Abstract: An animal tethering device is disclosed which includes a tubular member placed in the ground in a more-or-less permanent position. A rod-like member or restraint stake to which a flexible line can be connected is inserted in the tubular member with a flexible line attached to tie an animal. The tubular member has an upper collar extending outwardly from an upper end portion thereof for visibility. The rod-like member has a rain cap which is received over the upper extremity of the tubular member and substantially prevents entry of water thereinto. A bearing surface is also established between the rain cap and the tubular member to reduce the possibility of entanglement. The upper end of the tubular member has a spiral ridge on the outer surface thereof and the rain cap has an inwardly-extending projection engagable with the ridge.

Abstract: An animal restraint device is disclosed. It includes a tubular member which is placed in the ground in a more-or-less permanent position. Two or more of these members can be located in desirable positions around a yarn. A restraint stake to which a flexible line can be connected is placed in the tubular member to tie an animal. The tubular member has an upper collar extending outwardly from an upper end portion for visibility when the member is inserted in the ground. The upper extremity of the tubular member extends slightly above the collar. The stake has an upper ring for making a connection with a flexible line and has a rain cap below the ring which is received over the upper extremity of the tubular member and substantially prevents entry of water thereinto. A plastic cap can be placed over the upper end of the tubular member when the stake is not in place.