Phoenix Tightens Animal Cruelty Rules to Protect Dogs During Extreme Heat
June 17, 2026
Phoenix officials have approved changes to the city’s animal cruelty ordinance aimed at improving protections for dogs, particularly during periods of extreme summer heat. The Phoenix City Council voted June 17 to update regulations governing the use of tethers, chains and similar restraint devices on private property. City leaders say the revisions are intended to
