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Dogs Deserve Better
E-News 9/11/07 |
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 Dear Tammy,
On this day in America we give tribute to those who lost their
lives during a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Ironically,
today marks the 1st Anniversary of the rescue of Doogie, the
chained dog dying in FREEDOM Township, Pennsylvania.
Today as we relive the grief we felt during the attack on
innocent lives in our country, we also bear in mind our own case
of injustice.
Today we remember Doogie, who represents millions of chained
dogs across the country and we praise our Founder, Tammy
Grimes for her unselfish devotion when she unlocked the chain that
held him prisoner for all but the last few months of his life.
For all the heroes of September 11th, we honor you. On this day of
remembrance, DDB is not only pleased to announce the legal changes
that are having a positive impact on our 24/7 backyard dogs, but
we are even more pleased at the overwhelming praise authorities are
giving these changes! Now that more and more tethering limits and bans
have been put in place, more citizens, elected officials, Police
Officers, Animal Control and Humane Officers are seeing for themselves
how necessary these regulations are.
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DDB In The News:
It can't get much worse than being chained to a doghouse 24/7
 Lori
Roush editor of the Hillsboro, Ohio Times Gazette publishes this
article and asks readers: 'Let's use our imagination for a minute.'
Let's
pretend that you have come across some dire circumstances in your life
and must move in with a friend. This friend seems very welcoming and
nice at first, but after a few days, she gets irritated at having an
extra being to think about in her home.
One day, the two of you take a walk around the yard. Suddenly, she grabs you and ties you to a tree, then leaves.
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Grimes to Speak
At International Festival, NC
The event is co-produced by the Culture and Animals Foundation and
the Animals and Society Institute. The three-day program consists of 17
esteemed authors, academics, activists and artists united for social
and political change on behalf of animals worldwide.
The conference will address such issues as primate research, bird
flu, animal rights history and philosophy, dog chaining, feral cats,
activist civil liberties, the confinement of elephants and whales in
zoos and aquariums, political strategies, and more. Opening night will
feature a special presentation on the mainstreaming of vegan chic.
Registration ends September 21, and student scholarships are available.
Five vegan meals are included with registration, and discounted hotel
rates are offered.
See you there!
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Success Stories
Sheeba - Home at Last!
The first plea for help we received for Sheeba came from a concerned neighbor almost three years ago.
Sheeba
was chained outside in sub-zero temperatures in East Providence, RI.
Her dog house was too small for Sheeba to enter. DDB Maine Area Rep,
Susanna Richer, was the closest Rep to Sheeba. Richer visited Sheeba's
home four times, made countless calls to Animal Control and State
Humane agents and even tried to purchase Sheeba from her owners - all
to no avail. Sheeba's owner's believed that she was fine living outside, alone, in the cold and refused to consider re-homing her.
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Puggie Update
DDB E-News Readers DO Make a Difference!
Thanks to DDB E-News Readers Puggie has a home! Remember the little
dog who was chained because he didn't match the new carpet? The
response was so overwhelming to save him that it took days to go
through the emails! Puggie is safe and happy in Illinois with people
who care more about their family than they do the carpet.
"Material things can be replaced - the love of a loyal friend is priceless!"
Find more dogs who need you on our Adopt Me! page | |
Get Political For Animals
And Get The Laws They Need
We received the below review of this manual from one of our own DDB Reps, and felt it important to share with our supporters:
"Today I received GET POLITICAL FOR ANIMALS and WIN THE LAWS THEY NEED. I have never seen such a fabulous book that helps animal advocates learn how to work through the politics.
I wish this book had been around years ago. I urge all of you, if
you have not already ordered it, do so ASAP. It is money well
spent and it will help you gain the confidence and knowledge you
need to pass anti-tethering laws in your area (or any other animal
laws, you are working on!) It will tell you what to do and NOT to
do. The book is easy reading and written in a step-by-step format.
I haven't been able to put it down!" - Patricia Aldering, DDB
Rep, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Click here to order your copy of this "must read" for animal rights and rescue advocates! |
Oh Those Wonderful Reps!
Kudos to GA Rep: Pam Cheatham
 Pam Cheatham, Conyers, Georgia receives her accolades this week!
A
gentleman called DDB's Tipton Office to express his gratitude for help
received from the Georgia representative of Dogs Deserve
Better.
The
dog owner wanted us to know that he thinks Pam is a wonderful person
and said she was very helpful and caring. Of course we agree!
Pam recently approached him about his chained dog, she helped him with fencing and gave some phenomenal advice.
Click here to see how a little communication and teamwork made not one, but two, dogs lives happier.
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Featured Adoptable
TEDDY, Arkansas
Teddy is an adorable Rottie mix who was rescued from life on a chain. He is currently being fostered in Little Rock, AR.
Teddy
is mild mannered, seldom barks. Just wants to be loved. He
does not charge you or jump on you - just patiently waits (and wiggles)
for your attention. He is a beautiful boy who surely deserves a chance
to see what "good life" is all about.
Teddy would love a canine brother or sister to play with.
Read more about Teddy and other adoptable dogs |
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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
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