Nassau enacts new law targeting animal neglect and outdoor tethering
The county executive says those who violate this new law could face up to one year in prison, $1,000 fine or the forfeiture of their animal.
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A new bill to protect animals is now in effect in Nassau County.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman just signed the bill that will crack down on animal neglect and abuse. It will restrict when, how and under what conditions animals can be tethered outside.
Animal advocates News 12 talked with say this is vital to protect animals.
"You have to be careful because they get dehydrated really quick and get overheated and dogs die so one of the worst things you could do if you put a dog out in the heat like that is to bring them in and make them cold and that could be negative so you have to make sure the weather is very important to understand," says Farmingdale resident John Gravagna.
The county executive says those who violate this new law could face up to one-year in prison, $1,000 fine or the forfeiture of their animal.
