It actually happened and they voted to ban the tethering because I guess they finally realized how cruel it was to keep those poor dogs chained up all day long. I am seriously overwhelmed by how many of you stepped up to help out with this because honestly I was …
November 15, 2022
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, are petitioning for a new law in The Village of Ossining, NY which will make it illegal to tether dogs and other animals unattended for long periods of time.
This law will improve the quality of life for both humans and dogs who reside in our community. We have the capability to reduce suffering and create a more desirable place to live by empowering our citizens and law enforcement to act on this cruel practice.
- Statistics show that tethered dogs are much more likely to bite or attack than untethered dogs due to their confinement and frustration
- Tethered dogs commonly bark incessantly and impact the neighborhood’s quality of life
- Tethered dogs are not able to run or protect themselves against other animals entering their space
- Tethered dogs can be stolen and used for animal research, illegal dog fighting, or worse
- Food and water left outside for tethered dogs can be spilled, frozen or eaten by other animals
- Tethered dogs are often left outside regardless of the weather condition and without adequate shelter
Currently, there are 19 states with laws that address the tethering of dogs. Additionally, there are 35 communities who created local laws that completely prohibit unattended tethering of dogs, and another 78 communities with local laws that limit the time dogs can be tethered.
Let’s all help The Village of Ossining “break the chain” and join these other communities in improving our quality of life as well as the lives of dogs in our Village.
Updates
October 13, 2022
I just looked at the screen and saw 250 signatures and my hands are actually shaking a bit because I honestly did not think this would take off so fast. It is wild to think about all those dogs in Ossining who might finally get some relief if we keep pushing forward and honestly I am just so overwhelmed by how many people actually care about this.
Reached 250 supporters
October 12, 2022
February 21, 2018
One hundred signatures is actually kind of wild to look at because I remember staring at the screen when it was just one and I honestly thought maybe just my friends would see it. My coffee is cold and I have been reading all these comments about folks seeing dogs tied up in the rain and it just makes me feel like we are finally starting to turn the corner on this.
Reached 100 supporters
February 20, 2018
74 Comments
I was raised in Ossining but live in FL now. Our county passed a law against dog tethering 2 years ago. Please Ossining, follow the example! Dog tethering is cruel and inhuman.
I grew up in Ossining and had no idea there was not a non tethering law. That really breaks my heart being an animal lover . And my hometown is promoting abuse. I thought dogs by law should have adequate shelter. Please put these laws in place.
No dog should be tethered for long periods of time =especially, unsupervised. If you are going to have a dog, you need to protect & give stimulation via exercise, walks, love. If people aren't going to do that for any reason, they shouldn't have a dog.
We are the state that created the ASPCA in 1866 to protect and advocate for humane treatment of animals; This law will continue those efforts of care & protection where none exist!
If you refuse or cannot take the dog inside your home do not get a dog. It should be treated humanely, like a family member. Would you tether your child outside in the cold all day and night. Shame on you who have no compassion or empathy for other living beings.
People that feel the need to tether their dogs outside, rather than let them inside should probably not own dogs! Horrible existence for any animal. And very obvious that the people that do this to animals, have no empathy for animals, there for should not have/own them!
This should never ever happen..let’s do this to the owners..
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It actually happened and they voted to ban the tethering because I guess they finally realized how cruel it was to keep those poor dogs chained up all day long. I am seriously overwhelmed by how many of you stepped up to help out with this because honestly I was …
November 15, 2022
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, are petitioning for a new law in The Village of Ossining, NY which will make it illegal to tether dogs and other animals unattended for long periods of time.
This law will improve the quality of life for both humans and dogs who reside in our community. We have the capability to reduce suffering and create a more desirable place to live by empowering our citizens and law enforcement to act on this cruel practice.
- Statistics show that tethered dogs are much more likely to bite or attack than untethered dogs due to their confinement and frustration
- Tethered dogs commonly bark incessantly and impact the neighborhood’s quality of life
- Tethered dogs are not able to run or protect themselves against other animals entering their space
- Tethered dogs can be stolen and used for animal research, illegal dog fighting, or worse
- Food and water left outside for tethered dogs can be spilled, frozen or eaten by other animals
- Tethered dogs are often left outside regardless of the weather condition and without adequate shelter
Currently, there are 19 states with laws that address the tethering of dogs. Additionally, there are 35 communities who created local laws that completely prohibit unattended tethering of dogs, and another 78 communities with local laws that limit the time dogs can be tethered.
Let’s all help The Village of Ossining “break the chain” and join these other communities in improving our quality of life as well as the lives of dogs in our Village.
Updates
October 13, 2022
I just looked at the screen and saw 250 signatures and my hands are actually shaking a bit because I honestly did not think this would take off so fast. It is wild to think about all those dogs in Ossining who might finally get some relief if we keep pushing forward and honestly I am just so overwhelmed by how many people actually care about this.
Reached 250 supporters
October 12, 2022
February 21, 2018
One hundred signatures is actually kind of wild to look at because I remember staring at the screen when it was just one and I honestly thought maybe just my friends would see it. My coffee is cold and I have been reading all these comments about folks seeing dogs tied up in the rain and it just makes me feel like we are finally starting to turn the corner on this.
Reached 100 supporters
February 20, 2018
74 Comments
VERY Few dogs that ever get tied out, ever get the necessary care needed. A poor, leaky dog house, if any, no water or dumped over, little or no edible food, no love or attention, tangled up, collar too tight and a dozen other good reasons NOT to chain an animal out!
I was raised in Ossining but live in FL now. Our county passed a law against dog tethering 2 years ago. Please Ossining, follow the example! Dog tethering is cruel and inhuman.
I grew up in Ossining and had no idea there was not a non tethering law. That really breaks my heart being an animal lover . And my hometown is promoting abuse. I thought dogs by law should have adequate shelter. Please put these laws in place.
No dog should be tethered for long periods of time =especially, unsupervised. If you are going to have a dog, you need to protect & give stimulation via exercise, walks, love. If people aren't going to do that for any reason, they shouldn't have a dog.
We are the state that created the ASPCA in 1866 to protect and advocate for humane treatment of animals; This law will continue those efforts of care & protection where none exist!
If you refuse or cannot take the dog inside your home do not get a dog. It should be treated humanely, like a family member. Would you tether your child outside in the cold all day and night. Shame on you who have no compassion or empathy for other living beings.
People that feel the need to tether their dogs outside, rather than let them inside should probably not own dogs! Horrible existence for any animal. And very obvious that the people that do this to animals, have no empathy for animals, there for should not have/own them!
This should never ever happen..let’s do this to the owners..
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VERY Few dogs that ever get tied out, ever get the necessary care needed. A poor, leaky dog house, if any, no water or dumped over, little or no edible food, no love or attention, tangled up, collar too tight and a dozen other good reasons NOT to chain an animal out!