogs are likely to attract strays, leading to unwanted litters.

As it currently stands, it is completely legal to tether an animal in Springfield as long as the animal has food, water, and shelter. Please join me in asking the mayor and city council to enact an ordinance that bans the chaining of dogs in the city limits. Dogs are more vulnerable to attack, disease, and psychological disorders when left on a chain. Not to mention, being chained up is no way to live.
To read more about the effect of animal tethering check out
 http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/advocacy-center/animal-laws-about-the-issues/tethering.aspx

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