A growing number of North Carolina residents support the introduction of new legislation regarding tethered dogs. The current law is outdated and dogs should not be expected to live outside, on a chain 24/7, especially in a state that has felony animal cruelty laws.

Dogs are social animals. Unfortunately, dogs who are tethered are oftentimes severely under-socialized. When you combine this with their instinct to protect their territory, no matter how small or large, it can lead to a very dangerous situation not just for the tethered dog, but also any other people or animals around. By nature, dogs prefer to run away instead of bite or attack, but if you restrict their movement by chain or rope, they may feel that biting is the only way to protect themselves. We must remember that dogs do not ask to be tied up outdoors, but are held completely responsible for their owner’s poor choices and lack of responsibility.

A group of local North Carolina citizens is respectfully and diligently demanding change in our local laws regarding tethering of animals in our state. Tethering is inhumane and dangerous to not only the animals chained, but also the other animals and people of our state. We are a beautiful state who strives to keep our people happy and safe. It is time that we give our animals the same treatment! Please join us in helping North Carolina become a state to look up to, by signing this petition to end animal tethering in our state!