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Round Rock ordinance bans pet owners from leaving animals in vehicles in dangerous conditions

Pet owners in Round Rock won't get to leave their pets in their vehicles alone in dangerous conditions under a new ordinance.

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — The Round Rock City Council approved a new ordinance Thursday to help protect pets.

The measure bans people from leaving animals in unattended vehicles in such a way as to endanger the animal's health or safety.

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People also can't leave animals in the back of a truck-- unless the animal is in a cage.

The new rules require microchipping and make it illegal to use metal chains to tie or stake an animal.

Pet owners who leave pets alone in vehicles will be fined $192, and if they improperly tie or stake an animal, they'll be fined $142.