South Fulton Listen Up! Unchain Your Pooch
In a rare unanimous vote on a controversial issue the Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved a measure that make it illegal to chain your dog. Joining Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett and other counties it is now illegal to put your dog on a chain, rope, leash, tie out or wire designed to restrain it.
The debate on this issue ran for several months before the board finally gave approval. Dog lovers across metro Atlanta spent months lobbying the commission. To my knowledge one - one person spoke out against the measure.
Passed in early March it will take effect on September 4th and will include all cities within the county as well as unincorporated South Fulton. The county will also launch an education program on tethering.
Dogs can be tethered if the owner is present. Fines will range up to $500 per violation.
Will their be a rise in dog attacks?
When will we have this type of outcry over bad schools, poverty, homelessness and foreclosures?
The debate on this issue ran for several months before the board finally gave approval. Dog lovers across metro Atlanta spent months lobbying the commission. To my knowledge one - one person spoke out against the measure.
Passed in early March it will take effect on September 4th and will include all cities within the county as well as unincorporated South Fulton. The county will also launch an education program on tethering.
Dogs can be tethered if the owner is present. Fines will range up to $500 per violation.
Will their be a rise in dog attacks?
When will we have this type of outcry over bad schools, poverty, homelessness and foreclosures?
Posted by South Fulton Living at 3/15/2009 9:40 AM 
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Tags: Tethering Dogs Fulton County South Fulton Pets
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