Pit Bull terrier going Greyhound to Georgetown

Three cheers for the city of Georgetown, Texas , which showed its class and compassion by approving a law banning dog-chaining; dogs can no longer be kept tied to leashes or chains in yards. Folks have a six-month period to allow dog owners to build fencing in order to comply. Dogs kept in a yard must have a pen at least 150 square feet in size.

It's not just more humane for the dogs; chained dogs are more likely to hurt people, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Mutts' Guard Dog ("How do you guard against loneliness?") is a little happier tonight.