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WE are THEIR voice...
Know when to SPEAK!
Generally, animal cruelty can be divided into two categories: neglect and intentional cruelty.
Neglect is the failure to provide an animal with the most basic of requirements of food, water, shelter and veterinary care, and is often the result of ignorance on the part of the pet owner.
Intentional cruelty occurs when an individual purposely inflicts physical harm or injury on an animal.
Under state and local law, animal owners and caretakers must provide nutritious and wholesome food and water; dry shelter with adequate ventilation and protection from direct sunlight; and proper veterinary care from a licensed professional as needed.
Causing an animal to fight another, intentionally harming or abandoning an animal is illegal.
If you witness animal Neglect or Cruelty, report it to your local animal control department or humane society immediately.
Animal fighting should be immediately reported to your local Police Department. _______________________________
Tethering or Chaining dogs
in the city of Fort Worth
is
AGAINST THE LAW.
Fort Worth has an ordinance that bans the use of chains, ropes, tethers, leashes, cables or other devices to attach an unattended dog to a stationary object or trolley system. Under the ordinance, the tethering of dogs is still allowed under limited circumstances when the owner is present, such as at lawful animal events or city dog parks and during veterinary treatment, grooming, training or law enforcement activity.
(Those who violate the ordinance could face a fine up to $2,000, but Animal Care and Control staff emphasize that they will work with residents to educate them on this law.)
PLEASE report chained dogs in the city of Fort Worth by contacting Animal Care and Control at 817-392-3737 or fill out the
online complaint form.
