Law Requires Ohio Dog Houses Be Waterproofed [View All]

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OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- Dogs in this Cleveland suburb have something to bark about.

City Council unanimously approved a law Tuesday requiring doghouses to be waterproof and lined with bedding that resists dampness. The houses also must be equipped with self-closing doors or flaps.

Removed from the final law was a provision that required dog owners to bring their pets inside if the temperature dips below 20 degrees.

Violators of the law, which will take effect within 10 days, can lose their dogs and face maximum penalties of 90 days in jail and a $700 fine.

http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2004/02/11/ohio_town_requires_waterproof_doghouses/