Wag the Flag
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Dogs Deserve Better
E-News 08/14/08 |
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Dear Tammy,
 My dog can't vote.
Even if the Constitution gave him the right, I doubt he'd know what to
do with it. I'd imagine he'd elect me President considering he
thinks I'm about the greatest person in the world. No, my dog doesn't
vote, but I do and I vote to protect man's best friends from
suffering. No dog would vote to live 24/7 on the end of a
chain. Our dogs want to be with us.
Many DDB Reps find themselves fighting to just have the basic laws
upheld for 24/7 chained and penned dogs. Some reps are still
battling for enforcement of basic laws for these chained
dogs that are already in existence, requiring food, water and
shelter. Other DDB Reps fight to have laws changed.
It's all a challenge that we at DDB work hard at and we are conquering
one step at a time.
One thing is certain, our dogs do not have the power to vote, but
we do and we will vote for those who use their power for good. Write letters to your Mayor, Commissioners, legislatures, newspapers and send along brochures and reminder that YOU are a voting tax payer! Take an active step in changing the lives of chained dogs near you! Donate to DDB, already working to change the lives of 24/7 chained/penned dogs across the globe. |
DDB Founder Speaker at Animal Rights Conference
DDB
Founder, Tamira Ci Thayne (formerly Tammy Grimes) will be a featured
speaker at Friday evening's plenary session, and is planning to tell
the Doogie story, so don't miss it!
The
Animal Rights National Conference is the world's largest and oldest AR
conference. Animal Rights 2008 is a forum for sharing knowledge,
reporting on progress, discussing strategies and tactics, networking,
and "recharging our batteries."
Animal Rights 2008 brings our movement together under the banner of animal liberation from all forms of human oppression. Please join us!
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North Carolina - Animal Abuse Punished Thanks to DDB Rep Shari Strader
 Thanks
to DDB Rep Shari Strader, Jack McCall Jr. in High Point, NC was caught
on tape kicking, throwing, and choking chained dogs. He
was charged with 3 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty but was eluding
police. He was finally arrested and had his preliminary
hearing on Tuesday, August 12th. His court date
is yet to be announced.
Jack
McCall has a history of animal abuse and dog fighting. Among
multiple other charges, has been caught dog fighting and was convicted
of misdemeanor animal cruelty in 2001. He obviously does not
intend to stop.
Shari
asks that we call the Guilford County and High Point District Attorneys
and tell them that Jack McCall should be charged with FELONY animal
cruelty if you agree. Tell them that McCall has established a
pattern of abuse and will not stop until he is held accountable.
Remind them of the link between animal abuse and child/spousal
abuse.
Doug Henderson
Guilford County District Attorney,
TEL: (336) 574-4313,
FAX (336) 334-3174
High Point District Attorney
TEL: (336) 801-5300
McCall must be stopped before more innocent victims fall prey to his abuse.
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Meet Marie Belanger, Indiana
New DDB National Rep Coordinator
 In
2004 Marie started searching for a way to help her neighbor's dogs that
she believed were being used to fight. "I always saw them chained and
miserable. I was researching on the Internet and stumbled upon DDB."
Marie said. Marie says she joined the Dogs Deserve Better members
yahoo group and started reading what other people were doing to help
these forgotten dogs which gave her the inspiration to take action.
"My neighbor no longer has his dogs and I think he's in jail." Marie stated proudly.
In 2005 Marie started attending ordinance committee meetings and
providing the members with educational materials and photos of chained
dogs in Marion, Indiana. After much grueling work that lasted several
months, the group came up with a 3-hour tethering limit in Marion,
which went into effect September 1st 2006. Sometime between the start
of that work and getting the ordinance passed, Marie applied for and
was accepted as a Representative for DDB and never looked back.
In July 2008, Marie accepted the challenging position of
DDB National Rep Coordinator which makes her responsible for
oversight and coordination of over 100 DDB Area Representatives.
"I strongly believe in the mission of DDB and have nothing but the
utmost respect for each and every Rep who does this difficult and
heartbreaking work because in the end, we do it for the Dogs!" Marie
Bellanger, DDB National Rep Coordinator.
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Indea Update
Many of you have been writing in regarding Indea, the Lhasa Apsos
who escaped a life of abuse and was in desperate need of special vet
care.
The good news is she had her re-check visit with the specialist
who said her recovery thus far is nothing short of miraculous. She is
walking now although a bit like a drunken sailor! Even though she's
regained mobility, she's still on lots of crate rest and she's still
taking pain meds and a muscle relaxer.
She's very displeased that she is not allowed to play with her
tennis ball yet! It may be another month before the specialist will be
willing to deem her fully recovered, a herniated disc takes time to
heal, but he seems confident she'll be fine. She'll have to deal with
some restrictions (like no stairs, and no jumping), but she'll get to
play with her tennis ball again soon enough. Read more about Indea.
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Success Story
Kodi: Chained Dog Turned Couch Potato
South Carolina
- His name was Meathead, but not any longer. He is now named Kodi and
he is enjoying not having a chain around his neck after 7+ years!
South
Carolina Representative Alicia Schwartz said her friend Bonnie never
gave up on him and would visit him daily while chained.
With
help from Alicia, Bonnie took Kodi home with her to foster and it looks
like he is not going anywhere (except maybe the couch!)
Here is the latest from Bonnie, Kodi's new mom: Please
find pictures of KODI (formerly known as Meathead) attached. He loves
being around people, being indoors, dog beds, couches, car rides, etc.
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Featured Adoptable
Amazing Grace, Indiana
Indiana - I'm Grace. I am a Huggle! Husky/
Beagle mix. Don't you just love my beautiful blue eyes? I was left
outside, chained and alone unsupervised. I was visited by a handsome
guy and we made 7 puppies. I was left out there, chained in the cold
with my puppies and most of them succumbed to the frigid weather. My
human left me with a family member. She had no room for me so she
called Dogs Deserve Better. I was a very good Mommy and I loved
taking care of my babies, but they're adopted out and I'm alone.
I know I am not a puppy - but I am a sweetie pie who needs some
love and a home where I can live inside and be adored for the beautiful
lady I am. I am 1 1/2 years old, I love my tennis ball and I'm learning
to walk like a lady on a leash. Please take me home
- Contact Marie to adopt me.
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