Seminole, Oklahoma

4-1-11: CRUELTY PROHIBITED:

F.   Any person tethering an animal within the corporate limits of the City of Seminole must adhere to the following procedure:

1.   No animal may be tethered outside for longer than twelve (12) hours in any twenty four (24) hour period;

2.   No animal shall be restrained in the front yard of any residence or dwelling;

3.   Any tethered animal must always have access to adequate subsistence and shelter at all times;

4.   No animal may be tethered to a fence or be tethered in location that allows the animal to reach to the opposite side of a fence;

5.   No animal may be tethered within reach of any aboveground utility meter, transformer or mailbox;

6.   All areas accessible to a tethered animal must be maintained daily, including, but not limited to, the removal of animal feces.

7.   All restraints utilized to tether an animal must comply with the following provisions:

a.   The restraint shall be connected to the dog by a buckle-type collar or a body harness made of nylon or leather, not less than one inch (1″) in width;

b.   The restraint shall not be attached in a manner that could cause injury or discomfort to the animal;

c.   No chain, rope, wire or bandanna shall be used as a collar;

d.   The restraint shall be at least five (5) times the length of the dog’s body, as measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail and terminate at both ends with a swivel;

e.   The restraint must be appropriate to the weight of the animal, and be free from tangles or obstructions.

Any person who is convicted of violating the provisions of this subsection F shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), excluding costs, and/or imprisonment in the City Jail for a period of not more than thirty (30) days.