Unincorporated DeKalb County is set to get new rules for dogs left on tethers without supervision. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved the ordinance unanimously at its Tuesday meeting.
The measure takes effect six months after County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson signs it. It also establishes minimum space requirements for outdoor dog enclosures.
Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, who sponsored the ordinance, said its standards for supervision and outdoor space are intended to improve humane treatment of dogs.
A proposed pilot to help residents in districts 2 and 6 establish suitable enclosures has a combined $50,000 allocation from Spears and Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry.
Fulton and Gwinnett counties have also banned leaving dogs unattended on tethers.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
