Dog chaining harms animals physically and mentally; petition seeks to ban the practice in Lithuania.
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Experts from animal welfare organizations highlighted that chaining dogs to kennels causes both physical and psychological harm. Chained animals are vulnerable to attacks and cannot receive timely veterinary care. Furthermore, confinement leads to stress, anxiety, and aggression in dogs. An organization noted that many animals arriving at shelters were chained. Animal welfare specialists stated that current laws in their country do not prohibit chaining, and to push for a law banning this practice, a petition requiring 50,000 signatures was initiated, currently having over 29,000. Meanwhile, Czechia has implemented a ban on chaining dogs to kennels starting January 1, 2026, with potential fines up to 1 million Czech koruna.
