New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside
By Lynnanne Nguyen
New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside
Texas lawmakers have passed a new bill aimed to protect dogs left outdoors, ensuring they have proper shelter and water.
Texas lawmakers have passed a new bill aimed to protect dogs left outdoors, ensuring they have proper shelter and water.
Animal advocates have been fighting to get this done for six years through three legislative sessions, finally getting the bill passed this week.
Those behind the bill say this is not about punishing dog owners but educating them and giving local jurisdictions the tools they need to save dogs from inhumane conditions.
“I ve learned more about swans, it s the craziest thing,” Kula said.
Last week, when wild winter weather froze the pond, it left the swans stranded.
“Really what else can you do but say a prayer?” Kula asked. “I just said, ‘Good lord, if a good positive outcome can happen let that happen. I didn t know what that would be and then fortunately our white knights with the Plano Fire Department and Plano Animal Services arrived the following morning and helped out.”
In a photo taken during the rescue, a Plano firefighter is seen perched above the pond guiding the swans to higher ground.