<p>In 2014, we were instrumental in the historic passage of a key law that helps pets. We also created YouTube channel to share our message with the world.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/84449031?h=a0b8a312d9" width="640" height="480" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">In 2014, Fences For Fido was instrumental in the historic passage of Oregon’s first anti-tethering law, which restricts the amount of time a dog can be chained.</span><br><br><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Effect January 1, 2014</span></p><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Drafted and supported by a broad coalition, the law adds an important tool to address the public safety and animal welfare problems presented by chronically chained dogs in communities across Oregon. Like all laws, this one is intended to be enforced by appropriate law enforcement officers. Fences For Fido does not have enforcement authority.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>The new law does the following:</strong></span></p><ol><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Limits tethering to:</span></p><ul><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ten hours (in a 24 hour period) when dog is tethered to a stationary object;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Fifteen hours (in a 24 hour period) when dog is tethered to a running line, “zip line”, trolley, or pulley system;</span></p></li></ul></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prohibits use of choke and pinch collars when tethering dogs;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Creates the offense of unlawful tethering, which</span></p><ul><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Is a Class B violation;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Is a Class B misdemeanor if the unlawful tethering results in the physical injury of the dog;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Is a Class A misdemeanor if the unlawful tethering results in serious physical injury or death of the dog</span></p></li></ul></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Creates new definitions for “adequate shelter” and “adequate bedding” to better protect animals from the elements</span></p><ul><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prohibits sheltering in or under the following:</span></p><ul><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">under vehicles, homes or porches;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">in vehicles when doing so endangers the dog;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">in cardboard boxes, in crates and carriers designed for temporary housing;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">in wire cages;</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">in areas surrounded by debris or hazards that pose a threat to the dog</span></p></li></ul></li></ul></li></ol><ul><li><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:0pt;" dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>