Abstract: A leash assembly that includes an elongated strap device having a distal portion, a central portion and a strap proximal portion that enables gripping of the leash assembly thereof. A central quick release assembly includes a slide fastener member and a mating lock/slide fastener member. The slide fastener member includes a slide portion slidingly disposed at a plurality of positions along the strap central portion. The lock/slide fastener member includes a second fastening component adapted to releasably mate with a first fastening component of the fastener member. The lock/slide fastener member additionally includes a lock/slide portion slidingly disposed along a plurality of positions along the strap central portion in one orientation, and is further capable of releasably locking to the strap device in a second orientation. The first and second fastening components, cooperate for quick mounting to one of a plurality of varying diameter anchoring objects (e.g., a pole).