<p>We wish we could help everyone, but we do not have animal cruelty enforcement authority—we are a non-profit organization that simply builds fences for chained or tethered dogs. Law enforcement agencies are required to investigate reports of animal abuse and neglect. Oregon &amp; Washington laws require that animals have space to exercise, an&nbsp;enclosed shelter that protects against the elements, dry bedding, appropriate food and water, and veterinary care to relieve illness or injury.</p><p>As of 2014, Oregon has a tethering law which prohibits the chaining of dogs for excessively long periods of time. Washington also has a law that addresses tethering, but is less specific about time and types of chaining. If you think a law is being broken, please call the police or local animal control or humane society.</p>