Dozens of communities have either banned tethering and chaining or have included tethering provisions in their animal protection ordinances. Please make a promise to all dogs who are trapped at the end of a chain in your neighborhood that you will work to add your community to the list.
I have a hard-nosed attitude to cruelty and neglect to animals. Confront the owner with maximum prejudice. If I don't hear apologies and pleading noises that sound like remedies, I get really unpleasant and I go and fetch a few equally unpleasant friends. There's no excuse for it; certainly none that I have any patience to listen to.
I am always amazed by the mental anguish suffered by the person who has to see the dog languishing and suffering at the end of a chain. I'd like to see us as a society start taking people to court for mental anguish who chain dogs outside...as it's too hard for us to watch, and we suffer right alongside them. Check out our website for suggestions for chained dogs near you. Tammy S. Grimes, founder, Dogs Deserve Better
I wish - unfortunately in this area anyway, so many people just don't care. I'm sure you find that everywhere though! It's not always easy going on cruelty calls for the SPCA, but the ones like Angel make it worth it. Her new owners recently brought her back for a visit, and it's obvious they adore her. There's one dog that never has to worry about being on a chain again. (And I think of all the videos I've taken, her 'after' video has to be my favorite - especially after watching this one.)
Tammy, the work you do is so wonderful, both Guinea7pig, and I work at Hillside, I actually spoke with you at our expo a month or so ago. And want to become a rep for you guys. Thanks so much for watching our videos!
Unfortunately with the way the law works, if we were to take the owner to court and press charges, we would have to hold on to the dog until it was all over, which could take a year or more. We would never be able to do this as we have to struggle to find room as it is for our adoptable dogs. And then they could easily win the case and get the dog back in the end. Plus our shelter runs entirely on donations, so the cost alone of taking it to court would really hurt us.
Often we offer the owner a choice, to either give us the animal right away or be charged with cruelty. In severe cases we do charge people, but in most cases it's just not possible. That's why we rely on people to be responsible and report people that they see abusing or neglecting animals so that we can check it out. We were just happy to get Angel released to us so that she could be found a good home!
Dozens of communities have either banned tethering and chaining or have included tethering provisions in their animal protection ordinances. Please make a promise to all dogs who are trapped at the end of a chain in your neighborhood that you will work to add your community to the list.
CAROLMRAMOS 1 year ago
My what ever power that be upstairs bless you and the work you do.
excthour 3 years ago
I have a hard-nosed attitude to cruelty and neglect to animals. Confront the owner with maximum prejudice. If I don't hear apologies and pleading noises that sound like remedies, I get really unpleasant and I go and fetch a few equally unpleasant friends. There's no excuse for it; certainly none that I have any patience to listen to.
Mhhugo 4 years ago 2
I am always amazed by the mental anguish suffered by the person who has to see the dog languishing and suffering at the end of a chain. I'd like to see us as a society start taking people to court for mental anguish who chain dogs outside...as it's too hard for us to watch, and we suffer right alongside them. Check out our website for suggestions for chained dogs near you. Tammy S. Grimes, founder, Dogs Deserve Better
tammyddb 4 years ago
I wish - unfortunately in this area anyway, so many people just don't care. I'm sure you find that everywhere though! It's not always easy going on cruelty calls for the SPCA, but the ones like Angel make it worth it. Her new owners recently brought her back for a visit, and it's obvious they adore her. There's one dog that never has to worry about being on a chain again. (And I think of all the videos I've taken, her 'after' video has to be my favorite - especially after watching this one.)
guinea7pig 4 years ago
Tammy, the work you do is so wonderful, both Guinea7pig, and I work at Hillside, I actually spoke with you at our expo a month or so ago. And want to become a rep for you guys. Thanks so much for watching our videos!
chesterroo 4 years ago
What a horrible exsitence. Why the hell did these people get her in the first place. Thankyou for saving her.
tikidikidoo 4 years ago
That's what we wonder all the time - why get a dog if you're only going to chain it out? At least she doesn't have to worry about it anymore!
guinea7pig 4 years ago
Anybody gonna report the owner??
darklilly101 4 years ago
Unfortunately with the way the law works, if we were to take the owner to court and press charges, we would have to hold on to the dog until it was all over, which could take a year or more. We would never be able to do this as we have to struggle to find room as it is for our adoptable dogs. And then they could easily win the case and get the dog back in the end. Plus our shelter runs entirely on donations, so the cost alone of taking it to court would really hurt us.
guinea7pig 4 years ago
Often we offer the owner a choice, to either give us the animal right away or be charged with cruelty. In severe cases we do charge people, but in most cases it's just not possible. That's why we rely on people to be responsible and report people that they see abusing or neglecting animals so that we can check it out. We were just happy to get Angel released to us so that she could be found a good home!
guinea7pig 4 years ago
if i could go over there right now and get that dog i would...i luv them and they shouldn't be allowed to get hurt
kierstinandkittie 4 years ago