The Fort Worth City Council took a major step in the defense of the weakest among us, our pets, on Tuesday by making it illegal to tether, chain, or leave unattended a dog.

This couldn’t have happened without the help and tireless work of Suzette Watkins, who brought pictures to the council to demonstrate just how horrible the conditions for some of these dogs are.

Keep in mind that an ordinance is only as good as the level of enforcement it gets, so let’s hope that the PD follows through.

Thanks for your efforts, Suzette!