Restraining a dog in NC in a crule manner, what can you do?

Have you saw a dog in North Carolina chained by a logging chain or another type of heavy chain? If so did you know you can do something about it? Step up, report it to the local Animal Control and whether you refer to the NC General Statues or use the local County Ordinance you can help give an animal the better life and relief they so deserve. Please use your voice and help unchain all North Carolina dogs esp. those who are under duress of logging chains or other heavy chains.


§ 14-362.3. Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.
A person who maliciously restrains a dog using a chain or wire grossly in excess of the size necessary to restrain the dog safely is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, "maliciously" means the person imposed the restraint intentionally and with malice or bad motive. (2001-411, s. 2.)

North Carolina Guide to Animal Control Law Book

A must have for all North Carolina Animal Advocates. Keep this in your car at all times. A North Carolina Guide to Animal Control Law

The School of Government copyrights all publications, including the electronic chapters of the publication below. These chapters are view-only PDF files. You may view these files on your computer and save them for future viewing, but you will not be able to print them. Sale or commercial use of these files is prohibited without express written permission from the School of Government. A North Carolina Guide to Animal Control Law, 2008, by Aimee N. Wall 182 pages. [2008.04] ISBN 1-56011-577-9. $34.00 (Click here to order a printed version of the book through the School of Government's online shopping cart.) A summary and analysis of animal control laws that apply in North Carolina of interest to animal control officers, health directors, shelter operators, city and county attorneys, city and county managers, and animal welfare organizations. Chapters cover subjects such as animal cruelty, rabies control, dangerous dogs, regulation of animal shelters and more. This book revises, expands, and replaces previous editions of Animal Control Law for North Carolina Local Governments, by Ben F. Loeb, Jr. Preface Chapter 1: Criminal Cruelty General Cruelty Animal Fighting Exhibitions Other Criminal Laws Local Laws Conclusions Relevant Statutes Chapter 2: Civil Cruelty Civil Cruelty Actions under State Law Cruelty Investigators Recovering the Custodian's Costs Local Laws Conclusion Relevant Statutes Chapter 3: Rabies Control "Mad" Dogs Vaccination Requirements Exposure and Potential Exposure Rabies Enforcement Rabies in the Community Local Rabies Laws Relevant Statutes Chapter 4: Dangerous Dogs State Law Local Ordinances Relevant Statutes Chapter 5: Nuisance and At-Large Animals State Law Local Ordinances Relevant Statutes Chapter 6: Exotic Animals Background Federal Law State Law Local Ordinances Conclusion Relevant Statutes Chapter 7: Regulation of Animal Shelters, Kennels, and Other Operations State Law Federal Law Relevant Statutes Chapter 8: Spay/Neuter Program Local Government Funding Relevant Statutes Chapter 9: Service Animals Terminology Federal Law State Law Relevant Statutes Chapter 10: Miscellaneous Issues Pet Licensing Petting Zoos Disposal of Dead Animals Emergency Preparedness Bird Sanctuaries Pets in Hotels Electronic Dog Collars Relevant Statutes Appendixes Euthanasia Methods Approved by the AVMA, AHA, and HSUS Punishment under Structured Sentencing