This Youtube video depicts a sweet, eight month-old pitbull puppy. We documented his miserable life on a chain to provide evidence in order to prosecute, and hopefully change his plight. So far, the animal control officers have visited multiple times, issued citations totaling nearly $1000, which would have eventually lead to an order to seize the dog and prohibit this person from “owning” animals for three years. Every step of the way our office has been doing everything legally possible to help this dog, but now he is gone, and we don’t know his fate.

Please do what you can for chained and ‘backyard’ dogs in your neighborhood. Find out if your city has a tethering ordinance, and if not, work towards encouraging them to adopt one. Share this link with city leaders and others who can make a difference, and contact our office for ways you can help.