AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS

Summary

SB 2397 amends Rhode Island’s dog statutes to impose stricter limits on tethering, require adequate food, water and veterinary care, and increase fines and jail time for repeat offenders. It also authorizes city and town animal‑control officers and RISPCA agents to enforce these provisions. The changes aim to improve dog welfare and deter repeated abuse or neglect.

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