

Dogs are social animals who thrive on social interaction in fact, they need socialization for proper development and will get progressively worse over time without interaction. Though some people tether dogs for protection – or because they like the ‘guard dog’ image – the dogs would provide more protection inside the house with the family. Tethering a dog can be inhumane, and it can also threaten the safety of the dog and the public. Dogs also cannot be tied up outside after 10 p.m. Roanoke City Council recently passed an ordinance prohibiting dogs being tied up to anything for more than three hours. In some places, tethering is an old habit and still too-common practice, especially with hunting and sled dogs. The practice of chaining or fastening dogs to a stationary object or stake usually occurs in a person’s backyard as a way of keeping a dog out of the house if he or she has gotten too large, sheds too much, barks, isn’t house-trained, or is destructive when left alone. Tethering a dog refers to the restraint and confinement by the use of a chain, rope or any other similar device, not including being walked on a leash. Angels of Assisi may change this privacy policy from time to time at Angels of Assisi’s sole discretion. We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained. Prescription Discounts for Pets and People.
