First, I would like to thank evryone who responded. The shear pin did
break and the local Sears hardware store had the replacement pins.
Two fresh pins and back in business.

As far as the dog's leash, the dog was in the house watching from the
window and the leash or run cable was buried in the snow along the
driveway. The cable was old and my wife want's a new one anyhow.

Thanks again to all who responded.

MJS