Chainfree Bristol

Cookie… Now Chainfree!

Cookie, age and breed unknown, was living in the typical chained dog “circle of dirt”. Although chained for years, Cookie is a loveable, friendly dog. Wendy at Roofs 4 Rovers provided, and Chainfree Bristol volunteers delivered, a new doghouse to replace an old broken one.  Also, CFB provided and installed a very large fenced enclosed backyard. 

Now... below is Cookie chasing her ball and rolling in the grass... chain free!

Zip is Chainfree Bristol’s

Dog # 84!

Zip is a six or seven year old Red Bone Coon Hound who was chained to her kennel for many years. Since she is a strong hunting breed, all were concerned that she might try to hop out of any enclosure.  So Chainfree Bristol volunteers installed a six foot tall fence around the entire backyard totally free of charge. And now Zip is chain free!

Nov. 17: Bristol TN City Council Work Session

PLEASE ATTEND TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! 

Bristol TN Municipal Annex 

104 Eighth Street   Bristol, TN 

(entrance on Shelby Street) 

At 12 noon on November 17th, 2015

 At noon on November 17th, the Bristol TN City Council will hold its monthly work session. At this meeting Chainfree Bristol will be, once again, asking for improvements to our current City Ordinances regarding animal welfare. Chainfree Bristol will be proposing specific language be included in our City Ordinances that address the need:

1. for further restrictions regarding the full time chaining of dogs

2. development of minimum kennel size guidelines

3. more specific definitions of “extreme weather”

Chainfree Bristol will have some compelling new information on these subjects and invites all Chainfree Bristol volunteers, supporters and donors to attend!  

Our experience with pet care issues has taught us that communities that offer concise, thoughtful and strong animal care ordinances are most favored by relocating businesses and families. They are safer communities with clearer laws making the job of their Animal Control Officers easier and ordinances more enforceable. Chainfree Bristol will be advocating the adoption of language already being utilized by other Tennessee cities. Specifically, banning unattended dog chaining, establishing minimum kennel sizes and specific guidelines (better definition) for extreme weather.