Comments on: County Passes Anti-Tether Animal Law To Committee

By: NANA OF TWO

NANA OF TWO — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:44:58 +0000

I owned a pit and boxer mix we have had his since he was born. He was a good dog until about 1 year he decided he did not like strange men and would chase them down our street with the intent on bitting them. So we but him on a 100 foot runner in our back yard. He was not forgotten he was allowed inside at night or in bad weather. He had lots of toys and we let him loose when we were outside to control him. My husband had applied stoppers to the runner so that he could not reach the pole to tangle himself. Just to mention we had tried the fence thing but he ate through it or would climb it or even dug under it. Anyway my point is after 4 years he broke the stopper and tangled himself and in 4 hours of not going out back he choked himself to death. My husband had went out back with him about 10:30am and then my daughter and me went back there about 3pm to let him loose and he was rapped around the pole. He collar was not tight but I can only imagine that is what happen and it breaks my heart. I rushed him to the vet but they said they could do nothing for him. I will never as long as I live have a dog that will be on a chain for any amount of time. And for those who keep thier dogs on chains for life without ever letting them off or showing them affection WHY WHY do you even own a dog. Don’t let my stupidy be yours take care of your dogs they are more loyal than people any day.

By: kelly

kelly — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:42:35 +0000

it is not wrong to put a dog on a chain. but it is wrong to put a dog on a chain for a long amount of time. if the dog has fresh water and non- ant infested food then the dog will be okay for a couple hours. if the dog becomes flea infested its the owners fault of course but nobody can stop fleas so even if a dog is fenced in fleas will become a problem. i dont think people should have the right to keep a dog fenced in for a long amount of time.

By: Elizabeth Irby

Elizabeth Irby — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:17:56 +0000

I regret to say that too many dogs are chained then forgotten. Why have a dog? Get a stuffed toy dog and place it into your yard. I don’t feel that dogs were designed to be tied 24 – 7 and I find this behavior cruel and abusive. Personally, I choose to have my pets close to me and enjoy their company.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:16:19 +0000

Chaining dogs is sick, but I think fences can be just as bad. Im am saddened every day by a family whose yard is across from mine and they leave their dog outside 24/7 and NEVER EVER pay any attention to it. They leave it for weekends at a time and I have never even seen someone go by to feed it. He is just left in there to live is life like he is in jail. It is so sad. Some people will take advantage of fences too.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:12:05 +0000

to chain free pensacola ….I live the country. Our dogs run around in the yard when we are home , otherwise they are in a 15 x 20 pen. Never chained. We are these dogs OWNERS. They are not family members. They ARE pets. Family members are People! Sons, Daughters . Grandchildren! Get It?!

By: Netanya

Netanya — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:01:19 +0000

To Amanda B. and the other complainers who insist on chaining their dog:
Have you ever considered something as simple as a FENCE? Whats wrong with you people who “obtain” dogs, then throw them outside in the heat, bug infested environment to endure loneliness, boredom (which fosters aggression) to spend their lives “waiting” for freedom from the chains.
This mind set is archaic, ignorant and cruel. UNCHAIN YOUR DOGS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE, SAFE AND APPROPRIATE QUARTERS AND ENVIRONMENT – What does it take to force humans to have compassion and a sense of responsibility for the dog they brought into their family? Clearly, it will take a law.

By: Steve Chandler

Steve Chandler — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:40:24 +0000

http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/pokeweed_photos/chained%20dogs%20in%20escambia%20co%20fl/

wow….take a good look at these pictures people. As the poster said, ALL are from Escambia County.

Look at the chains closely.. the average length looks to be about 4′. Four Feet.

With the exception of the emaciated dogs? NONE of it is currently against the law. Kudos to Escambia County for moving forward on this.

By: Sammie

Sammie — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:31:34 +0000

Enforce the laws we have? What laws?

Those people across from me have had that poor dog on a chain for ELEVEN YEARS and they AREN”T BREAKING any laws. Think about it.. eleven years. Thru rain, heat, cold. The dog has one of those “igloo” dog houses that probably gets to a 120 degrees or so on a hot day. I”ve never once seen them take her inside.. for a walk.. or off the chain at all.

And I’m sure they thing they are good owners too…. they make me sick.

Get a pet rock. And stop getting things that live and breath and that you can kill slowly but surely with your neglect…

By: chain free pensacola

chain free pensacola — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:07:13 +0000

Why not let your dogs live in the house as members of the family? I would DIE first before allowing any of my four pit bulls to have to live on a chain. LIfe on a chain is NO LIFE. Try it sometime.

Do these dogs look like they have the good life? These dogs are all local.

http://s412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/pokeweed_photos/chained%20dogs%20in%20escambia%20co%20fl

By: amanda B.

amanda B. — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:55:17 +0000

so you want me to take my pit bull dog off of his chain when im NOT at home……THATS CRAZY!!!! i could see taking him off when im home.but to do that when im not around…what if a kid was to ride his bike by my house and my dog bit the kid (but he would NEVER hurt a fly) then you would tell me i would have to put him down…thats crazy…i can tell you right now i wouldnt do it and i know alot more people that wouldnt do it…