Forsyth County commissioners keep current tethering rule after public outcry

Jan 30, 2025

After multiple public speakers urged the board to retain the county's anti-tethering language, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to deny a proposed amendment that would have allowed owners to observe tethered dogs from inside their homes.

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Forsyth County commissioners voted 5-2 on Jan. 30 to reject a proposed change to the county's tethering rule, preserving the existing requirement that an owner or keeper be physically outside when a dog is tethered.

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