ADEQUATE SHELTER IS DEFINED AS:

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• Being soundly constructed and in good repair 

• Having a solid roof and walls and a wind-protected entry and exit 

• Enclosed and insulated for dog to maintain normal body temperature 

• Having room for dog to sit, lie down, and turn around 

• Being raised two or more inches off the ground 

• Providing shade and ventilation for dog to maintain normal body temperature 

• Providing light during daytime hours 

• Having dry bedding 

• Having access to potable water at least twice per day 

• Does Not have a space heater or wood/fuel-burning equipment 

• IS NOT located under stairs or under/in a motor vehicle 

• DOES NOT have a floor made of wire or metal chain links 

            LEASHES OR TETHERS FOR OUTSIDE DOGS MUST FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS: 

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• Tether allows dog to walk eight feet in any one direction 

• Tether has a swivel at both ends 

• Tether is not made from a coat hanger, choke collar, prong collar, or other device not designed for a dog 

• Tether does not have weights attached or metal links more than one quarter inch thick 

• Tether does not allow dog to reach a hazardous object 

• Tethering outdoors for no more than 15 minutes during a weather advisory or extreme weather conditions 
   

*Extreme weather conditions include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, or hail that would pose an adverse risk to the health or safety of a dog. Requirements are based on a dog’s breed, size, age, thickness of coat, and physical condition and apply to dogs left outside for more than 15 minutes. 

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Click here to see Public Act 22-59