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It is not considered animal cruelty to house an animal outdoors. However, all animals must be provided adequate food, a constant supply of clean, fresh water, and adequate shelter from the weather at all times. Animals that are tethered outdoors are required to have no less than 10 feet of chain with swivels on both ends and are to be tethered in such a manner that the animal cannot become entangled. A chain or tether cannot exceed 10% of the animal's body weight. A Chain cannot be used as a primary collar. For the purpose of chaining or tethering a collar must be made of nylon or leather. It is unlawful to allow a collar, rope or chain to become embedded in or cause injury to an animal's neck. It is important to monitor a growing animal's collar for the necessity of adjustment. It is also unlawful to use a choke or pinch collar to be used as a primary collar when the animal is left unsupervised. In addition to failing to comply with the above stipulations, other acts whi

On May 22, the Advisory Board for the Lakewood YMCA met with members to discuss the possibility of closing the facility due to a shortage of funds for necessary building repairs in the range of $5 million dollars. Members were told that a decision would be announced in June. The Lakewood Y has provided health, fitness, and educational programs to the surrounding neighborhoods and communities since 1956. The loss of this facility would be a major blow not only to its loyal members but to the economic and civic welfare of the urban neighborhood it serves. Representatives of the Y have indicated that they are interested in opening a facility in south Durham instead. This pull-out to the suburbs would increase the instability of another urban neighborhood, left behind to deal with the loss of programs for its residents and the possibility of development on the site that does not serve the interests and needs of the community. A coalition of residents and community groups has formed: "