Hutchinson ? A Hutchinson man, enraged that the city hasn’t outlawed the tethering of animals, said he plans to chain himself to a street corner until he gets 500 signatures of support.

Danny Brizendine, an animal advocate and local property developer, told the City Council on Tuesday that beginning Friday he will stay tethered until he gets enough supporters. He plans to use food and water bowls and a cardboard box for shelter.

“I will not leave that corner until I die or I have 500 signatures,” Brizendine said.

Brizendine said he also wants the city to work on overcrowding and euthanasia problems at the city’s animal shelter.

City Manager John Deardoff has suggested rewriting the tethering law to more specifically address the care and welfare of pets, but hasn’t recommended a mandatory anti-tethering law. The animal shelter has recommended a one-hour tethering law.