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5th Anniversary Celebration Continues
Plus Much, Much More!
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Dogs Deserve Better
E-News 8/15/07
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 Dear Tammy,
Dogs Deserve Better is celebrating its 5th Anniversary and
we are asking you to join us by becoming a member if you aren't
already! What better way to tell America that you are NOT going
to stand for the inhumane treatment of the "backyard dog" than by
becoming part of a team that is making "No More Chains" a
reality? There is strength in numbers and the higher our
membership grows... the more power we have together!
On this, our fifth anniversary, join us as we look back at our victories and as we learn from our failures...
1.Doogie
was safe, alive, and had six months with a wonderful foster
mom! That made everything that has come since worth it.
2.
DDB's amazing area reps, who work so hard on their free time to make
a difference for chained dogs. I love you guys.
3.That 108 people cared enough to risk looking foolish
on the end of a chain to make a difference for those who can't
leave when they're done. Bravo to all of you.
4.
The 'anonymous donor' who planted a seed of funds for the
Dogs Deserve Better Rehab and Training Center for chained
dogs. May it continue to grow...(More to come soon!)
5.
The 300+ chained dogs who were rescued directly by DDB members and
reps, fostered, and found new, inside homes and families.
6.
The many dogs who were able to stay with their families through
our help with housetraining and fencing.
7.
The invitations DDB has been getting to speak and exhibit
at major conferences nationwide.
8.
Levi, our little AKC Cocker Spaniel rescue, and the opportunities that
provides as we continue to push for better laws for chained
dogs.
9.
The thousands of donors who keep DDB afloat. Many say they are upset that all they
can do is send funds. You are needed! Many others can help but
cannot fund, so those who can fund our efforts are very,
very much appreciated.
10.
Every single opportunity to help a chained dog; every success makes the failures
fade just a tiny bit! READ MORE
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Ohio Man To Get Abused Dog Back!
Tell Prosecutors To Appeal Decision!
An Oxford County, Ohio, man was arrested
for animal cruelty
after his 2 year old dog was found with a chain (not collar - CHAIN!)embedded due to constant tethering. Otis Clark, China's owner, pleaded no contest then went to court TO GET HIS DOG BACK and the judge allowed it.
This is OUTRAGEOUS. Please read the stories and then write to encourage an appeal to overturn the judges decision. Otis Clark does not deserve to have
China back - please help stop this injustice!!
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Featured Adoptable
BEAR is a gorgeous BLIND 6 year old blonde male Golden Retriever/Chow mix.
When he was rescued and relinquished by his owners of 6 years they didn't even know he was blind! This is how much attention owners pay to their 24/7 chained backyard dogs! Bear has lived on
a chain his entire life and deserves a chance at a real home. He weighs
about 40 lbs and is a very, very sweet boy.
Bear is currently in a temporary foster home with PHAR in Hardy County, West Virginia, an
area where more than 90% of dogs are kept chained and when
no longer wanted
are routinely shot, drowned and dumped. Please help us move Bear to rescue
so he can find a forever home - and so the next
desperate dog in their area
can be brought to safety!
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The Importance of Membership
I'm only just now realizing how important membership is to Dogs Deserve Better
as an organization. To you it may add up to a donation with a few side
benefits, but to us it provides some measure of sway with the media and
other organizations. We're frequently asked what our membership is, and our
immediate goal is to double our membership, from 3500 to 7000 (or 100,000,
hey, we don't want to limit ourselves)...the greater numbers we show behind
our efforts, the more seriously our efforts will be taken.
Tammy Grimes, Founder
Can you help by becoming a member of Dogs Deserve
Better today?
Please join today, and ask your family and friends to join,
too.
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Aurora, Illinois Discusses Anti-Tethering
Ordinance
Charla Sirtoff and Bobbie Wendorf, Illinois Dogs Deserve
Better Representatives will be among those discussing the implementation of
a Tethering Ordinance in Aurora,
Illinois. The proposed Ordinance will require
all tethering
to be supervised.
Discussion about changes to the Animal Control Ordinance are scheduled
to continue during the 6pm, August 20th Government Operations
meeting. Aurora and Illinois residents are asked to show their
support by attending the 6pm meeting on August 20th at the 60 E.
Downer, Aurora, IL location.
Read More of the Chicago Tribune Article
Who Has Laws?
How To Change Laws Where YOU Live!
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From the Mailbag
Read what Stephanie, ACO Raleigh, N.C. Has to Say:
Thank you so much for bringing to focus the cruel practice of chaining.
Many people treat their dogs as yard ornaments. I see it too often in my
position of Animal Control Officer for the Raleigh Police Department in North
Carolina.
I have attached a picture of a special dog that became my own. I found him
when I responded to a complaint of animal cruelty. He decided that I needed to
be his new mom. It is just amazing to see the before and after picture of my
Brisco. He is now heartworm free, neutered, has all his vaccines and is never
chained. You can see the happiness in his eyes now, and he never lowers his
tail anymore, he carries it high and proud over his back!
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Unchain The 50 Winner
We're
coming off a MAJOR success with our Chain Off 2007, Unchain the 50, in which we had 108 people in 36 states living
chained to doghouses. These 108 people brought in over 200 media
hits and over $20,000 in funds for the chained dogs! Lisa
Michelson Kukowski of Texas was our winner of $100 worth
of DDB materials, bringing in over $1900 in funds. She
also pushed Texas to an overall total win, which means
a billboard in an area of heavy chaining, just in time for the
new law to take effect.
Watch Lisa and Diane's Video
Read More On Texas Anti-Tethering Law
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DDB Attends Vick Rally
Dogs Deserve Better joined the
Virginia Voters for Animal Welfare in a rally at the Thursday
court appearance for Michael Vick in Richmond, Virginia.
READ MORE
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Tammy Grimes Art Hits The Road!
Puppies are Biodegradable Art Show in Philly gets so much attention it is asked to travel!
Background:
On January 11, 2005, a disturbing article appeared in the Lancaster
County newspaper The New Era. John Spidaliere reported on a meeting of
the West Hempfield Township Zoning Board where a farmer, Henry U.
Stoltzfus, was applying for a permit to build a dog breeding facility
in Lancaster County. David Zimmerman, a representative of the
Professional Pet Breeders Association, spoke on behalf of Stoltzfus.
Zimmerman and others from this association often guide farmers hoping
to build high volume dog breeding kennels through the local zoning
board process.
Concerned that Stoltzfus was building a "puppy mill" on his
property, a neighbor asked Zimmerman what would happen to Stoltzfus's
puppies if they are not sold. Zimmerman replied that the puppies would
be killed...and that unsold dogs would be exterminated, composted and
spread as fertilizer on fields. Zimmerman told the neighbor that they
would be "left to rot" and that "they are biodegradable." Read More 
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Our movement is growing, expanding, making HUGE strides, thanks to your help. Please stick with us, we really CAN change the world for chained and penned dogs.
Sincerely,
Dawn Ashby, Rescue & Public Liaison dawn@dogsdeservebetter.org
Tammy S. Grimes, Founder, Dogs Deserve Better
1.877.636.1408 · http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org
Dawn Ashby, Rescue & Public Liaison dawn@dogsdeservebetter.org
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