The dogs most likely to bite are male, unneutered, and chained.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has also stated "Never tether or chain your dog because this can contribute to aggressive behavior."
The Coalition is dedicated to educating the public and promoting legislation to end the widely tolerated practice of chaining dogs for life, or for extended periods of time. The Coalition seeks reasonable, responsible and enforceable anti-tethering legislation state-wide. Continuous tethering is not to be confused with chaining for temporary tasks.
Tethering is cruel to dogs, dangerous to the public, and costly to our communities. Join the Coalition to help end the cruel practice of tethering in Pennsylvania.
UPDATES
The Senate reconvened at 1:00 p.m. on March 5, 2012.
The House reconvened at 1:00 p.m. on March 12, 2012.
March 15, 2012
Both anti-tethering bills are still sitting in the committees to which they were originally referred. HOUSE BILL 826 is in the House Judiciary Committee. SENATE BILL 972 is in the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee. Is it possible Senate Bill 972 was sent to this committee to ensure its death?
Please go to the Take Action page and contact the chairperson and members of the committee as indicated, as well as your own legislators if they have not yet signed on in support of these bills.
Please note there have been updates to the Legislation page.
April 15, 2011
SENATE BILL 972 was introduced in the PA Senate by Sen. Richard Alloway (R-33).
The bill was referred to the PA Senate Agricultural & Rural Affairs Committee.
February 28, 2011
HOUSE BILL 826 was introduced in the PA House of Representatives by Rep. Mario Scavello (R-176). The bill was referred to the PA House Judiciary Committee.
Please go to the Legislation page for more details on these bills.