To the Citizens of Clemson:
The City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit pet owners from tethering their pets to a stationary object. The proposed definition for “tether” is: to fasten, chain, tie, rope, cable, or otherwise restrain an animal’s range of motion by physical connection to a stationary object or a heavy moveable object, including, but not limited to, such objects as a house, structure, dog house, out building, shed, fence, pole, state, parking meter, vehicle, concrete block(s), or tree. The definition of ”tether” also specifically includes, but is not limited to, running, trolley zip, and pulley lines and systems.
Currently under city ordinance, person(s) in possession of animals must provide proper food, drink, shelter, and protection from the weather.
These new prohibitions will no longer make it legal for a pet owner to leave an animal outside unless the animal is kept inside of a fenced in yard with the proper food, drink, and shelter.
Chief Campos would like to receive your input on these proposed laws and is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, starting at 6:00 PM, at the Little John Community Center, 644 Old Greenville Highway.
We look forward to hearing from you.