New York A06145 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict dog tethering and mandate outdoor shelter for dogs left outdoors.

New York A06145 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict dog tethering and mandate outdoor shelter for dogs left outdoors. The bill prohibits tethering or restraining a dog for more than four non-consecutive increments of thirty minutes in a twenty-four hour period. It also mandates that dogs left outdoors must have continuous access to shelter appropriate to their breed, physical condition, and the climate. The shelter must meet specific standards, including protection from inclement weather, adequate ventilation, and a floor that protects the dog from the elements.

New York A06145 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict dog tethering and mandate outdoor shelter for dogs left outdoors.

New York A06145 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict dog tethering and mandate outdoor shelter for dogs left outdoors. The bill prohibits tethering or restraining a dog for more than four non-consecutive increments of thirty minutes in a twenty-four hour period. It also mandates that dogs left outdoors must have continuous access to shelter appropriate to their breed, physical condition, and the climate. The shelter must meet specific standards, including protection from inclement weather, adequate ventilation, and a floor that protects the dog from the elements.